Stocks climb on Putin comments

US and European stock markets were buoyed Friday by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments about a “positive shift” in talks with Ukraine, traders said. Oil also rose on Iran supply fears, but remained

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Cyprus protests TRNC flag on Vettel’s helmet

The Cyprus Automobile Association has taken aim at four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel for sporting a helmet displaying the flag of the breakaway state in the Turkish-occupied north of the island.