Russia dissident musicians Pussy Riot tour America to gain more support for human rights campaign

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Pussy Riot rockers in US to fight for jailed bandmates

AFP – Two members of the Russian feminist punk-rock band Pussy Riot on Friday urged the United States to help free their bandmates jailed last year for an anti-government protest performance. The two women, who slipped into the country on a surprise visit, met with US lawmakers as well as White House.