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Hardline supporters of US President Donald Trump rally outside the White House, by the Washington Monument, in DC to pressure Congress into rejecting Democrat Joe Biden's victory certification. President Trump is set to address the crowd later Wednesday. IMAGES
US President Donald Trump appears maskless as he leaves the White House and boards Air Force One to head to his first campaign rally in Sanford, Florida, since being hospitalized for Covid-19 IMAGES
The White House confirms that a national security threat raised by US lawmakers involves Russia developing an anti-satellite weapon. "I can confirm that it is related to an anti-satellite capability that Russia developing," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters, adding however that there was "no immediate threat to anyone's safety." SOUNDBITE
A rally against anti-Semitism organised by French far-left party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) is disrupted by demonstrators carrying signs reading "Touche pas à la mémoire" ("Don't touch our remembrance"), in criticism of party leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon's stance on recent events. The protest took place near the site of the former Vél d'Hiv in Paris, where Jews were infamously rounded up and detained during the second World War before being sent to camps. IMAGES
Hundreds gather under the rain in Washington, DC, at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of the White House. Israel pummelled northern Gaza with fresh air strikes on Saturday, one week on from Hamas' deadly attack, as it urges Palestinians to flee the area before an expected ground offensive against Hamas commanders. IMAGES
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.