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The United States is "deeply concerned" about the detention of a human rights activist in Venezuela, a White House spokesman says, warning that the administration of President Joe Biden is watching the situation "very, very closely." "We are aware of reports that Rocio San Miguel, and I think a couple of members of her family, now have been taken into custody. We're deeply concerned about that," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters at a White House briefing. SOUNDBITE
The White House warns that time is running out to fund Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion, after hardline Republicans in Congress blocked US aid for Kyiv. SOUNDBITE
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
Images of the White House in Washington, DC where US President Joe Biden met with families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Vladimir Kara-Murza and Alsu Kurmasheva Thursday as the prisoner swap with Russia was happening. IMAGES
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside the White House in Washington, DC to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House to meet with US President Joe Biden, during the Israeli prime minister's first visit during the veteran Democrat's presidency. 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.
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