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10 Arrested in Russian Journalist Slaying

HeadlineAug 27, 2007

Meanwhile in Russia, authorities say 10 people have been arrested in connection with the killing of journalist and human rights advocate Anna Politkovskaya. Politkovskaya was shot dead outside her home last October. She was a fierce critic of Russia President Vladimir Putin and the Chechen war. Putin caused an outcry when he tried to downplay her influence in Russia in comments after her death.

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