Ukraine officials warn of imminent Russian attack in the East

Ukraine officials are warning of an imminent attack in the Eastern Donbas region.

The regional governor of Luhansk has urged civilians to leave as soon as possible.

There has been a reduction in the number of Russian troops in the area of Kyiv and in the North over the past few days.

But as of yet, there has not been an intensification of military action in the East.

John Bevir explains why from Riga, Latvia.

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UK ANNOUNCES NEXT WAVE OF SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA

The UK government has imposed further sanctions on Russian businesses and individuals in its latest attempts to starve what it calls 'Putin's war machine'. As well as ending all Russian coal and oil imports by the end of 2022, oligarchs and strategic industries will be targeted too.

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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New US santcions target Putin's family and Russian banks

The United States has sanctioned President Vladimir Putin's daughters
as part of ongoing efforts to pressure Russia to end its invasion of
Ukraine.

A number of Russian banks have also been targeted.

Sarah Walton reports

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Putin's daughters and others sanctioned by US

The two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin are now being sanctioned over the war in Ukraine.

The announcement was made by the Biden administration today….part of a raft of new measures aimed at choking off the Russian economy and the ability of Kremlin insiders to access their wealth.

Also today, the Department of Justice sanctioned a leading Russian oligarch and announced it has disrupted a Russian-controlled malware network that was poised to attack western computer systems.

Attorney General Merrick Garland with an uncompromising message today:

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And he also announced that the Department of Justice is now probing war crimes allegedly committed by Russian forces in Ukraine.

The evidence continues to mount:  a Ukrainian government minister today claimed Russia is using mobile crematoria to dispose of bodies in the besieged Black Sea port of Mariupol.

Ukraine's deputy prime minister has urged people living in the eastern region of the country to leave while they can….amid fears that the Russians are now planning large scale attacks around the disputed cities of Donetsk and Luhansk.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is hosting a 2-day summit of foreign ministers in Brussels.

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Burkina Faso Former President Compaoré sentenced for life

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced former President Blaise Compaoré for life for the murder of his predecessor, the revered Thomas Sankara. The long-awaited verdict has ended a six-month trial about the murder of Sankara.

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UN General Assembly set to vote on Russian expulsion from UN Human Rights Council

Members of the international community will vote this week on whether
to expel Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.

The United States has pushed for this move accusing Moscow of
committing atrocities in Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Oklahoma passes a near total ban on abortion

Oklahoma lawmakers have passed a bill banning nearly all abortions -  with massive fines and long prison sentences for violators.

If signed by the state's Republican Governor, it will be one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country and could impact women in neighboring states, as Toni Waterman explains.   

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Tax increase introduced for millions of UK workers

Millions of workers in the UK are being hit with a controversial tax rise.

Last year, the government announced what's known as "National Insurance contributions" will increase by 1.25% to pay for a social care package.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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More British Airways flights cancelled amid travel 'chaos'

Flights continue to be cancelled in the UK due to staff shortages, with many employees off work with Covid-19.

British Airways called off a further four flights on Wednesday, and Easyjet cancelled around 30 services.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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PUBLIC ART PLANNED TO MARK 50 YEARS SINCE ASIAN EXPULSION FROM UGANDA

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Leicester City Council in England has announced plans for a permanent sculpture to mark 50 years since the expulsion of Asians from Uganda. About 50,000 Asians were forced to leave the country in 1972, on the orders of former military ruler Idi Amin.

 

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UN PEACEKEEPER KILLED

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A UN peacekeeper from Nepal has died of gunshot wounds he sustained during a gun battle with rebels in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Anil Gurung was shot at by suspected rebels of the Cooperative for the Development of Congo during a military offensive last Tuesday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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NATO foreign ministers meet over war in Ukraine

NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels for two days of talks on the alliance's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

The 30 NATO members will be joined by ministers and representatives from partner countries including Ukraine, Japan, Australia, Finland and Sweden.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.

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NI RISE KICKS IN FOR UK WORKERS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is defending a National Insurance rise that kicks in on Wednesday, saying it's "necessary and fair".

Millions of workers will see their contributions increase by 1.25 pence in the pound.

The money will be spent on reducing the NHS backlog and reforming adult social care.

But the government's being criticised by opposition parties for a tax rise as the cost of living spikes.

Dr Lara Shemtob from Imperial College London thinks the funding will now have to go on pay rises for health sector workers.

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India-Japan to hold 2+2 ministerial dialogues in April

Intro: India and Japan are set to hold two-plus-two ministerial dialogue this month to discuss the war in Ukraine and bilateral ties.

The Defence and Foreign Ministers of the two counties are also likely to discuss security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan calls killing of civilians a war crime, steps up Ukraine support

Japan has branded the killing of Ukrainian civilians a war crime, and has pledged to step up humanitarian support.

The country has taken a tougher-than-expected stance on Russia, surprising many observers, and it has hinted it could impose strong sanctions yet.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Two Suspects in Sacramento Shooting: Brothers

Sacramento police have arrested a second suspect in the mass shooting that killed six people and wounded 12 more. 

The suspects are brothers. 

Rachel Silverman reports from Northern California.

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Fear of rate hikes and Russia sanctions spook investors

Wall Street posted some heavy losses Tuesday on fears the Federal
Reserve may move more aggressively on interest rates than previously
thought.

And traders digest the prospect of yet more sanctions put on Russia by
the US and its European allies.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Elon Musk joins Twitter board of directors

Elon Musk is joining the board of Twitter after buying a more than 9%
stake in the social media company.

He's already teased "significant improvements" are coming.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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ZELENSKY LISTS ATTACKS HE SAYS RUSSIAN TROOPS HAVE CARRIED OUT IN UKRAINE

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised the UN Security Council, calling for Russia's membership to be withdrawn. President Zelensky made the comments as he addressed the Council via video link - and listed the attacks he says Russian troops have carried out in his country. Olly Barratt was watching.

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Ukraine President urges UN action

Ukraine's President has urged the United Nations to act immediately to
stem Russia's aggression in the country.

Addressing the UN Security Council Volodymyr Zelensky provided
gruesome details of the alleged mass killings by Russian forces in
Bucha.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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