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The Biden administration has admitted the U.S. is set to see the largest number of migrants crossing its southern border, in 20 years.
Insisting the U.S. will not expel unaccompanied children, Homeland security chief Alejandro Mayorkas defended the Biden administration’s approach to a ‘difficult situation’.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Six pregnant girls who have been allowed to sit their final exams in Uganda, after the government changed the rules to allow them to take part, have given birth.
It's reported hundreds of students became pregnant after schools shut down as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 in March 2020.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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The UK's Integrated Review is set to bring about the biggest change in its foreign policy for decades.
The review sets out the framework for Britain's foreign, security and defense policies for the coming years.
And this latest review presents a shift towards the Indo-Pacific region following Britain's exit from the European Union.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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Students at multiple South African universities are determined to shut down campuses until their demands are met. Protests began when government announced that there are no funds available to enrol new students who qualify for state support, but student demands now include the clearing of historical debt and a zero-percent increase in tertiary fees. Mark Roughton reports.
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The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan until 15 March 2022.
The Security Council is demanding that all parties to the conflict in South Sudan and other armed actors stop fighting and engage in political dialogue.
Patrick Oyet reports from Juba
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No more spectators will be allowed at the next three cricket matches between India and England…
As cases of COVID-19 surge in the state of Gujarat where they are playing.
Shops and restaurants in some parts of the city have also been asked to shut down early.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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President Biden will hit the road on Tuesday to promote the recently passed coronavirus relief package to people across America.
He says his administration is set to deliver 100 million shots of Covid-19 vaccine and 100 million direct payments.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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France has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
The French president says the country is going to stop using the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker's vaccine until at least the afternoon of March 16.
The decision has been made in conjunction with Germany and Italy.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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