BBC: Spy poisoning: Russian diplomats expelled across US and Europe
The United States and its European allies are expelling dozens of Russian diplomats in a co-ordinated response to the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the UK.
It is said to be the largest collective expulsion of Russian intelligence officers in history.
Prime Minister Theresa May said 18 countries have aligned with the UK, expelling more than 100 diplomats.
Russia vowed to retaliate to the "provocative gesture".
Russia denies any role in the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, in Salisbury, southern England. The pair remain in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi Arabia: 7 missiles fired from Yemen, 1 killed from falling debris. Yemen war: Saudis shoot down missiles fired by Houthi rebels.
Yemen Houthi rebels rally against Saudi bombing in Sanaa.
As Turkey begins military incursion in Iraq, Erdogan suggests Trump not calling the shots in Syria. Erdogan: Turkey to do 'what is necessary' if Iraq fails in Sinjar.
Fresh rebel withdrawals from Syria's shrinking Ghouta.
Israel strikes Hamas in Gaza for second day.
UAE says its first nuclear reactor complete.
Iran senses nuclear deal's last gasps in Pompeo, Bolton picks.
Iran currency hits record low, crashing through 50,000 mark.
Netanyahu again faces Israeli police in corruption probe.
ASIA
China urges US to 'stop economic intimidation' over tariffs.
High-level North Korean official may be visiting Beijing: Japanese media.
North Korea's top diplomat Ri Yong Ho to visit Russia.
Putin to visit China as leaders consolidate power at home.
Former South Korean president refuses questioning under detention.
India's Narendra Modi in hot water over alleged app data-sharing.
Malaysia seeks 10 year-jail terms for 'fake news'.
AFRICA
Egypt election: Voters to elect president.
Sisi supporters revel as Egypt election gets underway.
Five killed by Boko Haram in Niger attack.
EU extends sanctions on three Libyan political figures.
Sierra Leone presidential run-off set for Tuesday.
Congo says it rejects foreign aid to fund elections.
Angola: José Filomeno dos Santos named suspect in $500m fraud case. Son of Angola's ex-president charged with fraud.
South Africa's Zuma to appear in court on April 6 on graft charges.
EUROPE
Germany, other countries, expel Russian diplomats over Skripal poisoning.
Russia retaliates with vow to expel dozens of western diplomats.
UK says world's patience is wearing thin with Russia's Putin after chemical attack.
Fire tragedy at Kemerovo shopping mall leaves at least 64 dead. Russia Kemerovo fire: Shopping centre exits 'were blocked'.
German court set to rule on Carles Puigdemont detention.
'Orange snow' baffles eastern Europeans.
Watch it, Facebook: new EU data rules may have broad impact.
Billion euro cyber-suspect arrested in Spain.
AMERICAS
Witness in Mueller probe aided UAE agenda in Congress.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans open to Trump’s planned NKorea talks.
Venezuela’s Maduro gave $4 billion worth of projects to Odebrecht in return for campaign funds: Brazil paper.
The world's largest Coke bottler is shutting down operations in one of Mexico's most violent states because of constant attacks.
Stormy Daniels describes her alleged affair with Donald Trump.
Trump lawyer tells porn star 'cease and desist' after interview: letter.
Obama envisions creating 'a million young Barack Obamas' during speech in Japan.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS seeking a comeback in Iraq.
Eritrea accuses Qatar, Sudan of funding terrorism, deploying fighter planes on border.
Al Qaeda again addresses factional infighting in Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China and US begin negotiations. The US and China are in talks to try to avoid a trade war.
Facebook's privacy practices are under investigation, FTC confirms. Facebook shares in fresh slide amid US consumer agency probe.
After turf battle Uber ridesharing company sells southeast Asia operations.
Remington: US gunmaker files for bankruptcy amid 'Trump slump'.
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