Saturday, 28 February 2015

Russians to march in memory of murdered critic of Putin

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Opposition supporters will march through Moscow on Sunday in memory of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov, whose murder has increased concern about Russia's future among opponents of President Vladimir Putin.


Obama to veto bill letting Congress weigh in on Iran deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama would veto a bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate allowing Congress to weigh in on any deal the United States and other negotiating countries reach with Iran on its nuclear capabilities, the White House said on Saturday.















MI5 Made Emwazi Feel Like 'A Dead Man Walking'

Emails have revealed that "Jihadi John" contemplated suicide after being harassed by security services - years before joining IS.

Maduro says Venezuela captures U.S. citizens linked to espionage

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Saturday his government had captured Americans, including a pilot, involved in espionage activities and said U.S. citizens in the future will have to seek visas to come to the OPEC nation.


UK 'must prepare for Russian threat'

Russia has become a danger to Britain and the country must be prepared to take steps to defend itself and its allies, the former head of MI6 says.

Fury stops Hammer to retain title

Tyson Fury easily beats Christian Hammer to retain his European heavyweight title, while Chris Eubank Jr stops Dimitry Chudinov.

Wales back in title hunt - North

George North says Wales remain on course to repeat their 2013 Six Nations title win after beating France 20-13 in Paris.

MPs call for energy switch 'refunds'

Energy price comparison sites should compensate customers who changed to tariffs that may not have been the cheapest deals, MPs say.

William Transformed Into Samurai Warlord

The Duke wore a helmet and held a sword as he visited the set of a Japanese TV drama but declined to put on a samurai wig.

Police in Germany's Bremen heighten security citing possible Islamist threat

BERLIN (Reuters) - Police in the northern German city of Bremen warned on Saturday of an unspecified potential danger from Islamist extremists in the city and said they were increasing security measures.