Thousands of Russians bid farewell to murdered Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov as his funeral took place in the capital Moscow.
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Obama seeks long Iran nuclear freeze
The US president says Iran should freeze nuclear activity for 10 years, ahead of a controversial Washington speech by Israel’s prime minister.
Iraqi forces try to seal off ISIS around Tikrit
Thousands of Iraqi soldiers and Shia militiamen sought to seal off Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) fighters in Tikrit and nearby towns on Tuesday.
Plane spotters arrested in Dubai
Three British plane spotters have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates after being accused of breaching “national security”. Valerie Clitheroe said her husband Conrad, 53, and his friend Gary Cooper, 45, have been detained along with their former work colleague, ex-pat Neil Munro, since February 21. The trio were reportedly taking …
Netanyahu’s anti-Iran ‘mission’ to U.S. worries Israelis
There is genuine worry among many Israelis that Benjamin Netanyahu’s constant beating of the drum about Iran has done serious damage to the relationship with the U.S., Derek Stoffel writes.
Murdered Anti-Putin Leader Laid to Rest as Russians Pay Tribute – Bloomberg
The Moscow TimesMurdered Anti-Putin Leader Laid to Rest as Russians Pay TributeBloomberg(Bloomberg) — Russians prepared for the funeral of slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov as his allies tried to galvanize supporters for a new wave of protests against President Vladimir Putin. Deputy Prime Ministers Arkady Dvorkovich and Sergey Prikhodko, …Russians …
Volcano in southern Chile erupts, thousands evacuated
Citing concerns about the drug to be used in a lethal injection, corrections officials in Georgia postponed the execution of the state’s only female death row inmate for the second time in a week. Citing concerns about the drug to be used in a lethal injection, corrections officials in Georgia …
White House warns Netanyahu not to reveal Iran details – CNN
HaaretzWhite House warns Netanyahu not to reveal Iran detailsCNNWashington (CNN) The Obama administration is bracing for Benjamin Netanyahu to spill secret details of Iran nuclear talks, as both camps traded last-minute political jabs ahead of the Israeli prime minister's controversial address to Congress Tuesday.Boost for Bibi? Widening …
German MPs back Greek loan extension
German MPs vote overwhelmingly to extend financial aid to Greece by another four months, despite public scepticism.
US-Bangladesh writer hacked to death
Attackers hack to death a US-Bangladeshi blogger who campaigned for a secular society, sparking a protest by hundreds of students.
Obama’s problem with the words ‘Islamic extremists’: Neil Macdonald
In recent weeks, the White House has gone out of its way to avoid using words like “jihadist” or “Islamic extremists” when describing international atrocities. Barack Obama is trying to excise religion from the fight against terror, Neil Macdonald reports, but not everyone is buying into the game plan.
Greek bailout extension gets German backing
Germany’s Parliament overwhelmingly approves the four-month extension of Greece’s financial bailout, despite unease over the new government in Athens.
David Cameron said he wanted to deliver "new powers" to Wales
But the devolution package for the Welsh Assembly is not expected to include proposals for handing over controls of policing and welfare. Ahead of a visit to Wales, the Prime Minister said: “This is the latest step in finding lasting settlements across the country to make our United Kingdom stronger …
Sir Paul McCartney lived in the house in Speke, Liverpool, from the age of four to 10
Sir Paul McCartney’s old home in Liverpool has sold for A 150,000 at an auction in the city. The three-bedroom, mid-terrace former council house fetched A 50,000 over the guide price, and was snapped up by an anonymous bidder in the UK despite international interest in the sale at the …
‘Jihadi John’ naming hailed by Middle East media – BBC News
BBC News'Jihadi John' naming hailed by Middle East mediaBBC NewsMiddle Eastern media welcome the news that the identity of an Islamic State (IS) militant known as "Jihadi John" has been revealed. But some wonder why the man from west London is still at large. The masked Islamic State …
ISIS Onslaught Engulfs Assyrian Christians as Militants Destroy Ancient Art – New York Times
New York TimesISIS Onslaught Engulfs Assyrian Christians as Militants Destroy Ancient ArtNew York TimesISTANBUL — The reports are like something out of a distant era of ancient conquests: entire villages emptied, with hundreds taken prisoner, others kept as slaves; the destruction of irreplaceable works of art; a tax on religious …
IS ‘abducts 90 Syrian Christians’
Islamic State (IS) militants have abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians from several villages in north-eastern Syria, activists say.
Greece submits bailout reform plans
Greece submits a list of reform proposals to its European and IMF creditors in the hope of securing further lending, the European Commission says.