Nemtsov, Russian opposition leader, shot dead in Moscow
Boris Nemtsov, veteran opposition figure and critic of President Putin, was killed by a volley of shots from a passing car on a central Moscow bridge. The 59 year old had helped organize an opposition rally planned for Sunday. Local authorities and media reported the incident as it unfolded.
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Ukraine sees cease fire tested as deaths rise in east
Augmenting volatility, Ukraine reports first fatalities in three days as Poroshenko warns of a Russian military threat even if a cease fire holds. Troops begin towing away artillery, signaling possible progress on the February 15 truce.
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DHS Funding Episode Highlights House Senate Split
The 20 day funding bill failed in the House amid Democratic opposition and Republican dissent. A one week bill passed the Senate and House by voice vote, aiming to prolong talks on longer term DHS funding. Leaders warned of fresh stalemate unless a clean funding measure is agreed.
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