EU foreign affairs ministers discuss sanctions as Ukraine war anniversary nears

EU foreign affairs ministers are meeting today/on Monday in Brussels to discuss their ongoing response to the Ukraine war. 

The talks come as US president Joe Biden makes a historic visit to Kyiv to hold talks with the Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Biden pledges more aid for Ukraine

The United States is promising more support for Ukraine just days
ahead of the one year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

On a surprise visit to Ukraine President Joe Biden said that the
international community is committed to protecting Ukraine's
territorial integrity and democracy.

William Denselow has more from Kyiv.

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BIDEN VISITS KYIV

US President Joe Bide has made an unexpected visit to Ukraine.

He's promised Kyiv a new military aid package worth $500 million.

This week marks one year since the start of Russia's invasion.

Mr Biden had this message for President Zelensky.

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Uganda Hands over 34 People Rescued from ADF Rebels to DR Congo

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Uganda has handed over 34 people rescued from the Allied Democratic Forces rebels to the DR Congo government.

The 34 people were rescued during the 14-month joint operations by the Ugandan forces and the DR Congo forces against the ADF.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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UK SETS OUT ABUSE MEASURES

The most dangerous domestic abusers will be monitored more closely and electronically tagged under new plans in the UK.

Responsibility for managing offenders will be shared between police, prison and probation services.

Ministers have also announced new funding for victim support programmes.

Farah Nazeer from Women's Aid says there are several questions.

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Ukraine claims to be inflicting heavy losses on Russia in east

Ukraine's President says his country's fighters are inflicting heavy
losses on Russian forces in the east of the country.

But Vlodymyr Zelensky says he won't seek to defend the besieged city
of Bakhmut at any cost.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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Poland calls for post-war security guarantees for Ukraine

Poland's president has called on NATO to provide security guarantees for Ukraine after the war ends. It comes as U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to travel to Poland to mark a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Julia Chapman reports from Warsaw.

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Indian government mulling troop withdrawal from Kashmir

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The Indian government is reportedly considering removing most of its troops from the Kashmir valley.

The region is marred by frequent political violence and militancy.

But officials say demilitarizing the region could help restore normalcy there.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Beijing seeks closer EU ties amid tensions with the US

Beijing is urging the European Union to increase its cooperation with China. The call comes amid increasing tensions between Beijing and Washington over allegations of high-altitude balloon surveillance programs. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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UN condemns latest N Korea missile launch

The head of the United Nations is condemning North Korea for continuing to launch missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. 

Pyongyang fired at least two missiles off its eastern coast on Monday in response to US military activity in the area. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Blinken says China could give Russia lethal weapons for Ukraine war.

America's top diplomat has warned that China could give Russia lethal support for its war in Ukraine.

Anthony Blinken expressed these concerns after meeting China's top diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich security conference over the weekend.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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U.S. courts India at Aero Show to push forward Indo-Pacific agenda

The U.S. has showed off its most advanced fighter jets in India for the first time; at the country's aeroshow in Bengaluru.

It's a chance for the U.S. to try and woo India away from its military supplier Russia, and a sign of New Delhi's importance to Washington.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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EU-UK Brexit deal could be struck as early as Monday

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The EU and the United Kingdom are on the verge of striking a new post-Brexit deal. The two have been negotiating changes to customs arrangements for Northern Ireland after the UK left the EU.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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All 5 ex-Memphis police officers plead ‘not guilty’ in Tyre Nichols’ death

All five former Memphis police officers accused in the brutal beating and death of Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty.  It was their first court appearance since being charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated kidnapping, among other charges. The officers said they stopped Nichols for reckless driving - a claim the Memphis Police Chief says cannot be substantiated.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Interest rate hikes on the cards

Three more interest rate increases are on the cards this year.
This is the prediction from the investment bank, Goldman Sachs.
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[NEXT WEEK PREVIEW] Wall St prepares for latest US GDP

In the week ahead, Wall St will get another chance to see how the US
economy fared in the final quarter of last year.

It comes amid a slew of data suggesting the central bank's interest
rate hikes are doing little to cool rising inflation.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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FBI cyber attack "contained"

The FBI says it has "contained" a cyber attack on its computer network.

Its New York office was targeted in the attack, but the agency is
reassuring it was an isolated incident.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S to Return $954,000 Looted Funds to Nigeria

The United States is set to return 954,000 dollars to the Nigerian government.

It is money allegedly stolen by a former governor in Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Russia unlikely to hit Ukraine anniversary targets

Analysts believe Russia is unlikely to hit its goal of capturing
Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine by the anniversary of the war's escalation.

And a senior U.S. official says the conflict will ultimately end at
the negotiating table.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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STORM OTTO BATTERS UK

Weather warnings are in place in Scotland and northern England for Storm Otto.

It's the first named storm of the year with damage to buildings expected.

Rail and ferry services are disrupted with winds expected to reach up to 80 miles an hour.

Meteorologist Rachel Ayers says the storm is moving quickly.

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