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The White House says that President Joe Biden opposes "unilateral recognition" of a Palestinian state, after moves by Spain, Ireland and Norway. SOUNDBITE
Pro-Palestinian protesters hold placards and chant slogans such as 'Free, free Palestine' in front of the White House, in Washington, DC demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an arm embargo on Isreal. IMAGES
Security is tight as pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the venue of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner where President Joe Biden will make what is a traditionally lighthearted address amid protests and boycott calls over the conflict in Gaza. IMAGES
Dozens of protesters waving Palestinian flags gather outside the White House to protest US President Joe Biden's support for Israel's war in Gaza, ahead of his State of the Union speech. IMAGES
The White House says US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a call that he still backs future statehood for the Palestinians, amid tensions between the two leaders over the issue. "The president still believes in the promise and the possibility of a two-state solution. He recognizes that it's going to take a lot of hard work," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Bolivia's dismissed army commander Juan Jose Zuniga is arrested after commanding a coup attempt against President Luis Arce. Zuniga was captured and taken to a police vehicle outside a military barracks. "You are under arrest my general!" says Vice Minister Jhonny Aguilera. IMAGES