White House: Biden has made no decision on banning Russian oil imports

The White House says President Biden has made no decision on whether to ban imports of Russian oil into the United States.

The President is coming under pressure from Republicans and some Democrats to ban energy supplies from Russia.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked today how the President can justify his decision to carve Russian oil out of the sanctions he's imposed on the Kremlin.

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She also said today that while US intelligence believes a Russian military convoy heading to Kyiv has been stalled by Ukrainian forces, the US has no plans to launch an attack of its own against it.

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After Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia apply for EU membership

Georgia and Moldova say they have applied to join the European Union. This follows Ukraine urging the bloc to give a clearer perspective on membership amid Russian attacks.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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Quad leaders fail to jointly condemn Russia

The leaders of the US, India, Japan and Australia have failed to
jointly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The so-called Quad grouping of countries have struggled to unite over
the issue, with India the only one of the four refusing to sanction
Moscow.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Surgeon Gen'l Asks Tech to Provide Data on COVID Misinformation

The US surgeon general is asking major tech platforms to submit information about the scale of COVID-19 misinformation on their sites. 

The surgeon general says it's about protecting the nation's health. 

Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 

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MULTIPLE ENGLISH COUNCILS LOOK TO BREAK FROM GAZPROM

Councils in England are looking for ways to end their contracts with Russian energy firm Gazprom. The company, which is part-owned by the Russian state - supplies gas to several councils' buildings - but severing ties could be a challenge.

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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Biden administration asks for $10 billion for Ukraine aid

The White House has called on Congress to approve $10 billion to help
support Ukraine's developing humanitarian crisis.

The funds would form part of a larger spending package to also cover
pandemic-related needs.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Jan 6 committee allege Trump broke the law & first defendant stands trial over attack

Former US president Donald Trump broke the law in trying to overturn the 2020 election, according to the democratic-led House select committee investigating the January 6th assault on the US Capitol.

<It says it has evidence that Mr Trump tried to illegally obstruct Congress' counting of electoral votes. >

It comes as court proceedings begin for the first defendant to stand trial over the attack.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports

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UK SENDS MEDICAL AID TO UKRAINE, CONTINUES DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS

The UK's sent three planes with 320 000 medical items on board, to help the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.

It comes as the UK's Defence, Foreign, and Culture and Sport ministers hold diplomatic talks on the crisis with international counterparts,

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has been in Lithuania, as Olly Barratt reports from London.

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More than 1 million refugees flee Ukraine

More than a million people have now fled Ukraine according to the
United Nations.

The organization says the conflict is likely to create the biggest
refugee crisis in Europe this century.

Sarah Walton reports

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No progress after latest Macron-Putin call

The French and Russian presidents have held another phone call, as efforts continue by western allies to try to stop the war in Ukraine.

In a speech to the nation on Wednesday, Emmanuel Macron said he would continue to talk to Vladimir Putin in the hope that dialogue would help end the invasion.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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DRC HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

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More than 100 international humanitarian organisations operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched a 1.8 billion dollar appeal to help people displaced by conflict get their basic needs.

The aid agencies say 27 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in the DRC mainly due to an armed conflict in the country's east. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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GERMANY TO SEND SOVIET-ERA MISSILES TO UKRAINE

Germany has announced it will send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against Russia's invasion. 

The new weapons include missiles designed to help target Russian jets - as the battle for Ukraine's airspace remains contested between the two sides. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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EU to grant Ukrainian refugees easier access to labor market

One week has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine and the United Nations says at least one million people have now fled the conflict.

EU home affairs ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss how to accommodate high numbers of refugees arriving in countries within the bloc.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI APPROVES $8.5M FOR EVACUATION OF NIGERIANS IN UKRAINE AS FIRST BATCH ARRIVES TODAY

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved $8.5m dollars to the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Humanitarian, Disaster Management and Social Development, for the evacuation of over 5,000 (registered and unregistered) Nigerians stranded in Ukraine.

 

A flight carrying the first batch of evacuees is expected to arrive Nigeria today.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports…

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KHERSON: 'TAKEN BY RUSSIAN FORCES'

The mayor of the Ukrainian port city of Kherson says it has been seized by Russian forces.

There have been large explosions in the capital Kyiv, sustained shelling in Mariupol, and an aerial assault of the second-largest city Kharkiv.

It comes as the International Criminal Court in the Hague launches an investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Moscow correspondent Julia Chapman says Russian troops are advancing in parts of the country.

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Australia – Stolen Generation survivors to receive payout

Survivors of the Stolen Generation will be paid $100,000 and receive a personal apology from the government in the Australian state of Victoria.

Aboriginal Victorians who were removed from their families prior to 1977 will be able to apply for the payments, as well as gain access to family reunion programs.

Shaun Bindley reports

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India's most populated state goes to polls in key regional elections

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India's most populated state, Uttar Pradesh is voting to elect local representatives to the state assembly.

Nearly 680 candidates are vying for a total of 57 seats in an election that's being called a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Ex-Nissan exec Kelly convicted of helping Ghosn hide payments

Former Nissan Motor executive Greg Kelly has been convicted of helping ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn hide pay that should have been disclosed to financial regulators.

Kelly could now face several months in jail.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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NYT: Chinese Officials Told Russian Officials Not to Invade Ukraine Before End of Winter Games

The New York Times has reported that senior Chinese officials told Russian counterparts in early February not to invade Ukraine before the end of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

If accurate, it would show Chinese officials had at least some knowledge of Russia's intentions to invade prior to its decision to launch its attack last week.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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ICC opens war crimes investigation in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court is opening an investigation into allegations of war crimes committed in Ukraine.

The move comes after thirty nine ICC member countries formally referred reports of atrocities to the court in The Hague.

Ira Spitzer has more

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