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Added on the 14/01/2021 17:22:09 - Copyright : AFPTV - First 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 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
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says that President Biden "was not informed until this morning" that US Secretary of Defence Chief Lloyd Austin's hospitalization was due to prostate cancer. SOUNDBITE
Images of French flags in front of the White House ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's arrival in Washington, DC. Macron and his US counterpart Joe Biden will discuss a slew of issues, ranging from aligning policy on Russia's invasion of Ukraine to easing trade spats. IMAGES
Images of the White House in Washington, DC on first day of Joe Biden's presidency. The former Vice President was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday at the US Capitol. 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.