Russia's FSB security service arrested a Japanese journalist for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper on Sakhalin Island in Russia's far east, accusing him of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo. The reporter, who had been covering military recruitment, was later transferred to Moscow.
NYTimes – World FSB security agency said reporter was arrested on island of Sakhalin, alleging he was collecting information about Russia’s defences Russia has arrested a Japanese journalist on the far east island of Sakhalin and accused him of spying, in the latest sign of rising tensions between Moscow and Tokyo. Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova identified the reporter as Yuki Imai, from the Hokkaido Shimbun…
BBC News – World FSB security agency said reporter was arrested on island of Sakhalin, alleging he was collecting information about Russia’s defences Russia has arrested a Japanese journalist on the far east island of Sakhalin and accused him of spying, in the latest sign of rising tensions between Moscow and Tokyo. Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova identified the reporter as Yuki Imai, from the Hokkaido Shimbun…
NYTimes – World The main security service said it had detained a reporter for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper in Russia’s far east, where he had been reporting on military recruitment.
Suspect was arrested on Russia's far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia's FSB.
BBC News – World Duane "Keffe D" Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday in Las Vegas for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Jurors had convicted Davis of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in late August. Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, had discussed his involvement in books and interviews before denying it at trial.
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta on Tuesday, their first visit to the North African enclave since 2007. During the visit, King Felipe declared Ceuta and Melilla "an inalienable part" of Spain, as Morocco claims sovereignty over the territory. The visit comes amid strained relations following a mass migrant influx in July.
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