Ted Lasso cast promote White House mental health strategy

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have welcomed Jason Sudeikis and the cast of TV show Ted Lasso to the White House to discuss the importance of addressing mental health.

The American actor told reporters from the press briefing room lectern that despite people's differences, "we should all do our best to help take care of each other."

He and his colleagues entered the Oval Office under a poster of the word 'Believe' — an expression used by his football coach character to inspire and motivate his team on and off the pitch.  

Benji Hyer has more. 

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MACRON GOVERNMENT NARROWLY SURVIVES NO CONFIDENCE VOTE

A dramatic day in French politics with a heated debate in Parliament ahead of Emmanuel Macron's government surviving two no confidence votes tabled by the opposition

Sarah Coates has more from FSN's bureau in Paris.

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U.N Security Council permanent members divided on condemning North Korea missile tests

The U.N security council is divided on how to deal with
North Korea and its latest missile tests.
On March 16, North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile
that travelled approximately a thousand kilometres landing in waters
just outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
China and Russia continue to accuse the United States of escalating
the situation.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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US: China providing Russia diplomatic cover to commit atrocities in Ukraine

The US has accused China of providing Russia diplomatic cover to
commit atrocities in Ukraine.

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was responding to the Chinese
leader Xi Jinping's trip to Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin.

China has proposed a plan to bring a peaceful end to the war.

But the US believes the plan would amount to a "ratification of
Russian conquest" and recognize the gains it has made without during
the conflict.

Blinken spoke to reporters at the State Department in Washington.

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US marks 20th anniversary of invasion of Iraq

It's 20 years since the US invasion of Iraq, a nearly nine-year
conflict which altered America's boots-on-the-ground strategy.

It led to the end of Saddam Hussein's government but some argue it
ultimately undermined US influence in the Middle East.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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American hostage freed in West Africa after 6 years

An American aid worker who was kidnapped in West Africa more than six years ago has been freed according to the Biden Administration

Jeffrey Woodke was taken from his home in Niger in October 2016.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Grand jury to hear more testimony in Trump case

A grand jury is set to hear more testimony Monday ahead of a decision on whether to charge Donald Trump.

The former president has suggested that he could be arrested as early as Tuesday in connection to allegations he paid hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. 

William Denselow reports from New York.

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KENYA PROTESTS

Three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in protests in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, organized by the opposition demanding the resignation of President William Ruto. Hundreds of demonstrators could  not reach the planned  meeting point  as  police used  teargas to disperse them.

Daniel Kijo has more.

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Kenyan riot police have fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators gathered in the capital Nairobi. The protestors were reacting to a call by the opposition leader Raila Odinga to protest the country's cost of living crisis.

 

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BRITISH DIPLOMAT SUMMONED IN NEW DELHI FOLLOWING LONDON PROTEST

A senior British diplomat has been summoned by officials in New Delhi - after a protest at India's High Commission in London saw security guards injured and windows smashed. One man was arrested following the protest on Sunday. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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Nigeria’s Electoral Body to Review Governorship, States Assembly Polls

Nigeria's electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission or INEC says it will carry out a review of the March 18^th governorship and States Assembly elections in the country.

This follows allegations of voter harassment, inducement and manipulation of results in several places.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Votes of no-confidence could bring down French government

(VOTE NOT BEFORE 15GMT Mon 20th) On Monday, French MPs will debate and vote on two motions of no-confidence that have been tabled by the opposition.

If either of the motions pass, the French prime minister would resign and the President would either appoint a new premier or dissolve parliament and call a snap election.

Ross Cullen reports.

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MARKETS SLUMP AFTER WEEKEND RESCUE OF CREDIT SUISSE

Markets across Europe have opened lower as investors digest the news of a multibillion dollar rescue deal of Switzerland's Credit Suisse bank. 

The deal, which will see rival UBS takeover the troubled company, was part of a government-broked agreement put together to prevent the collapse of the 167 year old bank. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Indian Farmers Organise Mass Gathering in the Capital

Thousands of farmers are marching towards Delhi to hold a mass gathering in the capital.

The farmers want a legal guarantee of their demands - which previously sparked one of the longest and largest protests in recent Indian history.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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China in focus during Modi-Kishida meet

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China is likely to be at the top of the agenda when Japan's Fumio Kishida meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. 

The Kishida government has called China Japan's biggest strategic threat - while Delhi has been engaged in a border stand-off with Beijing for more than two years now. 

Analysts say the two countries are likely to focus on defense cooperation, as a deterrent to what they call Chinese aggression in the Indian ocean. 

Ishan Garg reports. 

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UBS to buy Credit Suisse as banks try to calm markets

UBS is taking over Credit Suisse bank for more than three-billion dollars. 

It announced the deal on Sunday in an effort to calm the markets which are already reeling from a series of bank failures in the US. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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China dismisses international concerns over Xi visit to Russia

China is dismissing international concerns over its relationship with Russia, ahead of a high profile meeting between the countries’ leaders in Moscow. Beijing says the trip is designed to promote a peaceful end to the conflict in Ukraine. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Republicans say Trump arrest would be politically motivated act.

Several Republicans have reacted to former US President Donald Trump's claims about his imminent arrest on Tuesday - arguing such a move would be politically motivated.

As our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, the timing of any potential detention is still unclear.

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U.N doing everything possible to get Black Sea Grain deal extension signed

The United Nations says it is doing everything possible to make sure
the Black Sea export of Ukraine grain continues.
U.N aid chief Martin Griffiths addressed the Security Council on
Friday, a day before the pact is due to expire.
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Ukraine UN Ambassador welcomes ICC arrest warrant for Putin

Ukraine Ambassador to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya has told
reporters his country welcomes the arrest warrant issued for Russian
president Vladimar Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova.
The two are to be held criminally responsible for the forced
deportation of hundreds of Ukrainian children during the ongoing war.
Kyslytsya says this is a signal to the world that accountability is imminent.

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