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The US has expanded sanctions on Belarus along with Canada and European allies, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says at her briefing, "to hold the Lukashenko regime accountable for its ongoing attacks on democracy, human rights and international norms." SOUNDBITE
The White House says it does not support sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the tribunal's prosecutor sought an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. SOUNDBITE
The United States will announce "sweeping" new sanctions against Russia a year after President Vladimir Putin ordered the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the White House says. "The United States will implement sweeping sanctions against key sectors that generate revenue for Putin," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters on the eve of the anniversary of the war's start. SOUNDBITE
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will impose a "new package of sanctions" on Belarus. SOUNDBITE
The US will join the EU and UK in sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, as the European Union and UK did, over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says at a briefing. SOUNDBITE
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.