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• Russians march in memory of murdered Putin critic
• Netanyahu flies to U.S., signs of some easing of tensions over Iran speech
• Kerry to defend Israel as Netanyahu readies critique of Iran talks
• Iraq says launches offensive on Islamic State north of Baghdad
• More than 30 arrested as Hong Kong anti-China protesters scuffle with police
• North Korea, angered by drills, fires short-range missiles off coast
• Estonia's ruling pro-Western Reform Party wins election
• Poulter, Casey share lead at rain-delayed Honda Classic
• Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT
• Kerry tries to dampen fuss over Israeli PM's speech
• Israel's Netanyahu on 'historic' US mission
• Samsung ditches plastic design, adds mobile pay in new phone
• Rockets kill two, wound 30 in Libya's Benghazi
• Jimmie Johnson pulls away for another Atlanta Sprint Cup win
• Fast and furious: Rousey looks to future after 14-second win
• Estonia's pro-NATO Reform party wins vote overshadowed by Russia
• Israeli PM in US for controversial speech
• Tello nets 3, Porto beats Sporting 3-0 in Portugal
• Israeli official sees U.S. Congress as 'last brake' to stop Iran deal
• Dolce&Gabbana pay sentimental tribute to mothers in Milan
• Broadcasters propose FIFA election debate to Blatter, rivals
• Argentine president: late prosecutor had also praised her
• Outspoken Indian preacher wins Saudi prize for service to Islam
• Party of Lesotho's prime minister ahead in election results
• Napoli loses 1-0 at Torino as Lazio closes in on 3rd spot
• Madrid stumbles to 1-1 draw with Villarreal in Spain
• Reaction to the death of Minnie Minoso
• Chelsea wins League Cup; Real Madrid and PSG held to draws
• New York City mayor marches in gay pre-St. Patrick's parade
• Australia says hunt for missing MH370 jet may be called off soon
• Estonia's pro-NATO PM says his party wins election
• Cleared of cover-up charges, Argentine leader comes out swinging
• Anti-Putin protesters rally in New York after Nemtsov's murder
• PSG stays in second place after 0-0 draw at Monaco
• Tens of thousands march for slain Russian opposition leader Nemtsov
• Nadal beats Monaco to win 1st title in nearly 9 months
• Popular Peru ex-minister charged in killing of journalist
• Greece protests planned Turkish air maneuvers in Aegean Sea

Russians march in memory of murdered Putin critic Posted: 01 Mar 2015 08:32 AM PST By Polina Devitt and Maxim Rodionov MOSCOW (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Russians marched through central Moscow on Sunday, carrying banners declaring "I am not afraid" and chanting "Russia without Putin" in memory of murdered Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov. Families, the old and young walked slowly, with many holding portraits of the opposition politician and former deputy prime minister who was shot dead while walking home from a nearby restaurant on Friday night. His supporters have blamed the authorities. "If we can stop the campaign of hate that's being directed at the opposition, then we have a chance to change Russia.

Netanyahu flies to U.S., signs of some easing of tensions over Iran speech Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:41 PM PST By Matt Spetalnick and Dan Williams WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The United States and Israel showed signs of seeking to defuse tensions on Sunday ahead of a speech in Washington by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu when he will warn against a possible nuclear deal with Iran. Policy differences over the negotiations with Iran remained firm, however, as Netanyahu set off for the United States to deliver the speech, which has imperiled ties between the two allies. Israel fears that U.S. President Barack Obama's Iran diplomacy, with an end-of-March deadline for a framework accord, will allow its arch foe to develop atomic weapons -- something Tehran denies seeking.

Kerry to defend Israel as Netanyahu readies critique of Iran talks Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:25 PM PST By Arshad Mohammed GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will defend Israel at a U.N. human rights body on Monday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to criticize nuclear negotiations with Iran that the top diplomat is leading. Kerry landed in Geneva late on Sunday for up to three days of talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on a deal to restrain the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for easing sanctions on Tehran. In addition, Kerry will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday to discuss Iran, Syria and Ukraine and speak at the U.N. Human Rights Council in part to defend Israel against what U.S. officials regard as its bias against the Jewish state.

Iraq says launches offensive on Islamic State north of Baghdad Posted: 01 Mar 2015 01:12 PM PST By Dominic Evans BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's army and Shi'ite militia have launched a long-awaited offensive against Islamic State in Salahuddin province, a stronghold of the radical Islamist fighters north of Baghdad, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Sunday. The ultra-radical fighters control several strongholds in the mainly Sunni Muslim province of Salahuddin, including Tikrit, hometown of executed former president Saddam Hussein. They also hold other towns on the Tigris river, north of the government-held city of Samarra which Abadi visited on Sunday. ...

More than 30 arrested as Hong Kong anti-China protesters scuffle with police Posted: 01 Mar 2015 04:41 PM PST More than 30 people were arrested as a group of about 400 demonstrators in Hong Kong clashed with police in the latest sign of tensions caused by China's influence in the city. Protesters in Yuen Long, in Hong Kong's New Territories just a stone's throw from mainland China, chanted to "cancel the multiple-entry permit" and "topple the Chinese Communist Party" as they complained about so-called parallel traders, who buy goods in Hong Kong to sell at a profit across the border. Early on Monday, a police spokeswoman said a total of 36 people aged 13 to 74 had been arrested for offences including possessing offensive weapons, assault, disorder, and fighting. The demonstration mirrored others in recent weeks targeting mainland Chinese visitors that have tapped a seam of resentment against China, resulting in calls for greater Hong Kong nationalism and even independence from China, nearly three months after police cleared away the last of pro-democracy street protests in the city.

North Korea, angered by drills, fires short-range missiles off coast Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:30 PM PST North Korea fired two short-range missiles off its east coast on Monday, a South Korean military official said, a move seen as a protest against annual military exercises between South Korea and the United States that were due to start hours later. The firing came on the day when the U.S.-South Korean military exercises were scheduled to begin. North Korea frequently tests short-range missiles off its coast as part of military drills. The United Nations has imposed sanctions banning North Korea from launching longer-range ballistic missiles but not short-range missiles.

Estonia's ruling pro-Western Reform Party wins election Posted: 01 Mar 2015 04:41 PM PST TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Estonia's ruling Reform Party has emerged as the overall winner in the Baltic country's general election dominated by economic issues and security concerns over Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Poulter, Casey share lead at rain-delayed Honda Classic Posted: 01 Mar 2015 04:39 PM PST PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ian Poulter didn't realize he had a three-shot lead in the Honda Classic, only that he was playing well enough to feel like he was in control of his game and the tournament.

Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT Posted: 01 Mar 2015 04:32 PM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The yearlong search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has turned up no sign of the plane, but that doesn't mean it's been unproductive. It has yielded lessons and discoveries that could benefit millions, including coastal Australians, air and sea travelers and scientists trying to understand ancient changes to the earth's crust. The knowledge gained so far is of little comfort to family and friends of the 239 people still missing from the plane, which vanished last March 8 during a flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Beijing. While finding the plane remains the top priority for searchers and investigators, what they're learning along the way may prove valuable long after the search ends.

Kerry tries to dampen fuss over Israeli PM's speech Posted: 01 Mar 2015 04:28 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday tried to calm tensions with Israel before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's congressional address, yet insisted the Obama administration's diplomatic record with Iran entitles the U.S. to "the benefit of the doubt" as negotiators work toward a long-term nuclear deal. On a mission to warn of the dangers of a nuclear-armed Iran, Netanyahu arrived in Washington for the speech the White House didn't want him to give.

Israel's Netanyahu on 'historic' US mission Posted: 01 Mar 2015 04:21 PM PST Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Sunday for a "historic" quest to stop an international nuclear deal with Iran sought by the United States. "We know a great deal about the emerging agreement," a member of Netanyahu's entourage said on condition of anonymity. He would not indicate the source of the "excellent information" Israelis have about the deal, saying only that Netanyahu would elaborate when he addresses US lawmakers on Tuesday. Israel worries that Iran and world powers will likely clinch a deal that eases international sanctions on Tehran without applying sufficiently stringent safeguards to halt its nuclear drive.

Samsung ditches plastic design, adds mobile pay in new phone Posted: 01 Mar 2015 04:06 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung, locked in a tight race with Apple to be the world's biggest smartphone maker, has unveiled an important new phone that ditches its signature plastic design for more stylish metal and glass.

Rockets kill two, wound 30 in Libya's Benghazi Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:50 PM PST Rockets hit residential areas in Libya's Benghazi on Sunday, killing at least two people and wounding more than 30 others in continued fighting over the city, officials said. Nearly four years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya is caught up in a conflict between two rival governments, one internationally recognized and the other controlling Tripoli since its fighters took over the capital in the summer. The conflict involves loose confederations of rebel brigades who once battled Gaddafi, and Benghazi is a battle between a former Libyan general who declared war on Islamist militants, and an alliance of militants and former rebel fighters. Libyan military official Fadil Hassi said two people were killed and 30 wounded when at least two rockets hit downtown Benghazi.

