Russia: Anti-corruption Protests Bring Thousands Into Streets

The United States has condemned the arrests of hundreds of protesters in Russia, who had been taking part in anti-corruption demonstrations. Washington also said it was troubled that the opposition leader Alexei Navalny had been detained. He's due in court today.

At least six Japanese high school students are feared dead, after they were caught in an avalanche at a ski resort.

The BBC looks into the political ramifications of the appointment of an ultra Hindu nationalist as head of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India.