US considers Russian Oil imports ban and is in talks with Poland over jets to Ukraine

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says America is discussing a possible ban on Russian oil imports with its European Allies.

He also said the United States is in talks with Poland about giving Ukraine Polish military aircraft to use.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Blinken and Biden reaffirm commitment to NATO

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken fears "the suffering" in Ukraine "is likely to get worse before it gets better."

At a meeting with NATO Foreign Minister counterparts, Mr Blinken warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin risks "opening a Pandora's box of trouble for the entire world."

From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Crypto exchanges resist calls to shut down Russian accounts

Cryptocurrency exchanges are resisting calls to shut down services in Russia adding to fears that crypto could blunt the impact of international sanctions.

The Ukrainian government has demanded that exchanges block ordinary Russian users from buying and selling digital currencies such as bitcoin.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Supreme Court Reinstates Death Sentence for Boston Marathon Bomber

The United States Supreme Court has reinstated the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (JOE-car tsar-NAH-yev) 

He was convicted in the 2013 attack that led to the deaths of three spectators and a police officer and left hundreds of others injured. 

Rachel Silverman has the details. 

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[Preview] Wall St expects Ukrainian volatility to continue

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is expected to continue to weigh on US
Markets in the coming week.

Investors will be hoping the strong jobs report on Friday propels Wall
St, but it seems unlikely with Ukraine overshadowing any optimism.

Nick Harper reports.

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US jobs data beat expectations

The US economy added 678,000 jobs in February, a much higher figure
than expected.

With the Omicron variant waning across the country the unemployment
rate also fell to 3.8%.

Nick Harper reports.

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UN to investigate alleged human rights violations by Russia in Ukraine

The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned alleged human
rights violations by Russia in Ukraine.

It's agreed to set up a commission to investigate.

Sarah Walton reports

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Australian cricket legend Shane Warne Dies aged 52

Shane Warne, one of the world's best ever cricketers, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52.

His management team confirmed that he was found unresponsive in his villa in Thailand on Friday, March 4th.

The Australian is widely recognised as one of the best spin bowlers of all time and his death has been met with countless tributes from sportspeople around the world.

British sports broadcaster Mark Pougatch said he'll be greatly missed.

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Vic Marks is a former England and Somerset cricketer and paid tribute to Warne's career.

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French president Macron confirms he will stand for re-election

The French president has confirmed he will stand for re-election in April's presidential ballot.

The war in Ukraine had forced him to delay declaring - he waited until the last minute to submit the paperwork as Friday/4 March is the deadline for candidates to annonce.

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

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First Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees From Ukraine Arrive Abuja

The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine amid the invasion by Russia have arrived in Abuja, the Nigerian capital.

 

They touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 7am on Friday.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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NATO, EU and G7 foreign ministers hold talks in Brussels amid war in Ukraine

NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss next steps as Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue.

Separate meetings between G7 foreign ministers then EU foreign ministers will follow.

Ukraine's Dmytro Kuleba is expected to join the last round of talks and call for greater support from the West –  and stronger sanctions against Moscow. 

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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UKRAINE POWER PLANT 'TAKEN BY RUSSIAN TROOPS'

Ukrainian authorities say the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has now been seized by Russian forces.

A fire at the plant was extinguished earlier, after Russian shelling.

Radiation levels at the site appear to remain within normal levels.

Moscow correspondent Julia Chapman says it's no surprise to see locations like this targeted.

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India intensifies rescue operation as 'humanitarian corridor' is announced in Ukraine

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India is stepping up efforts to rescue students still stuck in Ukraine.

Nearly 1700 are feared trapped in the eastern parts of the country as an intense battle rages on.

Indian ministers are on the ground to aid rescue efforts, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

 

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Australia – Opposition joins government in condemning China for supporting Russia

Australia's Federal Labor party has joined the government in criticising China for providing a lifeline to Russia.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison today described Russia as a "self-nominated pariah state" which should be treated in the same way as North Korea.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Japan government to release 7.5 million barrels of oil in bid to calm market

The Japanese government said Friday it will release 7.5 million barrels of oil from its national reserves in a bid to calm the market amid soaring prices. 

The move is part of coordinated efforts by the International Energy Agency as the Russian invasion of Ukraine fuels concerns over supply disruptions.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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US officer found not guilty on Breonna Taylor charges

 A US jury has found a former Kentucky police officer not guilty of charges relating to the death of Breonna Taylor.

She was killed during a botched raid on her home in March 2020.

Nick Harper reports.

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Ukraine in focus during choppy trading session

It was a choppy session on Wall Street Thursday as investors continue
to assess developments in Ukraine.

Energy prices have soared in recent days but they have pulled back a fraction.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Kremlin's US propaganda channel lays of most staff, will terminate most programming

The Kremlin's main propaganda arm in the United States is shutting down.

The production company behind American-originated programming on television network RT has laid off most of its staff and says the move is permanent.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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US sanctions Kremlin spokesman, more oligarchs

The US has sanctioned eight Russians with close ties to President
Vladimir Putin, including Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

The Biden administration has also imposed visa restrictions on 19
Russian oligarchs and their families.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Putin says invasion of Ukraine is going to plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his invasion of Ukraine is going to plan, and he's described Russians and Ukrainians as "one people".

He said Ukrainians who are trying to resist his military operation are themselves "neo-Nazis", and indicated no plan to back down from his quest to overthrow the Ukrainian government.

Our Moscow correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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