The African continent emits an estimated 3 percent of global CO2 emissions, yet is among most exposed to climate change.
At least four land-based earthquakes of between 6.2 and 5.5 magnitudes were recorded, though no damage was reported.
Alexey Navalny was Russian President Vladimir Putin's fiercest domestic critic before being jailed for nine years.
Leonard Glenn Francis had pleaded guilty in a $35m bribery case involving US Navy officials.
Gov't has promised to abolish temporary visas that have left thousands struggling to survive but has given no timeframe.
Opposition lawmakers pledge to challenge contentious bill, which rights groups say gives too much power to the military.
