Russia
Syrian Protestors Attack Russian Embassy in London
Opposition supporters threw stones and chanted anti-Assad slogans.
Opposition Leader Detained at Pussy Riot Trial
Sergey Udaltsov was detained after trying to enter the courthouse.
Pussy Riot Members Found Guilty
The three band members are guilty of hooliganism, face three years in prison.
Putin Forever Linked With Pussy Riot
Harsh treatment of the protesting punks seen as indicative of his regime
Alicia Silverstone Pens Letter to Putin Asking for Pussy Riot Intervention
Wants awful, abusive Russian justice system to provide appropriate food for vegans.
Pussy Riot Supporters Detained
Three protesters were detained in Moscow ahead of the trial's verdict on Friday.
Pussy Riot Members Plan to Continue Protests
Although three members are already on trial the rest of Pussy Riot have vowed to continue their protests against Putin.
Mufti Speaks up for Pussy Riot
The scholar claimed, "we think that these girls should be let go and should not be prosecuted."
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Not Happy With Madonna
Dmitry Rogozin responded on twitter to the singer's demand for the release of Pussy Riot.
Russian Islamist Sect Kept Children in Catacombs For Years
The underground compound was discovered during a murder investigation.
Putin the One on Trial, Say Pussy Riot Women
Closing statements talk about the harshness of Russia's justice system.
Russian Blogger Tweets His Own Bugging By the Kremlin
Sent photos and videos of the wiretap to his followers
Russian Underground (Literally) Muslim Sect Charged with Child Abuse
83-year-old leader had declared himself a prophet, kept children in subterranean network.
Jail Term Cut For Russian Tycoon's Ex-Business Partner
Mikhail Khodorkovsky's former business partner could be freed as early as March
Pussy Riot Verdict Expected on Aug 17
State prosecutors want the band members imprisoned for three years.
Prosecutor Seeks Three Years for Pussy Riot
The trial of the dissident rock band has been likened to a Stalinist show trial and a medieval inquisition
Pussy Riot Trial "Medieval" Says Tycoon
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the tycoon jailed for largely political reasons, says the punk rock activists face the equivalent of a medieval inquisition
Madonna Asks for Leniency for Pussy Riot
"I'm against censorship, so I hope that the judge is lenient with them and that they are freed soon," she said.
Western Diplomats Observing Pussy Riot Trial
A British Member of Parliament and embassy officials have been observing the controversial court proceedings.
Russia Says UN Resolution Undermines Peace Efforts in Syria
It's okay: Nobody probably heard it over the explosions.
Pussy Riot Defense Lawyer: Stalinist Trials Were More Honest
A judge rejected 10 witnesses submitted by the defense
Hundreds of Russian Marines Are Heading to Syria
Three Russian landing ships will arrive in Syria soon to deliver supplies.
Putin on Pussy Riot
Perhaps offering a ray of hope to the protesting punk rockers, Russia's president cautioned against judging them harshly
Russia Fascinated with Pussy Riot Trial Drama
"This is better than going to the theatre!" one member of the audience exclaimed.
British Musicians Pen Support for Pussy Riot
Pete Townshend, Pet Shop Boys, others call charges "preposterous."
Russian Church Official: God Wants to Punish Pussy Riot, Not Us
Nevertheless, he encourages church and state growing closer.
Mitt Romney: Vladimir Putin Turning Back Clock on Progress
Uses Poland as an example of benefits of freedom
Russian Anti-Corruption Blogger Charged
Alexei Navalny, who has been charged with theft, faces a long prison sentence and is banned from leaving Russia.
The Mad Dream of a Libertarian Dictatorship
The long-lived, utterly insane idea of an autocrat imposing freedom
Russia Needs an Election Reset
Rejecting the ruling party's flagrant vote fraud and going back to 1999 rules would allow more sane politics.
