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Russian opposition leader Nemtsov shot dead: official Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot dead in central Moscow late ahead of a major opposition rally this weekend, investigators and police said.
28 February 2015 15:05
Jeb Bush cheered, jeered at conservative confab Jeb Bush courted rightwing American voters at a crucial political testing ground, but the presumed Republican presidential frontrunner for 2016 received a mixed reception.
28 February 2015 14:41
Cameron defends security services after media unmask 'Jihadi John' Prime Minister David Cameron has defended Britain's security services after Islamic State executioner "Jihadi John" was unmasked as London graduate Mohammed Emwaziю
28 February 2015 13:48
Obama, Afghan leader to meet in late March at WHouse President Barack Obama will receive his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani at the White House on March 24 as Washington weighs slowing down the withdrawal of US forces from the country.
28 February 2015 13:36
Greek PM announces first 'humanitarian' legislation Greece's new anti-austerity government will put before parliament early next week its first legislation tackling the "humanitarian crisis" caused by years of cuts.
28 February 2015 13:17
Liberia leader hails Obama's 'extraordinary' Ebola efforts Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf praised President Barack Obama's "extraordinary" leadership in the fight against the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
28 February 2015 12:47
Australian PM Abbott bats away leadership speculation Embattled Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott dismissed heated speculation he will be dumped by his conservative colleagues.
27 February 2015 14:52
Prime Minister of Estonia Taavi Roivas. ©RIA Novosti Estonians vote amid heightened security concerns over Russia Estonia's centre-left coalition is poised to return to power in an election marked by nerves in the NATO member over the military resurgence of Russia.
27 February 2015 14:47
UN to discuss Ukraine on anniversary of annexation The UN Security Council scheduled an emergency session to discuss the fragile ceasefire in Ukraine.
27 February 2015 12:53
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova. ©RIA Novosti UNESCO demands crisis meet over Iraq heritage destruction The head of the United Nations' cultural agency demanded an emergency meeting of the world body's Security Council.
27 February 2015 10:14
France's Hollande seeks climate 'alliance' with Philippines French President Francois Hollande called for a climate change "alliance" with the Philippines that could spur similar co-operation.
26 February 2015 16:16
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. ©RIA Novosti Britain's Prince William set to arrive in Japan Prince William was due to arrive in Japan for his first visit to a country that adores the British Royal family and was smitten with his late mother, Diana.
26 February 2015 15:50
Australia warns women IS no 'romantic adventure' A worrying number of Australian women are heading to Iraq and Syria to become so-called Islamic State group "jihadi brides", Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said.
26 February 2015 15:12
US Secretary of State John Kerry. ©REUTERS/Jason Reed US, Iran have 'mutual interest' in defeating IS: Kerry The United States and Iran have a "mutual interest" in defeating the Islamic State group but the long-time foes are not cooperating to do so.
26 February 2015 13:36
UN Security Council calls for stepping up Yemen talks The UN Security Council called for the stepping up of UN-brokered talks on ending a growing crisis in Yemen.
26 February 2015 13:18
Obama challenges 2016 candidates on immigration US President Barack Obama trained his sights on Republicans and 2016 presidential hopefuls, encouraging voters to demand they support immigration reform.
26 February 2015 12:49
Putin 'destabilizing' Ukraine, Kerry says US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of destabilizing Ukraine through "land grabs''.
26 February 2015 10:16
Hungary PM needs style change after poll setback: analysts Prime Minister Viktor Orban needs to strike a less confrontational stance after his ruling party Fidesz lost its parliamentary super-majority in a key by-election.
25 February 2015 15:17
©akorda.kz Nazarbayev summons meeting of Kazakhstan's Security Council President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has summoned a meeting of Kazakhstan’s Security Council in Akorda, the presidential residence in Astana.
25 February 2015 14:59
Obama vetoes Keystone pipeline bill Barack Obama issued the most significant veto of his six-year presidency, blocking legislation allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to be built.
25 February 2015 13:55

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