domenica 1 marzo 2015

Thousands March in Moscow in Memory of Slain Activist

Thousands of Russians gathered in downtown Moscow for a march in memory of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead just steps from the Kremlin Friday night.



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Netanyahu Heads to Washington for Congress Speech

Israel’s prime minister says he is delivering a contentious speech to the U.S. Congress out of a “deep and genuine concern” for Israel’s security.



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BJP Enters Coalition in Kashmir

India’s ruling party has formed a coalition government in Kashmir, marking the first time the Hindu nationalist party has held a leadership position in the Muslim-majority disputed region also claimed by Pakistan.



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Egypt Court Declares Part of Election Law Unconstitutional

An Egyptian court has ruled as unconstitutional a clause in the election law that draws voting districts, a verdict that is almost certain to delay parliamentary elections scheduled to start later this month.



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Syria Agrees to U.N. Fact-Finding Mission in Aleppo

Syria’s government and a U.N. special envoy have agreed to send a fact-finding mission to the contested northern city of Aleppo.



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A Mom's Choice: Jihad or Jail

A U.K. woman who told police her son had joined a militant group in Syria now regrets her decision.



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Sri Lanka Dents England's World Cup Hopes

Sri Lanka moved one step closer to a place in the Cricket World Cup quarterfinal, while England’s hopes are hanging by a thread.



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