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High risk, low reward: Russia’s opposition leader in court

A Russian regional court will determine the future of one of the country’s most influential…

Wednesday, February 8

An outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin faces court on embezzlement charges that could prevent him from challenging for the presidency in 2018.

Haiti: new management, same problems

Controversial President-elect Jovenel Moise will be sworn in on Tuesday. His election last November set…

Colombia pursues peace once more

Last year Colombia’s president, Juan Manuel Santos, won the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for ending…

Russia begins month-long US dollar purchase

Russia’s central bank will buy $100 million a day for 30 days beginning on Tuesday.…

Tuesday, February 7

Russia’s central bank starts a US dollar shopping spree that could help Vladimir Putin to electoral victory…but it insists its intentions are benign.

Israeli parliament votes on legalising settlements

The Knesset is expected to hold a vote on legalising some 4,000 unauthorised settlement homes…

Buhari resumes official duties

Nigeria’s president has been worryingly absent for the past two weeks. Last month, the 74-year-old Muhammadu…

Iran, Russia and Turkey: the Syrian troika

Discussions on the Syrian ceasefire will resume on Monday as the deal’s architects discuss monitoring…

Monday, February 6

Nigeria’s president has been curiously absent recently but is expected to return to official duties on Monday. But will he be fit enough to serve out his term?