Jumat, 27 Februari 2015

World News Briefs -- February 27, 2015



Reuters: Russian opposition leader Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow

(Reuters) - Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition politician and former deputy prime minister, has been shot dead in central Moscow, the Interior Ministry said early on Saturday.

Nemtsov, 55, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, had been due to take part on Sunday in the first big opposition protest in months in the Russian capital.


MIDDLE EAST

Eight killed in Baghdad bombs and rocket fire.

U.S. begins vetting Syrian rebels for military training: Pentagon.

Islamic State statue-smashing in Iraq was 'war crime', UN says.

Islamic State aims to eradicate Iraq minorities: rights groups.

Kurdish fighters rout IS militants from town near Iraq.

Iran nuclear talks advancing, no deal likely next week: U.S. official. Iran, six powers to hold nuclear talks in Switzerland on March 5: EU.

Rebels accuse Saudis of fueling unrest to divide Yemen.

Saudi ambassador in Yemen resumes duties from Aden.

ASIA

5 Philippine soldiers killed in communist rebel ambush.

Obama to meet with Afghan president in March.

Indian PM riles China.

North Korea steps up threats over drills; U.S. Congress advances sanctions bill.

Desperate Afghan avalanche survivors await rescue on roofs.

US-Bangladesh blogger Avijit Roy hacked to death.

Brutal 'ISIS-inspired' teenager’s killing shocks Japan.

Clashes in Maldives as thousands call for president to quit.

AFRICA

Congo army drives rebels from eastern hills in fierce fighting.

US bank regulators may destroy Somalia’s economy.

Libyan PM says Turkey supplying weapons to rival Tripoli group.

Libyan aircraft crashes near Tunisian border: state news agency.

Boko Haram raid villages after Chadian offensive: residents.

China questions U.S. threat of U.N. sanctions on South Sudan.

Robert Mugabe admits Zimbabwe's land reform flaws.

Lesotho prepares for early vote in bid to ease political crisis.

EUROPE

Prominent Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov shot dead. Putin condemns opposition leader's killing, says may be contract killing.

Ukraine government forces, rebels withdraw heavy weapons.

Three Ukrainian servicemen killed in past 24 hours: Kiev military.

Ukraine said to risk losing support for aid if war escalates.

Spain arrests eight nationals for fighting with pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine.

Russian President Putin cuts staff's salaries by 10%.

Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow. Russia opposition politician Boris Nemtsov shot dead.

Greek debt crisis: German MPs back bailout extension.

Nearly half of Greeks would back Syriza in new election: poll.

Fears for Macedonia's fragile democracy amid 'coup' and wiretap claims.

Unmasking of 'Jihadi John' as a London lad shocks Britain.

Italian coast guard, humiliated, demands weapons for Islamic State defense.

AMERICAS

John Boehner seeks extension, leverage with Homeland Security funding plan.

U.S., Cuba say progress made in talks; no date for diplomatic ties.

Terror list status complicates second round of US-Cuba talks.

Mexico captures Knights Templar drug lord Servando 'La Tuta' Gomez. Mexico official: Police capture top capo 'La Tuta' Gomez.

Teacher denies radicalizing Canadian teens headed to Syria.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.K. Jihadists first drawn to al-Shabaab in Somalia.

Pentagon revokes order telling military judges to move to Guantánamo Bay. Pentagon pulls order relocating military judges to Guantanamo.

Different countries, different ways of countering terrorism.

Osama bin Laden aide found guilty of 1998 U.S. embassy bombings.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Carl Icahn got whacked by the oil crash.

Oil up sharply, posts first monthly gain since June.

US growth revised down to 2.2%.

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