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Ethiopia has received more humanitarian aid targeting the displaced people in its Northern region.USAID has delivered over 250 metric tons of supplies to the International Organisation for Migration - targeting the displaced in areas of Amhara and Afar region. The UN says over 2 million people are in need of immediate assistance in these two areas plus Tigray. Over a year now the region is still affected by a conflict between the government and the Rebel group the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :
In: The conflict
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The UK is increasing the number of economic sanctions imposed on Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.
It's introducing new powers to detain private jets owned by Russian oligarchs and stopping them from flying in British airspace.
There's also a Ban on the export of aviation and space-related goods and technology.
Nicki Aiken is a conservative member of parliament, she says the UK's policy of imposing harsh economic sanctions is working.
IN: "I think it's really…"
OUT: "...troops immediately."
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The UK has introduced tougher measures to ban Russian planes in its airspace.
A number of new sanctions have also been introduced about the sale of aviation technology.
John Bevir reports.
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Apple has unveiled its next generation iPhone SE at its first event of 2022.
The event also featured the launch of Apple's most powerful chip ever.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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A jury has found a Texas militia member guilty of all the charges he faced relating to the storming of the US Capitol. His was the first criminal trial to stem from the attack that threatened the presidential transfer of power on January 6, 2021.
Rachel Silverman has the details.
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The European Union has unveiled plans to cut its dependence on Russian gas by ⅔ by the end of 2022.
This comes amid fears about energy security in the bloc as Brussels and Moscow trade sanctions and counter sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on oil and gas imports from Russia.
He said it was a 'powerful blow' to 'Putin's war,' but warned Americans that 'defending freedom is going to cost.'
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the House of Commons in the UK later.
It's a move that speaker of the house Lindsay Hoyle labelled a historic moment.
It's thought that Zelenskyy may once again ask for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, UK defence secretary Ben Wallace says that would not benefit Ukraine.
IN: "Missiles and artillery…"
OUT: "...disadvantage."
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Exit polls predict Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party as the winner in most states in the recently concluded regional elections.
The Bhartiya Janata Party may win four out of five states, including the country's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh.
Ishan Garg tells us what this means for the general elections in 2024.
IN: Analysts say...Japan will impose further sanctions on Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine, a top government spokesperson said Tuesday. It is also discussion a ban on oil imports from Russia with the United States and European countries.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
IN: "Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary..."