Jimmie Johnson pulls away for another Atlanta Sprint Cup win Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:45 PM PST HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Likely locking up a run at his record-tying seventh championship before it even turns to spring, Jimmie Johnson pulled away after the final restart with 13 laps to go Sunday, winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Fast and furious: Rousey looks to future after 14-second win Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:42 PM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ronda Rousey won a fight in 16 seconds last summer, falling a second short of the quickest victory in UFC history. At the time, the bantamweight champion figured the speed with which she pummeled Alexis Davis was a fluke.

Estonia's pro-NATO Reform party wins vote overshadowed by Russia Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:35 PM PST Estonia's governing pro-NATO Reform party topped parliamentary elections Sunday, defeating a Kremlin-oriented rival amid concerns over a militarily resurgent Russia, but analysts warned that forging a coalition would be difficult. President Toomas Hendrik Ilves is expected to ask Reform chief, outgoing Prime Minister Taavi Roivas, to build a coalition on the basis of the 30 seats his party won in the 101-member parliament. "The Reform Party is the 2015 winner of the parliamentary elections," Roivas announced on Estonia's ERR public television late Sunday as official results showed his centrist Reform party won despite losing three seats.

Israeli PM in US for controversial speech Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:25 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington to deliver the speech to Congress that the Obama administration did not want him to give.

Tello nets 3, Porto beats Sporting 3-0 in Portugal Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:24 PM PST LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristian Tello scored a hat trick to give FC Porto a 3-0 win over Sporting Lisbon at home and keep it in the Portuguese league title race on Sunday.

Israeli official sees U.S. Congress as 'last brake' to stop Iran deal Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:24 PM PST The U.S. Congress could be "the last brake" for stopping a nuclear deal with Iran, a senior Israeli official said on Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the United States for a speech this week that has strained U.S.-Israeli relations. The official, who declined to be identified, told reporters on Netanyahu's plane that the prime minister in his address to Congress on Tuesday would give a detailed explanation of his objections to a deal with Iran. "In my opinion, Congress could be the last brake for stopping the deal - including if it is to happen on March 24," the official said, adding it was Israel's impression that members of Congress "do not necessarily know the details of the deal coming together, which we do not see as a good deal." Israel fears that President Barack Obama's Iran diplomacy, with an end-of-March deadline for a framework accord with six countries including the United States, will allow its archfoe to develop atomic weapons, something Tehran denies seeking.

Dolce&Gabbana pay sentimental tribute to mothers in Milan Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:22 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Model Bianca Balta won applause of approval as she walked down the Dolce&Gabbana runway in an advanced stage of pregnancy. It was part of the designing duo's early Mother's Day present to women, a collection dedicated to moms.

Broadcasters propose FIFA election debate to Blatter, rivals Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:16 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Sepp Blatter and his three FIFA presidential election rivals have been invited to participate in a television debate by the BBC and Sky.

Argentine president: late prosecutor had also praised her Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:15 PM PST BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine President Cristina Fernandez said Sunday the prosecutor who had accused her of a criminal cover-up had also praised her, characterizing the late Alberto Nisman's actions as contradictory in a sharply worded speech that included a rebuke of Israel over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center.

Outspoken Indian preacher wins Saudi prize for service to Islam Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:12 PM PST Zakir Naik, president of the Islamic Research Foundation in India, was one of five recipients of the King Faisal International Prize from Saudi Arabia's King Salman during a ceremony at a luxury Riyadh hotel. The annual prizes are a project of the King Faisal Foundation, established in 1976 by the children of King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz who died in 1975. Naik was honoured for being one of the most renowned non-Arabic speaking promoters of Islam. He founded the Peace TV channel, billed as the world's only channel specialising in comparative religion.

Party of Lesotho's prime minister ahead in election results Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:09 PM PST JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The party of Lesotho's prime minister on Sunday led in initial results from an election in the mountain kingdom, which held an early vote in an attempt to overcome tension among political factions.

Napoli loses 1-0 at Torino as Lazio closes in on 3rd spot Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:09 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Napoli missed the chance to move level with second-placed Roma as it lost 1-0 at Torino in Serie A on Sunday, while Lazio closed in on third place with the race for the final Champions League spot gathering pace.

Madrid stumbles to 1-1 draw with Villarreal in Spain Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:07 PM PST BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid stumbled to a costly 1-1 draw with Villarreal at home on Sunday to tighten the Spanish league title race.

