Detention of U.S. Journalist in Russia Extended

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In Russia. The pre trial detention of a Russian American journalist has been extended until December 5th. Also Kura, a journalist at Radio Free Europe has been held since June on allegations of breaking Russian law on foreign agents. After the court's ruling, the President for Radio Free Europe said this, we are deeply disappointed by the outcome of today's hearing. We call for all sue's immediate release so she can be reunited with her family end quote. Her attorney calls the extension harsh and has said he intends to appeal.