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Both sides pull back heavy weapons in eastern Ukraine but mistrust remains

In a sign that the ceasefire agreed for eastern Ukraine could be starting to take meaningful effect columns of pro-Russian separatists could be seen

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Russia

Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow

A leading Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov has been shot dead in Moscow. According to several Russian news agencies, the 56-year-old

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Italy

Italy urges recognition of Palestinian state

Italian MPs have backed a non-binding resolution that urges the government to recognise Palestine as a state. Italy’s Chamber of Deputies voted by

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Syria

Syrians start to return to Kobani as Kurds fight off ISIL

Up to 3,000 Syrians return to a largely-demolished Kobani after four months of clashes between Kurdish rebels and ISIL militants.

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Sport

Qatar 2022: Blatter wants final to be played on December 18

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that the 2022 Qatar World Cup showpiece match should be played no later than December 18. The 78-year-old

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Star Trek's Mr Spock, actor Leonard Nimoy, dies aged 83

Live long and prosper: Actor Leonard Nimoy - famous for his role as Spock in Star Trek - dies in Los Angeles at the age of 83.

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Greece

Thousands rally in Athens as Syriza faces backlash over bailout

In Greece, there have been fresh anti-government demonstrations. It comes after a deal was struck last week with EU partners to extend an aid

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Malta

Woman missing at sea after freak waves at Game of Thrones set location

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Communist Cuba can't wait to end US embargo squeeze

Young Cubans last December [2014] greeted the leap in relations between their island and the United States with joy. Diplomatic relations were to be

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Spain

Spanish police arrest men accused of fighting with Ukraine separatists

Spanish police have arrested eight men who recently returned from Ukraine after allegedly fighting alongside pro-Russian separatists. Authorities say

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Russia

Russian court upholds Navalny prison sentence

A court in Moscow has rejected an appeal against a 15-day jail term for prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The activist was handed the

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World

No reform, no reconstruction: Firtash's grim view of today's Ukraine

He is one of the richest and most controversial of Ukrainian businessmen. Billionaire Dmytro Firtash, with assets in mining, gas and media, is

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Sport

UCI calls for withdrawal of Astana license

The International Cycling Union has requested the withdrawal of the Astana team’s license for the 2015 World Tour after an investigation into doping

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Bangladesh

Atheist US blogger killed in machete attack in Bangladesh

A machete-wielding mob has hacked to death a blogger in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka. Avijit Roy, A US citizen of Bangladeshi origin, was an atheist

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Cinema

'Snow Therapy' will test your convictions on the nuclear family

‘Snow Therapy’ is the story of a perfect little Swedish family that has come to the French resort of Les Arcs for a few days skiing. Everything is

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Ukraine

Ukraine: Reports of fresh casualties put truce under strain

Heavy weapons are withdrawn from the Ukrainian city of Soledar, amid reports of renewed fighting elsewhere in the east of the country.

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United Kingdom

British PM defends intelligence services over "Jihadi John"

The families of hostages killed by ISIL have been reacting to the naming of a British militant who fronted some of the beheading videos. Some are

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Greece

Exclusive: Tsipras promises meritocracy, transparency for Greece, urges Europe to put people first

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World

Handwriting and the digital age, time for change in schools?

Is the writing on the wall for cursive script? The advent of digital technology has raised searching questions in the academic world about the

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Sport

IOC proposes rule change for athletes

The International Olympic Committee Executive Board met in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday to discuss preparations for the 2016 Games with the IOC looking

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World

French bomb ISIL, MPs meet Assad, young Europeans join extremists, Charlie lives on

The Iraqi army gained ground in Anbar province while ISIL dug in to hold onto its strategic conquest Mosul. The western-led coalition against

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Economy

Europe Weekly: Greek bailout extended after reforms win approval

In this edition of Europe Weekly: Greece secures a four month bailout extension after reforms are approved by eurozone ministers, France wins another

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USA

Watch: Llama drama as daring duo give hapless captors the slip

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Iraq

ISIL destruction of Iraqi antiquities a 'major security issue,' says UNESCO

UNESCO condemns ISIL's destruction of priceless artefacts in Iraq and calls an emergency meeting of the Security Council.

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USA

Cuban officials due in Washington for historic visit

A month after a US delegation visited Havana, Cuban officials are due in Washington for an historic visit

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Culture news

Alberta Ferretti's Renaissance-inspired collection wows at Milan Fashion Week

To see and be seen: that’s the name of the game at Milan Fashion Week. The Gucci show drew both anonymous and famous fashion fans alike, as crowds

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Each week our team of international journalists curate stories that haven't hit the headlines, but we think are worth a second look.

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Germany

Germany votes to approve Greek bailout extension

Germany has voted to extend Greece's bailout, granting a credit lifeline to Athens.

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2015-02-27

Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow

Syrians start to return to Kobani as Kurds fight off ISIL

Qatar 2022: Blatter wants final to be played on December 18

Star Trek's Mr Spock, actor Leonard Nimoy, dies aged 83

Woman missing at sea after freak waves at Game of Thrones set location

Communist Cuba can't wait to end US embargo squeeze

Spanish police arrest men accused of fighting with Ukraine separatists

Russian court upholds Navalny prison sentence

UCI calls for withdrawal of Astana license

Atheist US blogger killed in machete attack in Bangladesh

'Snow Therapy' will test your convictions on the nuclear family

British PM defends intelligence services over "Jihadi John"

Handwriting and the digital age, time for change in schools?

IOC proposes rule change for athletes

French bomb ISIL, MPs meet Assad, young Europeans join extremists, Charlie lives on

Europe Weekly: Greek bailout extended after reforms win approval

Watch: Llama drama as daring duo give hapless captors the slip

A Life with Eric and George: Pattie Boyd offers intimate photo show

Cuban officials due in Washington for historic visit

Alberta Ferretti's Renaissance-inspired collection wows at Milan Fashion Week

Under the radar: Stories you might have missed from around the world

A quite unique Festival