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The US Department of Justice plans to challenge a ruling by a federal judge in Florida that struck down the nationwide mask mandate on airplanes, busses and other forms of public transportation.
The outcome could set a precedent for the power of US health authorities.
Ira Spitzer has more.
US markets ended Wednesday’s session in mixed territory as Netflix helped drag down the Nasdaq index.
And new data showed the US exported a record amount of oil and petroleum products last week.
Ira Spitzer has more.
The White House has confirmed that additional US weapons shipments for Ukraine are in the pipeline, amid reports that President Biden is preparing to authorize the transfer of another 800 million dollars worth of lethal assistance.
US officials say Ukrainian forces are now being trained outside the country in the use of Howitzer artillery systems.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki would not be drawn today on the precise composition of the next raft of assistance, but acknowledged the renewed Russian focus on eastern Ukraine is changing the nature of the battle.
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Russian and Belarussian tennis players will not be allowed to compete at Wimbledon this year.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club is responsible for the decision to ban them and says it has a responsibility to "limit Russia's global influence through the strongest means possible".
Chris Jones has more from London
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President Biden is reportedly poised to unveil another 800 million dollars in lethal aid for Ukraine.
He's meeting his military commanders and top national security officials at the White House today after Ukrainian forces ignored another ultimatum today to surrender their last position in the besieged Black Sea port of Mariupol.
But reporter Tom Mutch in Kyiv says residents there are worried about what's happening in the East of the country.
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The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the police commissioners to boost security around schools and colleges in the country.
The police say this is to ensure the protection of schools and colleges, particularly boarding schools, tertiary institutions, and their campuses in areas prone to security breaches around the country.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja..
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Google has opened a product development centre in Nairobi, its first in Africa.
The hub will focus on creating "transformative" products and services for the continent and the world.
In October last year, the tech giant revealed plans to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;
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Delhi's civic body is beginning a drive to demolish properties owned by those accused of rioting on Saturday.
Officials say several buildings are illegally constructed in the area which saw violence after Hindu and Muslim groups clashed during a religious procession.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
IN: There's heavy...The Australian Prime Minister says he's disappointed with the Solomon Island's decision to formally sign a security pact with China.
The countries opposition Labor party calls it the worst foreign-policy blunder since World War Two.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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The Australian Prime Minister says he's disappointed with the Solomon Island's decision to formally sign a security pact with China.
The countries opposition Labor party calls it the worst foreign-policy blunder since World War Two.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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