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Top Stories Live: Russia released the same statement before it invaded Georgia, Ukraine says Ukraine's Sergiy Kyslytsya tells the UN Security Council that Russia's statements of independence for Donetsk and Luhansk are word-for-word the same as the statement it released before occupying Georgia in 2008. Follow live. Russia's recognition of Ukraine's separatist-held regions part of a pretext for war, US says US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the emergency meeting the consequences for Russia's actions will be "dire". But Russia hits back accusing the West of "egging Ukraine on" and "cramming" the region with weapons. Is this the defining moment of Joe Biden's presidency? There is not much room for creative diplomacy that does not reward Vladimir Putin's intimidation and Joe Biden needs to show he's serious when he says America is back or risk gambling with American prestige, writes Stan Grant. Qantas boss invited to WA to eat 'delicious humble pie' as state records 258 new local cases Western Australia reports another 258 local COVID-19 cases as Deputy Premier Roger Cook invites Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to "eat some delicious humble pie when he comes to WA and sees how good it is here". Doctors urge people to check their vaccine status as old virus resurges With so much attention on COVID-19 vaccinations over the past year, GPs are urging people to check they're vaccinated against other diseases, including one highly contagious virus that can lay dormant in people's bodies for life. Relaxing isolation requirements for close contacts 'next step', Hunt says Health Minister Greg Hunt flags that the country's expert health panel is considering recommending close contacts of COVID-19 cases no longer be required to isolate for seven days. Father jailed for 'cowardly' killing of his own daughter and her husband Osman Shaptafaj is jailed for life over the "cold-hearted" and "cowardly" shooting of his daughter Lindita Musai and her husband Veton Musai on the doorstep of a Yarraville home on New Year's Eve in 2019. Russia initiated a 'huge escalation' in the Ukraine crisis. What might Vladimir Putin do next? Efforts to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine have been dealt a serious blow after Russia signalled its intention to deploy "peacekeeping" forces. What might Moscow do next? NSW government drops case against rail union in Fair Work Commission Trains to run on enhanced weekend timetable for the rest of the week before full weekday services resume on Monday, the Transport Minister has announced after talks with the union. Former soldier tells court Ben Roberts-Smith ordered mock execution of unarmed prisoner during training exercise A former elite soldier tells a Sydney court war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith surprised colleagues when he ordered the mock execution of an unarmed prisoner during a training exercise.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy