Russians bid farewell to Nemtsov
Thousands of Russians bid farewell to murdered Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov during his funeral in the capital Moscow. BBC News – Europe
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Chile’s Villarrica volcano erupts
The Villarrica volcano, one of the most active in South America, erupts in southern Chile, spewing ash and lava into the air. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ebola nations ‘need huge aid plan’
Liberia’s president calls for an aid package for the Ebola-affected countries of West Africa along the lines of the post-WWII Marshall Plan. BBC News – Africa
Iraq moves against IS in Tikrit
Iraq launches military operation to recapture Saddam Hussein’s hometown of Tikrit from Islamic State, Iraqi TV says. BBC News – Middle East
Oligarch faces North Sea deal block
The UK government says it will block the sale of 12 North Sea oil and gas fields to Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman. BBC News – Business
Kerry to tackle Lavrov on Ukraine
US Secretary of State John Kerry meets his Russian counterpart for the first time since accusing Russia of lying about its role in Ukraine’s war. BBC News – Europe