The upper house of Russia's parliament has passed a bill that would end jury trials on charges of terrorism and treason. Critics have denounced it as a retreat from democratic freedoms.
The Kremlin-controlled Federation Council approved the bill Wednesday by a 147-0 vote with two abstensions. It must be signed by President Dmitry Medvedev to take effect.
The bill would …
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