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Speaking at a press briefing after a visit to an airbase in Ramstein, Germany, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Taliban will have to earn legitimacy from the world after naming a government with figures wanted by US law enforcement. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he expects European allies to keep up strong support for NATO despite a far-right victory in the first round of French elections. SOUNDBITE
In Tel Aviv, the "Mothers of Combat Soldiers" group hold up a giant poster showing the children of US President Joe Biden and senior members of the US military staff dressed up as Israeli soldiers during a demonstration in front of the hotel where the US Secretary of State is staying during his visit, as they call on the United States to continue its financial and military support for Israel in its war against the Palestinian Hamas movement. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that Washington and its allies remain and must remain steadfast in their backing for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. "The answer here today at NATO is clear and it's unwavering. We must and we will continue to support Ukraine," Blinken says a meeting of the Western military alliance. There are fears that a lack of adequate support from the West could end up forcing Kyiv to seek a compromise with Russian President Vladimir Putin from a position of weakness. SOUNDBITE
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a surprise trip to Kyiv as the United States unveiled nearly $2.8 billion in new military support to Ukraine and neighbours, to face Russia. Blinken travelled in secrecy on his second trip to Kyiv since the Russian invasion in February. 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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