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18 mins ago – Politics & PolicyUkrainian and British anti-warprotesters march through central London. Photo: Richard Baker/In Pictures via Getty ImagesThe former director of a top U.S. government sanctions office is leading a new Ukrainian government legal team, records show.Why it matters: Ukraine’s new representatives, from the white-shoe firm Morrison & Foerster, show its U.S. advocacy remains heavily focused on sanctions policy as Washington pushes punitive measures against the Russian economy and individual Kremlin officials, including President Vladimir Putin.

Comedian Chris Rock, who was slapped on live television by film star Will Smith at the Oscars ‘had no idea’ Jada Pinkett Smith had alopecia, according to a new report. The drama unfolded after Will Smith stormed onto the stage and slapped him after the comic made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Referring to Pinkett Smith’s buzzcut, Rock said: “Jada, can’t wait for GI Jane 2,” prompting the actress to roll her eyes. The Magic Mike XXL star and Red Table Talk host has previously spoken about her struggles with alopecia and said it is what prompted her to shave her head.