Nigeria's real estate market has been expanding rapidly, but so has the number of people in need of housing in Africa's most populous country. Nigeria's Central Bank says the country suffers a growing deficit of at least 22 million homes. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.
Vladimir Putin's censorship and crackdown on independent news in Russia means that television viewers in Russia may be unable to witness the full scale of the Ukraine invasion. The difference is "night and day" between what's shown on Russian television versus actual circumstances on the ground, reports CNN's Bianna Golodryga.
Zurich (AFP) – FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the football governing body 'condemns the use of force of Russia in Ukraine' after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to invade the country. Russia is due to host a 2022 World Cup play-off with Poland on March 24 and if victorious another on March 29 against the winners of the Czech Republic and Sweden — although those federations have demanded the matches be moved.
Ukrainians in London protest and react to new economic sanctions announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson against Russia, after Russian president Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The US stock market rebounds as President Biden announces further sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Oil prices return after a post-invasion spike, while Russia's stock market drops 33%. CNN's Matt Egan reports.
Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden vows to defend "every inch" of NATO territory after Russia sent forces into Ukraine. "As I made crystal clear, the United States will defend every inch of NATO territory with a full force of American power," Biden says in an address to the nation from the White House.
Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden announces severe new sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, including freezing assets of major banks and cutting off high-tech exports to the country.
A space policy expert says that despite the unfolding Russian invasion in Ukraine, the International Space Station should remain at peace. Plus, a delivery of science experiments to the ISS, and a piece of Earth art bound for the moon. VOA's Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space.
Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social is showing error messages on the day of its rollout. CNN's Oliver Darcy reports on a host of technical issues behind the app, and CNN's John Avlon and Washington Post's Karoun Demirjian weigh in on how the glitches could impact its influence.
Excessive cellphone and laptop use can lead to back problems. Popular physical therapists Bob and Brad demonstrate 3 easy exercises to correct your posture and alleviate upper back pain.
Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden announces severe new sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, including freezing assets of major banks. "That means every asset they have in America will be frozen," Biden says.
Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin will be made 'a pariah on the international stage' for his actions against Ukraine.
