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The already-high US inflation rate likely climbed even further last month, the White House warns, amid a spike in energy prices caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "We expect March headline inflation to be extraordinarily elevated," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells reporters ahead of the Tuesday release of the closely watched data on the consumer price index (CPI). SOUNDBITE
Hundreds of Ukrainian-Americans and US residents rally outside the White House in Washington, DC to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Please arm Ukraine," one woman shouts through a microphone. "Please help us. Please support us." IMAGES
Dozens of people meet at Dupont Circle in Washington, DC, before marching peacefully against racism and police brutality in the US capital. Protesters are seen making their way to the White House. Demonstrations are taking places in scores of cities, nearly two weeks after George Floyd died while at police hands. IMAGES
Protesters gather in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the US capital, Washington, DC, nearly two weeks after George Floyd's death in police custody, before marching toward the White House, where large crowds are expected to demonstrate over the weekend. IMAGES
The White House will present its massive stimulus plan to Congress for rapid approval, and favors sending direct payments to all Americans right away, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.