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China's UN ambassador tells an emergency meeting of the world body's General Assembly that "nothing can be gained" from a new Cold War between America and Russia. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accuses China of "fuelling" Russia's invasion of Ukraine through the transfers of dual use materials and weapons components from Chinese businesses to Russia for use in Moscow's military expansion. "If China purports on the one hand to want good relations with Europe and other countries, it can't on the other hand be fuelling what is the biggest threat to European security since the end of the Cold War," Blinken tells a press conference after a meeting of G7 foreign ministers on the Italian island of Capri where he had urged urged his European counterparts to increase pressure on Beijing. SOUNDBITE
President Joe Biden tells the UN General Assembly that the United States sought to "responsibly manage" its rivalry with China to avoid any possible war. SOUNDBITE
President Joe Biden says he has not seen China send arms to Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. "I don't take China lightly. I don't take Russia lightly," he tells a news conference during a visit to Canada. "I've been hearing now for the past three months about 'China's going to provide significant weapons to Russia'... They haven't yet. Doesn't mean they won't, but they haven't yet." SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden says he is not seeking conflict with Iran after ordering US airstrikes on Syria that killed pro-Iran fighters. "Make no mistake, the United States does not seek conflict with Iran, but be prepared for us to act forcefully to protect our people," he says in Ottawa during a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, after the strikes were carried out in retaliation for a drone attack that killed an American. 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.