Both government and opposition in Russia are coming up with theories about the killing of Putin critic Boris Nemtsov, but it could be years before it becomes clear why it happened, says the BBC's Artyom Liss.
Sunday, 1 March 2015
William meets Japan tsunami victims
The Duke of Cambridge hears the harrowing stories of survivors of the Japanese tsunami during his visit to communities hit by the disaster.
The rise of Yemen's Houthi rebels
Ansar Allah, or the Houthi movement, began as a defence of the Zaidi religious tradition but experienced several major transformations in arriving at its current dominance of Yemeni politics, Charles Schmitz writes.
Egypt court ruling opens way for possible election delay
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Sunday that an article in an election-related law was unconstitutional, paving the way for a possible delay in a long-awaited March-April parliamentary poll.
'Mad chicken woman' sells round egg
A "perfectly spherical" chicken egg, thought to be "one-in-a-billion" sells online for £480 with the money going to charity.
Prince William To Tackle China Wildlife Trade
The Prince will test his diplomatic skills as he negotiates the tricky political relationship between London and Beijing.
Estonia votes amid Russia fears
Estonians are choosing a new government, in an election dominated by concerns over Russian action in Ukraine.
Bangladesh pays tribute to American blogger killed in machete attack
DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladeshis on Sunday paid tribute to an American critic of religious extremism killed in Dhaka, in the latest of a series of attacks on writers who support free thinking values in the Muslim-majority nation.
Estonians vote; pro-NATO premier faces pro-Russian opposition
TALLINN (Reuters) - Estonians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election with center-right Prime Minister Taavi Roivas favored to form a new pro-NATO coalition and fend off a challenge by an opposition party that wants better ties with neighboring Russia.
Bahrain charges 17 bombing suspects
MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain's public prosecutor has charged 17 people with forming a militant group and carrying out bombings that wounded security personnel, the state news agency said on Saturday.
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