The United Nations is seeking to step up efforts in securing a
humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine.
The UN says more than 800 people have been killed and over six million
internally displaced since Russia's invasion.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Monday, March 28, 2022
Federal judge: Trump "more than likely" committed crime trying to overturn election
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A US federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump "more likely than not" committed crimes in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
It's a significant breakthrough for the House committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol, as it weighs making a criminal referral to the Justice Department.
From Washington, Kate Fisher reports
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Abramovich, Ukrainian negotiators "poisoned" during March talks in Kyiv
A spokesman for Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has confirmed reports that he suffered from an unexplained illness earlier this month after participating in early-stage talks in Kyiv about negotiations with the Russians.
The Wall Street Journal newspaper reports that Mr. Abramovich along with two Ukrainian negotiators suffered from eyesight and skin issues after the meeting.
Mr. Abramovich received medical attention in Turkey after temporarily losing his sight.
The Ukrainian negotiators claim the men were poisoned by hardliners in Russia seeking to torpedo the talks.
Max Colchester is the Wall Journal Reporter who broke the story.
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Los Angeles police not investigating Will Smith's Oscar slap
The Los Angeles Police say they won't be investigating Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock, unless the comedian files a complaint.
So far Chris Rock has declined to file a police report.
Ira Spitzer reports from California.
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Russia to restrict visas for foreigners from "unfriendly states" including the US
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to sign a presidential decree, restricting visas for foreigners from a raft of “unfriendly states”.
The list includes, among others: the U.S. and Canada, the U.K. and all European Union states, in retaliation for sanctions against Russia.
The move comes as western unity against Russia shows further sign of strain.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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M23 REBEL ATTACK
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say fighters of a rebel group called M23 attacked their army positions in the country's east on Sunday night sparking heavy fighting.
Hundreds of people have been forced to flee their homes as the army deployed more troops to bolster its positions.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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P&O Ferries under pressure to rehire 800 fired workers
P&O Ferries is facing pressure from the British government to rehire 800 employees the firm fired without notice earlier this month.
The Transport Secretary has written to P&O's chief executive urging him to reconsider, and is due to meet rival bosses to keep ferries running.
Sally Patterson reports.
The Transport Secretary has written to P&O's chief executive urging him to reconsider, and is due to meet rival bosses to keep ferries running.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Rwanda Lobbies for Funding to Fight Insurgents in Mozambique
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Rwanda says it will welcome any financial support from the international community to help fight insurgents in the oil rich Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado.
Rwanda has around 2000 forces deployed in Mozambique where terrorists have killed locals and are threatening the construction of a liquified gas project.
Rwanda is fighting alongside the Southern African Development Community or SADC in Mozambique
Rwanda says it will welcome any financial support from the international community to help fight insurgents in the oil rich Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado.
Rwanda has around 2000 forces deployed in Mozambique where terrorists have killed locals and are threatening the construction of a liquified gas project.
Rwanda is fighting alongside the Southern African Development Community or SADC in Mozambique
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Nigeria Govt. Says Over 11 Million Citizens Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 In The Country
The Nigerian government says more than 11 million citizens have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the country.
The country began vaccination of its citizens against the pandemic in March last year.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Trading resumes on all shares on Moscow stock exchange
Trading has resumed for all shares on Moscow's stock exchange after a partial reopening last week. The trading session will be shorter than usual and there are still restrictions on transactions. Julia Chapman has more.
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EU ministers mull new reception measures for Ukrainian refugees
More than 3.7 million people have now fled the conflict in Ukraine, according to the United Nations.
In Brussels, interior ministers from all 27 EU member states are meeting to mull next steps in their response and accommodation efforts for the growing number of Ukrainian refugees.
Rosie Birchard reports.
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UKRAINE 'READY TO DISCUSS NEUTRAL STATUS'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country would discuss neutrality as part of a peace deal with Russia.
But he says it would have to be guaranteed by third parties and be put to a referendum.
Peace negotiations are due to resume between the two countries later in Turkey.
Lee Reaney from the Kyiv Post says many Ukrainians are sceptical about them.
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But he says it would have to be guaranteed by third parties and be put to a referendum.
Peace negotiations are due to resume between the two countries later in Turkey.
Lee Reaney from the Kyiv Post says many Ukrainians are sceptical about them.
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Japan’s “Drive My Car” wins Oscar for best international film
The Japanese movie "Drive My Car" has won the Academy Award for best international film. It's only the second time a Japanese film has won the category.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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‘Coda’ wins best picture and Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars
'Coda' has taken home the Oscar for Best Picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards.
But the ceremony's most memorable moment came when actor Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage after the comedian insulted his wife.
Ira Spitzer has more from California.
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India's public sector banks go on strike - millions of customers to be affected
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Millions of employees of Indian public sector banks are going on strike on Monday – a move that's likely to affect banking services across the country.
They're protesting against the proposed privatisation of two national banks.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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China locks down Shanghai amid surge in COVID-19 cases
China is implementing its biggest COVID-19 lockdown since the start of the pandemic. 25 million residents in Shanghai are being ordered to stay at home as part of a mass city-wide testing campaign.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Sunday, March 27, 2022
Officials clarify regime change in Russia is not US policy following President Biden's remarks in Poland.
Officials in the United States have been busy clarifying unscripted comments about Vladimir Putin made by President Joe Biden during his trip to Poland.
At the end of Saturday's speech on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Mr Biden said Russia's Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power".
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on the damage control taking place in Washington.
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At the end of Saturday's speech on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Mr Biden said Russia's Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power".
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on the damage control taking place in Washington.
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Friday, March 25, 2022
US to ask UN Security Council to strengthen sanctions on North Korea
The United States says it will introduce a new UN resolution to
strengthen sanctions on North Korea after it carried out an
intercontinental ballistic missile test on Thursday.
The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting in New York on Friday
to discuss the situation.
Sarah Walton reports
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strengthen sanctions on North Korea after it carried out an
intercontinental ballistic missile test on Thursday.
The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting in New York on Friday
to discuss the situation.
Sarah Walton reports
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Evidence of mass graves growing in Mariupol, theater death toll at 300
The United Nations monitoring mission in Ukraine says there is more evidence of mass graves in the besieged port city of Mariupol.
Total civilian casualties are hard to verify given the city has been under Russian bombardments for weeks.
But 300 people are now thought to have died in the theater attack alone.
U.S. correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Wife of Supreme Court judge urged 2020 election overturn
Virginia Thomas, the wife of US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, repeatedly urged White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to overturn the 2020 Presidential election.
That's according to text messages she sent, which Mr Meadows then turned over to a House committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot.
Ms Thomas called President Joe Biden's victory "the greatest heist of our history" and pressed Donald Trump's top aide to "not concede."
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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