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Russia

Putin launches investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder

Russian media reports President Vladimir Putin has commissioned a wide-ranging investigation into the murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov.

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.

World News

New, huge black hole challenges pre-existing theories

At 12 billion times as big as the sun, a newly-discovered black hole is challenging what we thought we knew about physics.

United Kingdom

Reports suggest ISIL beheading suspect 'Jihadi John' is London man

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Syria

Revised reports suggest ISIL has abducted over 200 Assyrian Christians in Syria

In Syria, fresh reports revise the number of Assyrian Christians believed to have been abducted by ISIL from 90 to over 200.

Spain

Spain: Podemos criticises Rajoy's 'useless' government in alternative state-of-the-nation address

'The nightmare is not over for Spain' says Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias in an alternative state-of-the-nation address.

United Kingdom

'I'm going to carry on': Madonna fall closes Brits with a bang

Madonna closes the Brit Awards with a bang, while 'nice guy' Ed Sheeran and singing sensation Sam Smith take home two statues each.

France

Lyon-Turin railway back on track

It’s back on track. The long-disputed Lyon – Turin railway line will be constructed by 2020, French President François Hollande has announced. “We

Economy

Green light for Greece: Eurogroup approves plans for economic reform

The Eurogroup of EU finance ministers has given Greek bailout plans the green light, an official from Athens confirms. The deal removes the risk of

Syria

'ISIL abducts' at least 90 Christians in Syria

ISIL militants abduct at least 90 Assyrian Christians in dawn raids across north-eastern Syria, activists claim

France

'No wild activity took place': DSK testifies in pimping trial

"I've committed no crime or offence. No wild activity took place," says former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn as he takes the stand on charges of pimping.

USA

'Don't steal apples', and other messages to take away from the Grammys

A five-point list of serious and lighthearted messages from the 2015 Grammy Awards.

USA

Grammys: Sam Smith triumphs, Beck surprises and Madonna does what Madonna does best

British soul singer Sam Smith wins big at the 57th Grammy Awards, while the red carpet provided some fine examples of thought-provoking wardrobe choices.

Germany

Ukraine crisis: Poroshenko appeals for support from the West

On day two of the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine pleads for further backing in the fight against pro-Russian rebels, but the West hesitates over providing weapons.

Germany

Ukraine crisis: Hot topic provokes conflicting views at Munich Security Conference

The crisis in Ukraine tops the agenda as the three-day Munich Security Conference gets underway. Whether or not to provide Ukraine with weaponry is proving a contentious topic.

Greece

Greece: Peaceful anti-austerity rally in Athens attracts thousands

Athens anti-austerity rally goes without a hitch, with demonstrators chanting in support of new Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.

Ukraine

Next stop, Moscow: Merkel and Hollande to present peace plan for Ukraine in Russia

Moscow bound: After Kyiv, the French and German heads of state will head to Russia to present their peace plan for eastern Ukraine to President Vladimir Putin.

Jordan

Multiple Jordanian airstrikes 'destroy ISIL targets' in Syria

Jordan claims to have hit several key ISIL-run bases following a number of air strikes over Syria.

Ukraine

23 dead in 24 hours in fresh attacks on eastern Ukraine

Dwindling hopes for peace in eastern Ukraine. As fighting rages on, reports suggest at least 23 people have been killed in 24 hours between January 31 and February 1.

Greece

Alexis Tsipras: Left-wing, anti-austerity and in charge of Greece

Alexis Tsipras is officially the new Prime Minister of Greece. Left-wing, hardline anti-austerity leader Tsipras is a known atheist. As such, the

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