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The Biden administration is expected to hold two classified bipartisan briefings on Tuesday for House and Senate leadership aides and committee staff, on the crisis with Russia and Ukraine.
It comes as 8,500 US troops have been put on heightened alert for a possible deployment to Eastern Europe as Russian troops mass on Ukraine's border.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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UK police have confirmed they WILL investigate a series of alleged parties held in Number 10 Downing Street during Covid-19 lockdowns.
It comes as pressure grows on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign following even more revelations that he attended a birthday party held for him in the Cabinet Room in June 2020. At the time, social contact indoors was prohibited unless it was for essential work purposes.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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EU countries have once again affirmed their solidarity with Ukraine and their unity with the United States amid tensions with Russia – but Brussels is taking a different approach to Washington when it comes to evacuating diplomatic staff from Kyiv. European leaders appear to be treading a more cautious path as the Ukraine crisis continues.
From Brussels, Rosie Birchard reports.
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India's capital may soon do away with restrictions on movement as daily COVID-19 cases drop in the city.
Nationally, the country recorded more than 250,000 new infections on Tuesday.
And experts warn that the Omicron-driven wave may worsen in the next few weeks.
Ishan Garg reports.
IN: Delhi's Chief MinisterThe Japanese government has announced that it will subsidise oil distributors for the first time in order to curb rising fuel prices. The measures could be implemented as early as Thursday.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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The world's largest and most powerful telescope has reached its final destination.
It's at an observation post one million miles away from Earth on the opposite side of our planet from the sun.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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The White House says there is "total unanimity" between the US and Europe over the crisis in Ukraine.
President Biden spent nearly 90 minutes conferring with European leaders by video conference on Monday.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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The US State Department has released a detailed study disputing the legal basis for China's claims in the South China Sea.
With the backing of its "Limits in the Seas" report, it's calling on the People's Republic of China to conform to end its unlawful and coercive activities there.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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The U.S. is placing 8500 troops on high alert ahead of a possible deployment to Europe.
They may be sent to allied countries in the region, as tension builds with Russia over Ukraine.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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