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US President Joe Biden's medical team says there is no need for him to prove his cognitive abilities, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters after his poor debate performance last week. 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
The White House says that President Joe Biden opposes "unilateral recognition" of a Palestinian state, after moves by Spain, Ireland and Norway. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden's national security advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel at the weekend for talks with leaders over the conflict in Gaza, the White House says. Sullivan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
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