More than 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine

More three million refugees have now fled Ukraine, according to the
United Nations.

Meanwhile Russia says it will propose its own resolution on the
humanitarian situation in Ukraine to the UN Security Council.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Over 300 new sanctions imposed on Russia by UK

The UK has imposed new sanctions on 370 Russian individuals and entities.

Russia has also been hit with trade restrictions from the European Union, which includes a 35% tariff on vodka.

Chris Jones has the latest from London

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Mayor of Kyiv imposes curfew, warning fierce Russian attack lies ahead

The Mayor of Kyiv has imposed a 35 hour curfew in the Ukrainian capital, saying the city is approaching its most dangerous moment so far as a result of Russia's military onslaught.

The Ukrainians say 4 residents of the city were killed last night after Russian air strikes on an underground station and blocks of flats.

The Russian Ministry of Defense says that today it's targeting Ukrainian weapons depots.

Giles Gibson is reporting from Latvia, outside the reach of the Kremlin's reporting restrictions on the conflict.

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UK unemployment falls but wage growth struggles against inflation

A mixed economic picture from the UK as unemployment drops to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since the emergence of Covid19…but wage growth falls.  Naomi Choy Smith has the latest from London.

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GERMANY REGISTERS 160,000 UKRAINIAN REFUGEES AS WAR RAGES

The United Nations has said the number of refugees who have fled Ukraine has now crossed the three million mark. 

Many have travelled to Germany, where authorities are working to find them emergency housing. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Nigeria Experiences Blackout Due To Collapse Of National Electricity Grid

The National Electricity grid in Nigeria has suffered a system collapse, resulting in a power blackout across the country.

 

The grid also collapsed in February, May, July and August last year.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Polish, Czech and Slovenian PMs head to Kyiv for talks with Zelensky

The Prime Ministers of Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic are heading to Kyiv for talks with President Zelensky on Tuesday.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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REBEL ATTACKS IN DRC

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say more than 50 people have been killed in attacks by militia fighters in the northeast of the country.

The attacks were carried out on several villages between Sunday and Monday in the mineral-rich province of Ituri. Chris Ocamringa has more from the DRC capital Kinshasa.

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BORIS JOHNSON HEADS TO SAUDI ARABIA

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's heading for Saudi Arabia later (Tuesday) seeking alternative energy sources to Russian gas.

The government says it's important to help choke off funding for Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

But questions are being raised about working more closely with Saudi Arabia given concerns over its human rights record.

Foreign Office minister James Cleverly says Boris Johnson will raise those issues.

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EU imposes further sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine war

The European Union is imposing further sanctions on Moscow in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the new measures represent "another major blow to the economic and logistic base which Russia relies on to carry out the invasion."

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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Prime Ministers of several European nations to visit Kiev

The Prime Ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia are set
to visit the Ukraine capital on Tuesday.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala says they will present a package of
support for Ukraine and its citizens.

William Denselow reports from Poland, near the Ukrainian border.

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Tanzania’s top opposition leader says he'll return to Tanzania 'in days'

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu says he will return home "in weeks", following an apparent rapprochement with the leadership of President Samia Suluhu.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions

Japan has said it will act in line with other Group of Seven Nations on sanctions against Russia. The government announced the latest series of measures against Moscow on Tuesday morning.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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US markets react to Ukraine conflict & upcoming interest rate decision

The S&P and Nasdaq closed lower on Monday as investors continue to
watch the fallout from the conflict in Ukraine.

An upcoming decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve is also
having an impact on trading.

Sarah Walton reports

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OSCE warns accuses Russia of 'state terrorism' in Ukraine

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has told the
United Nations Security Council that Russia is carrying out state
terrorism in Ukraine.

The UN Secretary General has also warned that the conflict is
damaging the global economy.

Sarah Walton reports

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Julian Assange denied permission to appeal US extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been denied permission to appeal against his extradition to the US by the UK's Supreme Court.

In December last year, the high court made the decision to grant his extradition to the US where he could face up to 175 years in prison if found guilty.

Chris Jones has the latest.

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Oil dips below $100 a barrel

The price of oil tumbled more than 8% on Monday, as investors weigh signals from Russia that it may be open to serious negotiations over Ukraine.

A surge in COVID-19 cases in China has also spooked the markets.  

Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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Zelensky to address US Congress on Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address US lawmakers on Wednesday.

Democratic leaders announced the news of his virtual speech as
Congress looks for more ways to help Ukraine.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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GERMANY TO BUY AMERICAN F-35 FIGHTER JETS: REPORTS

The German Government is reportedly preparing to place an order for American-made fighter jets as part of its promise to bolster its military following Russia's attack on Ukraine. 

Under the proposed plans, stealth jets will be acquired to replace an aging fleet of aircraft that date back to the 1980s. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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Netherlands and Australia launch new legal action against Russia over MH17

The Netherlands and Australia have initiated joint legal action against Russia through the International Civil Aviation Organisation over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014.

The aircraft was hit while flying over rebel-held Eastern Ukraine by what a team of international investigators say was a Russian-made missile. 

Moscow denies involvement in the 2014 disaster, which killed all those on board.

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