Archive August 2009
Venezuelan Case Recalls Russia's Khodorkovsky
Egilio Cedeno, a Venezuelan businessman with close ties to the political opposition has been arrested in a case similar to Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
United Russia Told Their Power Won’t Last Forever
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev spoke to members of his party United Russia and told them that they would have to be prepared to see challenges to its dominant political rule.
Medvedev Proposes Ending Jury Trials for More Crimes
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed further restricting the use of jury trials, prompting criticism from legal experts and human rights activists.
Medvedev Attacks Ukraine Leadership
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has launched an attack on Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko ahead of the country's presidential elections.
Head of Russian Charity Found Shot Dead with Husband
The head of a Chechen charity was found shot dead with her husband, a day after being abducted from her office.
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