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17/04/2021 GMT

Russia expels US diplomats following sanctions

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Moscow announces expulsion of 10 US diplomats following sanctions

Russia is to expel 10 US diplomats in a reciprocal response to sanctions imposed by Washington on Thursday. Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow was also tightening restrictions on US diplomats travelling within Russia, as well as the hiring of Russian citizens in US missions.

Also in this hour: The latest from Chicago where demonstrations have been taking place following the fatal shooting of a 13 year old boy by a police officer; and a look at a documentary that claims to shed more light on the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

(Picture: US Embassy in Russia, Credit: EPA)

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