Reaction to the death of Minnie Minoso Posted: 01 Mar 2015 03:00 PM PST CHICAGO (AP) — Reaction to the death of former Chicago White Sox outfielder Minnie Minoso:

Chelsea wins League Cup; Real Madrid and PSG held to draws Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:53 PM PST PARIS (AP) — Coach Jose Mourinho added some more silverware to his collection as Chelsea beat Tottenham to win the Capital One Cup.

New York City mayor marches in gay pre-St. Patrick's parade Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:43 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Bill de Blasio told hundreds of participants at a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-friendly St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday that a society for all is one that embraces and respects everyone.

Australia says hunt for missing MH370 jet may be called off soon Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:39 PM PST By Matt Siegel CANBERRA (Reuters) - The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 cannot go on forever, Australia's deputy prime minister said, and discussions are already under way between Australia, China and Malaysia as to whether to call off the hunt within weeks. No trace has been found of the Boeing 777 aircraft, which disappeared a year ago this week carrying 239 passengers and crew, in what has become one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history. The search of a rugged 60,000 sq km (23,000 sq mile) patch of sea floor some 1,600 km (1,000 miles) west of the Australian city of Perth, which experts believe is the plane's most likely resting place, will likely be finished by May. Australian Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss told Reuters that a decision would have to be taken well before then as to whether to continue into the vast 1.1 million sq km area around the primary search zone if nothing has been found.

Estonia's pro-NATO PM says his party wins election Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:36 PM PST TALLINN (Reuters) - Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Roivas claimed victory for his pro-NATO center-right Reform Party in Sunday's election after voting overshadowed by worries about relations to neighboring Russia. "The Reform Party is the 2015 winner of the parliamentary elections," Roivas said on ETV public television. His party leads on 27.7 percent of the vote, ahead of the opposition pro-Moscow Centre Party with 24.8 percent with almost all votes counted. (Reporting By David Mardiste, writing by Alister Doyle; Editing by Alistair Scrutton)

Cleared of cover-up charges, Argentine leader comes out swinging Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:35 PM PST In mid-January Cristina Fernandez was accused of conspiring to cover up Iran's alleged role in the truck-bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center. Prosecutor Alberto Nisman said Fernandez conspired to whitewash the bombing in order to complete a grains-for-oil deal with Tehran.

Anti-Putin protesters rally in New York after Nemtsov's murder Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:32 PM PST By Sebastien Malo NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dozens of protesters rallied in New York City on Sunday near the Russian permanent mission to the United Nations to denounce the murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov, despite fear of reprisals to themselves or family members back in Russia. Many carried signs that read "Putin Plague of 21st Century" and "Stop Dictator Putin - Stop Murderers," referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is denounced as an autocrat by a small but vocal opposition. "I know a lot of people who are discouraged to come because they're scared that their pictures or names appearing in the news will cause problems for their relatives back in Russia," Dimitry Smelansky, a 50-year old engineer who traveled to New York from Boston to take part in the rally.

PSG stays in second place after 0-0 draw at Monaco Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:30 PM PST PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain missed the chance to move top of the French league after wasting several good chances in a 0-0 draw away to Monaco on Sunday.

Tens of thousands march for slain Russian opposition leader Nemtsov Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:23 PM PST Tens of thousands of people marched in central Moscow on Sunday to honour the memory of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down near the Kremlin in the highest-profile assassination of Vladimir Putin's rule. A sea of grim-faced supporters, holding Russian flags and Nemtsov portraits, marched in the drizzle from a packed Moscow square to the bridge over the Moskva where the 55-year-old was shot in the back shortly before midnight Friday. In what appeared to be the largest opposition gathering since anti-Kremlin rallies in 2011-12 brought more than 100,000 people into the streets, marchers honoured Nemtsov's memory while condemning Moscow's stance on Ukraine. "Stop the war" in Ukraine, said others.

Nadal beats Monaco to win 1st title in nearly 9 months Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:18 PM PST BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Rafael Nadal won his first title in nearly nine months Sunday after defeating Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-1 at the Argentina Open.

Popular Peru ex-minister charged in killing of journalist Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:10 PM PST LIMA, Peru (AP) — A retired army general widely seen as a possible presidential candidate has been formally charged with murdering a prominent journalist 26 years ago during the country's internal conflict, a prosecutor announced.

Greece protests planned Turkish air maneuvers in Aegean Sea Posted: 01 Mar 2015 02:03 PM PST ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is protesting Turkey's move to reserve a large chunk of airspace over the Aegean Sea for military maneuvers until the end of the year, a Greek foreign ministry spokesman says.

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