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The White House says US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Gaza in their first conversation for nearly a month amid reports of tensions between the leaders. "The two leaders also reviewed the situation in Gaza and the shift to targeted operations that will enable the flow of increasing amounts of humanitarian assistance while keeping the military pressure on Hamas and its leaders," US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters in a press briefing. IMAGES
The reversal of democratic progress in Myanmar "will necessitate an immediate review of our sanctions' laws and authorities, followed by appropriate action," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says after US President Joe Biden called on Myanmar's military to relinquish power immediately and ordered a review to consider reimposing sanctions lifted during the nation's transition to democracy. SOUNDBITE
Images of the White House in Washington, DC where US President Joe Biden met with families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Vladimir Kara-Murza and Alsu Kurmasheva Thursday as the prisoner swap with Russia was happening. IMAGES
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside the White House in Washington, DC to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House to meet with US President Joe Biden, during the Israeli prime minister's first visit during the veteran Democrat's presidency. IMAGES
Scene outside the White House a day after US President Joe Biden's sensational exit from the presidential race. 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.