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Dozens detained over Russian opposition TV protest

AFP

Police in Moscow on Saturday said they had detained around 40 demonstrators protesting apparent pressure from authorities to silence Russia’s top opposition broadcaster. Some 150 people attended a flash mob protest close to the Kremlin in support of…

By Kimberly Paxton A rather blatant snub occurred at the opening ceremonies of the Sochi Olympics today. Irina Rodnina was hand-selected by President Vladimir Putin to light the Olympic torch. Why is this a big deal? Because of this wordless Tweet with…