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The White House confirms that a national security threat raised by US lawmakers involves Russia developing an anti-satellite weapon. "I can confirm that it is related to an anti-satellite capability that Russia developing," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters, adding however that there was "no immediate threat to anyone's safety." SOUNDBITE
The United States brushes aside Russian charges that Ukraine was behind an airport riot in Muslim-majority Dagestan in which angry men searched for Israeli and Jewish passengers. "I've seen their comments about blaming Ukraine. That is absurd," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters, adding, "We believe they should hold anyone responsible accountable." SOUNDBITE
Anti riot police blocks access in Moscow's centre, as thousands of supporters of Alexei Navalny gather of Moscow to protest his detention and back calls for the hunger-striking Kremlin critic to be given proper medical care. IMAGES
A small anti-war protest, organised by Israeli left-wing activists, takes place in front of the British Consulate General in Jerusalem as British Foreign Minister David Lammy visits for talks with his Israeli and French counterparts. IMAGES
Anti-racist protesters gather outside Belfast City Hall in response to an anti-immigration demonstration, following ten days of racist and Islamophobic rioting across the UK. The two demonstrations, which are taking place in the same place, are divided by a heavy police presence. IMAGES