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Joe Biden visits US troops near Ukrainian border
US President Joe Biden has personally thanked American troops stationed in Poland, near the border with Ukraine, during his tour of Europe.
Russia signals scaled-back war aim with its forces halted for weeks outside Kyiv
Moscow has signalled it has scaled back its Ukrainian ambitions to focus on areas claimed by Russian-backed separatists as Ukrainian forces move to recapture towns near Kyiv.
US central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2018
The US Federal Reserve is raising interest rates for the first time since 2018 in an attempt to bring fast-rising prices under control.
NATO plans for more troops on eastern flank after Russia's Ukraine invasion
NATO is set to tell its military commanders to draw up plans for new ways to deter Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, including more troops and missile defences in eastern Europe…
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
In the US, lawmakers are pushing for further sanctions against Russia with the White House is proposing a $6.4 billion dollar fund for Ukraine. This is being opposed by some Republicans, who say… Audio
Olaf Scholz visits Kyiv, Moscow
On Tuesday, German chancellor Olaf Scholz will be in Kyiv and Moscow to try and find a way out of this crisis.
The German chancellor is being strongly criticised for his stance on the Ukraine - and… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Amid warnings that a Russian invasion of Ukraine may now only be a matter of time, newly deployed U.S troops are arriving in Europe as Russia bolsters its own forces. Ron also talks to Kathryn about… Audio
US boosts troops in Europe amid Ukraine tensions
US President Joe Biden is to send extra troops to Europe this week amid continuing fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
US states, other nations back Mexico's lawsuit against gun makers
Thirteen US states and two Latin America and Caribbean nations have thrown their support behind Mexico's lawsuit accusing major US gun makers of facilitating weapons trafficking to drug cartels.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
When US President Joe Biden took office a year ago promising to focus on the domestic crisis of that moment - the COVID-19 pandemic that was killing tens of thousands of Americans each week, confining… Audio
Ukraine crisis: NATO concerned over Europe's energy security
Europe needs to diversify its energy supplies, the head of NATO says, as Britain warned it was "highly likely" that Russia, the continent's biggest natural gas supplier, was looking to invade Ukraine.
US orders families of embassy staff to leave Ukraine
The US has ordered the relatives of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave amid rising tension in the region.
US 'lethal aid' sent to Ukraine amid Russia tensions
Some 90 tonnes of US "lethal aid" has arrived in Ukraine, amid tensions over Russia's troop build-up on the border.
Ukraine tension: Biden says he thinks Putin will 'move in'
US President Joe Biden has said he thinks his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will "move in" on Ukraine, but does not want "full-blown war".
US Correspondent: Anna Burns-Francis
TVNZ's US correspondent joins us for the latest updates and news. Audio
US Secretary of Defense to meet Russian, Ukrainian officials
US President Joe Biden's top diplomat will seek to defuse a crisis with Moscow over Ukraine when he meets the Russian foreign minister in Geneva this week.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile in 4th test this month
Japan's government says North Korea has fired what could be a ballistic missile, in what would be the fourth test this month as Pyongyang forges ahead with new military developments.
US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden's rule requiring workers at large companies to be vaccinated or masked and tested weekly.
Biden imposes first sanctions over North Korea weapons program after missile tests
The Biden administration has imposed its first sanctions over North Korea's weapons programs following a series of North Korean missile launches, including two since last week.
US reports at least 1.1 million Covid-19 cases in a day, shattering global record
The United States has reported at least 1.13 million new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest daily total of any country in the world.
