Section: The United Kingdom
Boris Nemtsov murder: chief witness ‘prevented’ from leaving Russia
Ukrainian model Anna Duritskaya, who was with opposition politician when he was shot dead, complains of being kept under guard in Moscow The chief witness to the murder of Russian protest leader Boris Nemtsov, a Ukrainian model who was with him when he was shot dead, has complained of being kept under guard in Moscow.Anna Duritskaya, 23, said she...
Police question Nemtsov girlfriend
Russian police are still questioning the Ukrainian girlfriend of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, who was with him when he was shot dead in Moscow. …read more Source:...
Homeless man Tasered and shot dead in street in front of terrified onlookers
Officers point their guns at the man in the immediate aftermathTerrified onlookers watched as Los Angeles police shot dead a homeless man in the street. Graphic footage of the incident in Skid Row on Sunday is being widely circulated online. The video appears to show the man flailing at officers as they try to subdue him. A voice yelling ‘drop...
Ukraine MPs in vote to avert meltdown
Ukraine’s MPs are due to vote on reforms that need to be passed before the IMF will unlock desperately-needed assistance, reports the BBC’s David Stern. …read more Source:...
VIDEO: National pride in Ukraine school
The BBC’s Rupert Wingfield-Hayes visits a high school in Mariupol where students are taking lessons in Ukrainian patriotism. …read more Source:...
Boris Nemtsov: will his killers be brought to justice?
Credits: Yuri Gadobnov / GettyAlt Text: Rally for Boris Nemtsov in Moscow World leaders call for full and transparent investigation into murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov First Reaction Monday, March 2, 2015 – 11:32am Vladimir Putin announced that he will take “personal control” of the investigation into the death of...
More than 6,000 killed in ‘merciless devastation’ in Ukraine, says UN
Escalation in fighting in recent weeks, especially near Donetsk airport and around Debaltseve, has left hundreds of civilians and fighters dead, allowing toll to soar past the 6,000-mark …read more Source: The...
Ukraine’s military says one Ukrainian serviceman killed in past 24 hours
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s military said on Monday one Ukrainian serviceman had been killed and four wounded in separatist eastern territories in the past 24 hours, underscoring the fragility of a two-week-old ceasefire deal. …read more Source:...
VIDEO: Ukraine’s PM warns of ‘tough reforms’
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk tells the BBC’s David Stern of his intention to press on with ”tough but necessary reforms”. …read more Source:...
No Ukip manifesto yet – but here’s a taster while we wait
Description: ROCHESTER, FRIDAY: Ukip leader Nigel Farage speaks to journalists after his party wins a second seat in Parliament. Mark Reckless was re-elected as MP for Rochester and Strood after defecting from the Conservatives to Ukip. Credits: Ben StansallAlt Text: Ukip leader Nigel Farage Eight Ukip policies to mull while voters wait for...
