Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq, with crowds gathering along the route as the procession enters Iraqi territory.

Trump endorses Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee governor after her Republican primary win over John Rose, calling her general election opponent a 'Radical Left Democrat'

Donald Trump endorsed Marsha Blackburn for governor of Tennessee after her Republican primary victory over John Rose, calling her next opponent a 'Radical Left Democrat' who does not represent Tennessee's values.

Judge recuses from case against Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, lawyer Ara Zograbyan says. Armenia opened the case Feb 14 on charges of obstructing a judicial act amid PM Pashinyan's push to remove the church leader.

The judge in the case of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II recused himself, lawyer Ara Zograbyan reported. On February 14, the Armenian prosecutor's office opened a case against Karekin II on charges of obstructing the execution of a judicial act. In recent months, Pashinyan has effectively been openly conducting a campaign to remove Karekin II from the post of head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is elected for life.

Russia's Rodina party files Supreme Court lawsuit seeking removal of Yabloko from State Duma elections, alleging financial violations. Party chief Zhuravlev also claims foreign funding tied to Khodorkovsky. CEC had cleared Yabloko's list.

The Rodina party has filed a lawsuit with Russia's Supreme Court to remove the Yabloko party from State Duma elections, citing alleged financial violations, Rodina chairman and State Duma deputy Alexey Zhuravlev told TASS.

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles loses Republican primary to Charlie Hatcher 53.3% to 46.8%, a rare defeat for a Trump-endorsed incumbent, with 95% of precincts reporting.

US Rep. Andy Ogles lost Tennessee's Republican primary to challenger Charlie Hatcher despite receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement, in a rare election defeat for a Trump-backed candidate. Hatcher won with 53.3% of the vote to Ogles' 46.8%, with 95% of precincts reporting.