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Denmark wins Eurovision on ABBA's turf with folksy ballad
ReutersMALMO, Sweden (Reuters) - Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, clinching the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by a wall of fire, flutes and drums. The...Tags: Azerbaijan, Politics, Concerts, Sweden, Copenhagen (Denmark)
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ABBA in the air as 26 countries fight for Eurovision glory
ReutersBy Mia Shanley MALMO, Sweden, May 18 (Reuters) - Singers from 26 countries began battling it out on Saturday night for the crown of glitzy pop in the Eurovision Song Contest, returning this year to the homeland of ABBA, the Swedish band it propelled to...Tags: Azerbaijan, Politics, Concerts, Sweden, Benny Andersson
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Golf-European Tour Madeira Islands Open scores
ReutersMay 18 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour Madeira Islands Open at the par-72 course on Saturday in Santo da Serra. The cut was set at 146. 135 Craig Lee (Britain) 67 68 136 Peter Uihlein (U.S.) 72 64 Mark Tullo (Chile) 67 69 137...Tags: Italy, Travel, Germany, Argentina, South Korea
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Dollar soars, stocks set new highs on Fed stimulus exit talk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar soared against major currencies on Friday on growing speculation that the Federal Reserve could soon begin to rein in its bond-buying program and after data showed U.S. consumer sentiment hit an almost six-year high in...Tags: Market and Exchange, Alcoa Incorporated, Kim Jong Un, Iran's Nuclear Program, Windham (Windham, Connecticut)
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Eurovision returns to ABBA's homeland with pop and kitsch
Reuters* 26 countries will compete in Saturday's final * Denmark has the best odds, followed by Norway and Ukraine * Sweden revels in pop nostalgia as host By Mia Shanley STOCKHOLM, May 17 (Reuters) - Bare-chested Irish drummers, a Ukrainian giant and a...Tags: Politics, Ukraine, Stockholm (Sweden), Sweden, Museums
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5 Asian countries get permanent observer status in Arctic Council
The Straits TimesSINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN) -- Singapore has been granted permanent observer status in the Arctic Council, giving it a platform to participate in a body that shapes future policies in the icy northern region. Four other Asian countries -- China,...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Sweden, Germany, Russia, China
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Euro zone economy shrinks in Q1, marks longest ever recession
Reuters* Euro zone economy contracts 0.2 percent in first quarter * France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Finland all shrink BRUSSELS, May 15 (Reuters) - The euro zone's economy contracted for the sixth straight quarter at the start of this year, data showed on...Tags: France, Foreign Exchange Market, European Debt Crisis, European Central Bank
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Motor racing-Formula One Spanish Grand Prix starting grid
ReutersMay 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Starting grid from the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday 1. Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes 2. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes 3. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) RedBull - Renault 4. Kimi...Tags: Germany, Mexico, France, Australia, Open-Wheel Racing
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Motor racing-Formula One Spanish Grand Prix result
ReutersMay 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday 1. Fernando Alonso (Spain) Ferrari 1:39:16.596 2. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) Lotus - Renault +00:09.338 3. Felipe Massa (Brazil) Ferrari 00:26....Tags: Germany, Mexico, France, United Kingdom, Open-Wheel Racing
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Motor racing-Formula One driver and constructor standings
ReutersMay 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Driver and constructor standings after the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday Drivers Points 1. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Red Bull 89 2. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) Lotus 85 3. Fernando Alonso...Tags: Germany, Mexico, France, India, Auto Racing
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Motor racing-Formula One Spanish Grand Prix 3rd and final free practice session
ReutersMay 11 (Infostrada Sports) - 3rd and Final Free Practice Session from the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on Saturday 1. Felipe Massa (Brazil) Ferrari 1:21.901 2. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) Lotus - Renault 1:21.907 3. Mark Webber...Tags: Germany, Mexico, France, Australia, United Kingdom
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Motor racing-Formula One Spanish Grand Prix qualifying session 1
ReutersMay 11 (Infostrada Sports) - Qualifying session 1 from the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on Saturday 1. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes 1:21.728 2. Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes 1:21.913 3. Sebastian Vettel (Germany)...Tags: Germany, Mexico, France, Open-Wheel Racing, Auto Racing
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