Pussy Riot Members Say Judge Biased in Moscow Cathedral Case
Three members of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot detained for five months face hooliganism charges after a protest in Moscow’s main cathedral. They claim the judge rejected most of their motions and seek a fair hearing as they risk a seven year sentence if convicted amid a broader government crackdown on dissent.
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Helium shortage threatens medical research and MRI work
A global helium shortage raises costs for research at Ontario labs, with Grace Parraga noting $795 per litre and clinical trials halted by price. Experts say nonrenewable gas underpins MRI cooling and space tech, prompting calls to recycle and even ban party balloons to save reserves.
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Syrian prime minister defects signaling cracks in Assad regime
The defection of Riad Hijab, the highest level Syrian official to switch sides, suggests growing fractures within President Assad's government. Hijab fled to Jordan amid recent rebel advances, with initial reports noting two other ministers leaving before clarification.
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