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The United States says it has seen some improvement by Israel in narrowing targets in its Gaza offensive as it renews a call on its ally to spare civilians. "We've seen a much more targeted request for evacuations" than in the earlier campaign in the north, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. "So that is an improvement on what's happened before." SOUNDBITE
The United States has seen no "evidence of de-escalation" at the Russian border with Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Ned Price says at a briefing in Washington. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Vietnam during a tour of Asia to attend the funeral of late communist leader Nguyen Phu Trong, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announces during his press briefing. SOUNDBITE
The United States calls on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to emphasize Ukraine's territorial integrity as he meets in Russia with President Vladimir Putin on the eve of a NATO summit in Washington. "We would urge India, as we do any country which engages with Russia, to make clear that any resolution to the conflict in Ukraine needs to be one that respects the UN Charter with respect to Ukraine's territorial integrity, Ukraine's sovereignty," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The United States denounces a strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv. Russia unleashed "another savage missile attack" on civilians, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. 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.