BBC Look-Ahead: Russia Gears Up For Election; Mattis Heads To Bahrain; Fake News On Trial

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It’s a major week in Russia as the country gears up to this weekend’s presidential elections. Vladimir Putin is expected to win handily, but the opposition party isn’t remaining quiet.

The BBC’s Rob Hugh-Jones has analysis. He also discusses fake news websites currently on trial in Europe and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ trip to Bahrain.