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6/6/2011 7:09:13 PM
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A Hollywood drama about the Russia-Georgia war of August 2008 has premiered in the Georgian capital. Cuban-American actor Andy Garcia, who stars as President Mikheil Saakashvili, spoke alongside director Renny Harlin at the premier screening in Tbilisi. As well as dramatizing Saakashvili's role in the events, the film also follows a journalist and More 
A New Russian Women’s Movement -- Or A Cynical Political Ploy?
A new movement founded by a lawmaker from United Russia says it will campaign for more women in Russia’s top political jobs. But analysts say the movement is just one of hundreds of groups just seeking a place in the All-Russia People’s Front in a short-lived play to ensure political gain. More 
Poland, Soon To Assume Leading EU Post, Pledges Greater Attention To Eastern Europe
In an interview with RFE/RL, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski describes the issues that Poland intends to highlight during its tenure as president of the Council of the European Council, which it assumes on July 1. More 
Kazakh Court Opens Kyrgyz Killing Case
At the June 6 hearing in Almaty, one of the defendants, former Kyrgyz State Committee for National Security agent Aldayar Ismankulov, pleaded not guilty and said the whole case is politically motivated. More Hundreds of striking Kazakh oil workers have gathered in the western city of Aqtau to support 30 colleagues on trial for taking part in an "unsanctioned mass gathering." More 
Tajik Policemen's Trial In Detainee's Death Resumes
The trial has resumed in Dushanbe of two former police officers charged over the death of a detainee. More 
Ukraine: No Reporters In Prez House
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych refused today to allow journalists inside his official residence despite a promise one year ago to do so. More 
Two Hospitalized After Oil-Worker Protest In Kazakhstan
Two men are in hospital in western Kazakhstan after publicly slashing their stomachs when police set about arresting dozens of protesting oil workers. More 
Armenian Opposition 'Open' To Concessions To Government
A leading Armenian National Congress (HAK) official says the opposition alliance is ready, in principle, for mutual concessions in its upcoming negotiations with President Serzh Sarkisian's government. More 
Armenian Opposition Deputy's Brother Released From Jail
The brother of a prominent Armenian opposition parliament deputy has been set free after spending more than three months in detention on corruption charges an opposition party says are politically motivated. More 
Striking Kazakh Oil Workers Call Meeting Fruitless
Hundreds of striking oil workers in western Kazakhstan have met with the regional governor. More 
The Week Ahead: June 6-12
The Week Ahead is a detailed listing of key events of the coming week affecting RFE/RL's broadcast region. More |
