Protest as Gazprom seized control of NTVV network
Thousands of Russians protested Saturday over Gazprom replacing NTVV leadership and reshaping the network. NTVV journalists say the takeover targets critical reporting on government corruption and the Chechnya war, while Gazprom insists the move aims to stabilize finances.
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Rally at NTV offices roils Moscow amid tense media clash
In rainy Moscow a political rally in front of NTV offices drew at least 5,000 people, swelling after a prior 20,000 turnout. Ted Turner pressed to curb escalation as he pursues NIV shares from Vladimir Gusinsky, who is in Spain over a Russian fraud warrant. News anchor Tatiana Mitrenko resigned, reason not disclosed.
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Three Islamist militants arrested over USS Cole bombing probe
In Aden, Yemen, three Islamic militants were seized amid a sweeping round of arrests tied to the USS Cole bombing. The latest detentions raise the total to 15 suspects in the probe, with some linked to a failed January 2000 attack on a U.S. naval ship and possible plots to kidnap foreigners to pressure Yemeni officials.
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