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Kremlin Power Politics: Khodorkovsy and Lebedev and Russia

Hope for Khodorkovsky, and for Russia? Amy Knight Alexey Sazonov/AFP/Getty Images Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev standing behind a glass wall in a Moscow courtroom, May 17, 2011 At first glance, it is hard not to conclude that the future looks dire for Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev, the former Yukos executives who have been…

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Egypt: Suleiman promises dialogue while continuing repression

Wave of change in the Arab world Suleiman promises dialogue while continuing repression Vice President of Egypt refuses to accept foreign interference .- The Minister of Health 13 confirmed dead and 1,200 wounded .- The pro-Mubarak hotels surround the press .- A Greek journalist, stabbed other journalists arrested and equipment smashed Central Cairo has again…