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Two more arrests over murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov
Two more men have been arrested over the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down in Moscow on 27 February
Boris Nemtsov murder: Two suspects detained in killing named as Anzor Gubashev and Zaur Dadaev
Details of the two suspects, Anzor Gubashev and Zaur Dadaev, who are in custody following fatal shooting of Nemtsov.
Boris Nemtsov murder: Moscow police Russia arrest two over Putin critic assassination
Russian authorities make two arrests linked to last week's murder of Boris Nemtsov murder in Moscow.
Alexei Navalny: Vladimir Putin critic and Boris Nemtsov ally freed from Russian prison
Navalny vowed Russian opposition would not be cowed in wake of Nemtsov slaying.
David Cameron: Britain ready to take Russia sanctions to 'whole different level'
British PM David Cameron says Russia has 'ripped up' rules book and can no longer access international markets.
Russia: As Perm-36 gulag museum is forced to close its doors 'Novorossiya' museum to open
News comes as Russia seeks to recast its Soviet and imperial past.
Nazi Hunter: Nuremberg-esque march no way to celebrate Estonian independence
Torchlight far-right parades show that, for once, the EU has something to learn from Putin and Russia
Cryptocurrency round-up: Independent Reserve CEO killed and Bitcoin is 'CIA conspiracy'
CEO Adam Tepper dies in an accident, while Russian MP is critical about bitcoin.
Simon Heffer: Vladimir Putin is laughing at the complacency of the West and its pathetic defences
The West needs to bolster its inadequate defence against the Putin threat.
Russian politician claims bitcoin is a CIA conspiracy to finance terrorism and revolutions
Russian MP Andrei Svintsov says all cryptocurrencies were created by US intelligence agencies.
Boris Nemtsov: 50,000 people march in Moscow in memory of murdered opposition leader
Nemtsov was shot four times in the back as he crossed a bridge near the Kremlin on 27 February.
Moscow: Boris Nemtsov mourners gather to commemorate slain Putin critic
Thousands of Nemtsov supporters set to gather in central Moscow to pay tribute.
Boris Nemtsov accused Russian president in weeks before his death: 'I fear Putin will kill me'
Opposition politician Boris Nemtsov spoke of his fear that Putin would have him killed just weeks before he was gunned down outside the Kremlin
Former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers warns of 'second Cuban missile crisis' amid growing Russia threat
The former chief of UK foreign intelligence calls for UK to boost defence spending in face of threat from increasingly belligerent Russia.
Russia: Former Yukos boss likens Putin to 'naked king presiding over weak economy'
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, asks West to prepare for post-Putin era.
Grexit could push Athens towards Russia or China
Closer ties between Athens and Moscow, or Athens and Beijing are something Western powers will not want, says Marc Faber.
Baltic nations set to lose €690m in 2015 due to Russian crisis
Value of goods and services exported to Russia by these three countries will shrink by between 18% and 25%.
Russia offers Iran hi-tech missiles as Moscow monetises Middle East conflict
New offer comes after Israeli and US pressure resulted in 2010 missile deal being dropped.
Russian war planes 'rehearsing attacks' in UK airspace - British military chief
Lord Stirrup raises terrifying possibility of Russian plane downing civilian jumbo jets.
Kerry accuses Russia of 'extraordinarily craven behaviour' over Ukraine; threatens more sanctions
Kerry accuses Moscow of 'extraordinarily craven behaviour' over Ukraine in meeting with Phillip Hammond.
Tens of thousands of Russians join Moscow 'Anti-Maidan' protest against Ukraine uprising
Russians participate in 'Anti-Maidan' protest as John Kerry is discussing further sanctions.
Ukraine crisis: Where is Viktor Yanukovych one year on from his ousting as president?
Yanukovych has kept quiet in his exile as war rages through eastern Ukraine.
Michael Fallon warns of Russia threat to Baltics: 'Vladimir Putin is testing Nato'
Defence secretary warned Putin could deploy tactics to destabilise the Baltic states like in Crimea.
Simon Heffer: Putin isn't afraid of the EU but will he risk all by taking on Nato in the Baltics?
Putin's fall from power is more likely to come from a coup than anything Europe can impose.
The Billion Dollar Bank Job: How hackers stole $1bn from 100 banks in 30 countries
We look at how the Carabanak cyber-crime gang was able to steal up to $1bn without being noticed.
Carbanak cyber-criminals steal $1bn from 100 banks worldwide
Banks in 30 countries including Russia, US, Germany, China and Canada hit by cyber attack.
Majority of Americans believe Isis poses greatest threat to USA
Eighty four per cent of those polled believe Isis poses greatest threat to US over next decade.
Martial law to be imposed throughout Ukraine if the ceasefire fails
Martial law will definitely be imposed throughout Ukraine if the ceasefire fails, according to President Poroshenko.
IMF to provide $17.5bn loan for Ukraine under new financial rescue plan
New deal will replace $17bn loan programme announced by IMF in April, of which $4.5bn has been disbursed already.
Ukraine crisis: Combatants scouring dark web for advice on bridge bombing and anti-tank missiles
Bitcoin buys sniper rifles, anti-tank missiles and assassins on the internet's black markets