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Kremlin Sorry to See Kim Jong Il Go – Havel, Not So Much
The Russian leadership is ignoring the death of Czech President Vaclav Havel but mourning that of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il, Kasparov.ru reports. While condolences have poured into the Czech...
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European Parliament Tells Putin to Cool It
The European Parliament is calling on Vladimir Putin to simmer down his language in regards to anti-government demonstrators and to instead begin “a sincere dialogue.” A press release Thursday on the...
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Kasparov & Nemtsov: Sanction Putin’s Criminals
Sanction Putin’s Criminals By Garry Kasparov and Boris Nemtsov March 15, 2012 On Thursday, the U.S. Senate will hold a hearing to discuss the accession of Russia to the World Trade Organization and the...
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European Parliament Concerned Over Khimki Forest
Leading environmental activist Yevgenia Chirikova spoke today at a public hearing of the European Parliament about illegal highway construction through outer Moscow’s protected Khimki Forest,...
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Pussy Riot Verdict & Kasparov Arrest: How You Can Help
The disgraceful two-year prison sentence given to three members of the punk band Pussy Riot and the unlawful arrest and beating of opposition leader Garry Kasparov has brought renewed international...
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Kasparov, Gudkov Meet With Estonian MEP
On Monday, leading Russian oppositionist Garry Kasparov held an unofficial meeting with Estonian European Parliament Deputy Kristiina Ojuland in Tallinn to discuss political issues in Russia and a...
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Abramovich and the English Royal Treasurer
Of all the forms of corruption that take place in Russia every day, one that tends to stay off the media radar is financial corruption. Much of the time, the banal financial machinations involved are...
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Surrounded by Mormons
While nearly half of the active American electorate voted for a Mormon for president earlier this week, the Church of Latter Day Saints has not enjoyed such a warm reception in Russia as of late....
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Razvozzhayev Torture Allegations Brought to UN
Russia human rights advocates have handed over information about the alleged torture of opposition activist Leonid Razvozzhayev to the United Nations Committee Against Torture, Interfax reports....
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‘Sassy’ St. Petersburg Judge Throws Out Madonna Case
When pop superstar Madonna staged a concert in St. Petersburg this past summer, the Russian media was in a frenzy most of all over her support of three jailed women from the punk group Pussy Riot. Less...
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