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Fallon: Russia 'danger' to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia
BBC News
There is a "real and present danger" of Russia trying to destabilise the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the UK defence secretary says. Michael Fallon said he was worried about "pressure" from Russian President Vladimir Putin on the ex-Soviet ...

The Firepower That Ukraine Needs   Wall Street Journal
• Russia and the EU on Wednesday traded accusations over violation of ceasefire.   Xinhua
Putin could threaten the Baltic states, says defence minister: Nato prepared to ...   Daily Mail
euronews
The Guardian
Mirror.co.uk
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Boko Haram: Nigeria's neighbours join blitz
Independent Online
Maiduguri, Nigeria - Nigerian forces have killed more than 300 Boko Haram fighters during an operation to recapture 11 towns and villages since the start of the week, the military said on Wednesday, as its war increasingly sucked in neighbours Cameroon, ...

Nigeria Military Offensive Aims to Weaken Boko Haram   Voice of America
Dozens killed in bombing of Niger village; official blames Nigeria   Reuters
Boko Haram threatens to disrupt Nigeria's polls   Nigerian Tribune
Herald Sun
Daily Sun
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Argentines March in Downpour Seeking Justice for Dead Prosecutor
Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) -- Hundreds of thousands of Argentines rallied in the streets in silent homage to deceased prosecutor Alberto Nisman under heavy rain in a march the government had warned was an attempt at a “soft coup d'etat.” In Buenos Aires, umbrellas ...

Crowds pack streets to protest Argentine prosecutor's death   CNN
Thousands march in honor of deceased Argentine prosecutor   Los Angeles Times
More Than 400000 Rally in Buenos Aires Over Alberto Nisman Death   NDTV
ABC Online
New York Times
The Times (subscription)
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Myanmar's government says 3 more ethnic rebel groups involved in fighting in ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's government on Wednesday accused three more ethnic rebel groups of being involved in armed clashes in northeastern Shan state, where a week of fighting against Kokang rebels has left dozens of soldiers dead and sent ...

Tens of thousands flee Myanmar conflict as aid curbed   Channel News Asia
Myanmar declares martial law in troubled Kokang region   ABS CBN News
Myanmar puts army in charge in troubled Kokang region | Bangkok Post: news   Bangkok Post
Channel 4 News (blog)
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Italy: IS is setting up stronghold in Libya
Irish Examiner
Italy has issued its strongest warning yet about the danger of the Islamic State group establishing a stronghold in Libya from where it could attack Europe and destabilise neighbouring states. Italy called for urgent international action to halt Libya's slide into ...

STEPHEN GLOVER: Those countless refugees fleeing Libya for Europe should ...   Daily Mail
Libya civil war: Italy ready to train anti-Isis forces to protect its own borders   The Independent
Record Number of Migrants Arrive in Europe Fleeing ISIS   ABC News
Arab News
New Zealand Herald
Gazzetta del Sud english
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A slippery slope for Switzerland's Russian skiers
Financial Times
“It's complicated,” says the concierge at the W, one of Verbier's swankier hotels, when I inquire about this season's dramatically diminished Russian clientele. Swiss resorts, says the concierge, have suffered from the surge of the swiss franc and Russia's ...

Pro-Russian rebels break truce to seize flashpoint Ukraine town   Channel News Asia
Putin, Al-Sisi, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Holocaust Remembrance   Huffington Post
Putin calls West's bluff over Ukraine peace deal   TODAYonline
Reuters Africa
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Make-or-break moment for Indian markets coming
Moneycontrol.com
Investors' unflinching faith in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be put to the test later this month when the government presents its annual Budget, which strategists say could be an inflection point for the country's roaring stock market. The Budget, to be ...

Aero India 2015 brightens up Bengaluru skies   Times of India (blog)
Day 2 of PM Modi's suit auction, bidding stands at Rs 1.2 crore   IBNLive
India may not scale down multi-billion dollar food handout programme   Deccan Chronicle
Financial Express
Economic Times
The Hindu
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UPDATE 3-Istanbul snowstorm grounds planes, shuts Bosphorus to tankers
Reuters
(Updates with Besiktas club's departure). ISTANBUL Feb 18 (Reuters) - A snowstorm in Istanbul grounded planes, halted traffic and forced the closure of the Bosphorus Strait shipping channel on Wednesday, Turkish officials said. Turkish Airlines, Europe's ...

Istanbul snowbound: Two days of snowfall disrupts life   Daily Sabah
Istanbul airport closed due to heavy snowfall   GlobalPost
Snow pummels Istanbul   Independent Online
Toronto Sun
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