US President Joe Biden has held a call with four European leaders to
discuss the continuing war in Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to
achieve a "ceasefire".
It comes ahead of Biden's planned visit to Brussels and Poland later this week.
Nick Harper report from Washington.
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Monday, March 21, 2022
Biden administration warns of "evolving" Russian plans to launch cyber attacks
President Biden is urging US private companies to tighten their cyber defenses amid intelligence suggesting Russia is preparing to launch cyber attacks.
The White House has revealed it held classified briefings last week with top American corporations warning them to take action.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Zelensky accuses Russians of war crimes in Mariupol
Ukrainian officials say at least 8 people were killed when Russia shelled a residential area of the capital Kyiv overnight and obliterated a shopping center on the city's outskirts.
The Black Sea port of Odesa was also shelled by Russian naval forces…as Putin's army tightened its grip around the besieged city of Mariupol where humanitarian relief organizations say catastrophe is now developing.
President Zelensky accused the Russians of war crimes there.
Andriy Zagorodnyuk is Ukraine's former defense minister and a current adviser to the country's vice prime minister.
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He says the Russians are trying to starve the remaining residents of Mariupol out of the city.
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Reporter Neil Hauer has just left the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city.
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He says the Russian forces are deliberately targeting civilian populations.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaks out about Iran ordeal for first time since returning to the UK
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was released last week from six years in Iranian detention. The dual British-Iranian national opened up to reporters Monday about her "cruel" detention - and her joy at being reunited with her family in the UK.
Naomi Choy Smith has more.
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All passengers and crew feared dead in China 737 crash, cause unknown
132 passengers and crew are feared dead after a China Eastern Boeing 737 crashed in southern China.
The plane was flying from Kungmin to Guangzhou when it came down in a hillside forest in Guangxi province.
The search is underway for the plane's flight recorder amid mystery over what caused it to nosedive from cruising altitude.
Our Beijing Correspondent Patrick Fok reports.
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10 million people have now fled their homes in Ukraine
The United Nations says an estimated ten million people have now fled
their homes in Ukraine.
Nearly three a half million have crossed into other countries.
Sarah Walton reports
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their homes in Ukraine.
Nearly three a half million have crossed into other countries.
Sarah Walton reports
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Russia threatens to sever diplomatic relations with USA
The Russians say they are on the verge of severing diplomatic relations with the United States, after President Biden last week called President Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" for the civilian onslaught in Ukraine.
The US Embassy in Moscow has been the last channel of communication between the two governments since the Russian invasion began.
The Kremlin also said today that Ukrainian proposals for leader-level talks between President Putin and President Zelensky are unacceptable.
Reporter John Bevir is in the Latvian capital Riga, beyond the reach of the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.
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UK Chancellor promises tax cuts ahead of Spring Budget
The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has promised to cut taxes and hinted at introducing new measures to tackle the rising cost of living.
Amongst the host of potential policy changes could be a cut in fuel prices, as Sally Patterson reports.
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“Cowboys for Trump” founder goes on trial for Jan 6th involvement
The founder of the group "Cowboys for Trump" goes on trial Monday for his alleged involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots.
Couy Griffin, who is a New Mexico county commissioner, faces two misdemeanor offenses related to the insurrection.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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Couy Griffin, who is a New Mexico county commissioner, faces two misdemeanor offenses related to the insurrection.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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132 feared dead after China Eastern 737 crashes in SE China
132 passengers and crew are feared dead after a China Eastern Boeing 737 crashed in southern China.
The plane was flying from Kungmin to Guangzhou when it came down in a hillside forest in Guangxi province.
Aviation consultant Alastair Rosenschein says it's very unusual for a plane to crash from a cruising altitude.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she stopped trusting British government pledges
Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian aid worker freed last week after 6 years in Iran says she stopped trusting promises from the British government.
She spoke publicly today for the first time since her release, at a press conference in London.
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U.S. rules Myanmar's military committed genocide against minority Rohingya population
The United States has formally recognised the violence committed against Rohingya by Myanmar's military in 2016 and 2017 does amount to genocide and crimes against humanity.
Thousands of Rohingya were killed, and more than 700,000 others fled into Bangladesh, with accounts of villages being burned, mass killings and rape.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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History made as Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson begins Senate confirmation hearings
History is set to be made (is being made) in Washington when Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's Supreme Court nominee, begins a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday. (11am EDT)
If confirmed, as she's expected to be, she would be the first Black, female member of the Supreme Court.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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England rolls out fourth Covid vaccine dose to 5 million vulnerable people
People aged 75 and above, those with weakened immune systems, and care home residents are now eligible for their second Covid booster shot in England.
This comes as infection rates appear to be rising across the country.
Naomi Choy Smith reports.
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Morad Tahbaz released from Iranian prison, Home Office confirms
A British-US national held in Iran has been freed from jail and is in a hotel.
Morad Tahbaz was released last week along with fellow dual nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, but was later returned to Evin jail.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Over 700,000 People Displaced By Criminal Gangs in Nigeria’s Zamfara state
Authorities in Nigeria's northwest state of Zamfara say over 700,000 people are currently displaced by criminal gangs in the state.
The displaced persons are now taking refuge in camps across the state.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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EU foreign and defence ministers mull next steps in Ukraine conflict response
European Union foreign and defence ministers are meeting in Brussels to mull the next steps in their response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
On the way into the talks, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielus Landsbergis said Western powers must define their red lines amid ongoing attacks in Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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ENGLAND OFFERS FOURTH COVID JAB
England is rolling out a further covid-19 booster jab.
People who are 75 years old and over, care home residents, and those with weaker immune systems will be able to book a fourth dose.
About 5 million people will be eligible.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says it'll offer protection for those who need it.
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People who are 75 years old and over, care home residents, and those with weaker immune systems will be able to book a fourth dose.
About 5 million people will be eligible.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says it'll offer protection for those who need it.
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Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 flight bans, relax quarantine rules
Hong Kong is lifting flight bans and easing strict COVID-19 quarantine measures for incoming travelers as part of efforts to gradually return the city to normal life. Hong Kong is battling its worst ever virus outbreak, but the government says the situation is now under control.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Sunday, March 20, 2022
US to label Myanmar's actions as 'genocide' at Holocaust Memorial Museum
The United States is formally declaring that alleged violence committed by Myanmar's military against the country's Rohingya minority amounts to genocide and crimes against humanity.
A Reuters report says Secretary of State Antony Blinken will outline the decision on Monday at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.
From Washington, Benji Hyer has the details.
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