RFE/RL Headlines
3/23/2011 9:04:44 PM
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Features
Thousands of Iranians travel to neighboring Armenia looking for fun during the two-week celebrations of Norouz, the Persian New Year. More 
As Bombs Explode In Libya, Global Debate Rages
Everyone wants to put a label on the Libya operation. Some call it humanitarian intervention. Some call it imperialism. More 
Havel Film Premieres In Prague
Moviegoers in Prague are attending the premiere of former Czech President Vaclav Havel's first feature film this week, marking the latest career twist of the internationally renowned playwright and ex-dissident who led the Velvet Revolution that toppled communism in 1989. More 
American Filmmaker On Military Effort In Afghanistan: 'Define Victory For Me'
RFE/RL talks to filmmaker Carol Dysinger, director of the feature-length documentary, "Camp Victory, Afghanistan," which tracks the evolution of the country's new army under the guidance of U.S. and international forces. More 
Turkey Blocks NATO Agreement On Libya Command Role
NATO warships have begun patrolling off Libya's coast to enforce a UN arms embargo, but the alliance is still undecided over its possible role in a no-fly zone over the North African country. More 
Former Ukrainian President Denies Role In Journalist's Murder
Ukraine's former president, Leonid Kuchma, has denied having any role in the 2000 killing of journalist Heorhiy Gongadze. Kuchma issued the public denial a day after Ukrainian prosecutors announced a formal investigation into his alleged role in the high-profile murder. More 
Belarusian Activists Jailed For Holding Rally For Colleagues
Two Belarusian activists have been sentenced in Minsk to short jail terms for holding a protest rally in support of two colleagues. More 
EU Chides Moldova On Discrimination Bill
A European official tasked with helping Moldova bring its laws closer to EU standards has urged Chisinau to pass an antidiscrimination bill on time and without changes, despite public outrage over a "sexual orientation" clause in the draft. More 
Ingush Oppositionist Beaten, Detained
Opposition activist Magomed Khazbiyev was beaten and detained today in the volatile Russian republic of Ingushetia. More 
Kyrgyz President's Trial Adjourned So Victims' Names Can Be Read
The trial of ousted Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev and his associates was adjourned today to give the judge time to prepare a complete list of their alleged victims. More 
Tajikistan Hosts Iranian Culture Festival
Tajikistan today opened a festival showcasing Iranian culture that will continue through March 27. More 
'1,200 Political Arrests' In Iran
The report by the Human Rights House of Iran (HRHI), which is based outside Iran, says at least 1,256 people -- including students and journalists -- were arrested in the period. More 
Russian Ombudsman Slams Extrajudicial Killings In North Caucasus
In the annual report on human rights in Russia, ombudsman Vladimir Lukin condemns the ongoing "extrajudicial killings of members of illegal armed formations in the North Caucasus." Lukin stresses that he does not question the need for harsh measures in the fight against militants, but he reaffirms that the struggle against lawlessness must be waged using only lawful means. More 
Russia's 30-Ruble Army
The existence of China’s 50-cent party is well known. But now it seems Russia is attempting to form its own army of online contributors, who are paid a small sum to comment on articles or in forums critical of the ruling elite. More 
Cold Water From The Taliban
Outpost’s recent piece on the idea of opening a diplomatic office for the Taliban in Turkey has inspired quite a bit of comment. Now we’ve received some feedback from a source who has a long track record of good access to the Taliban. More |
