Putin visits UK for Syria talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet David Cameron at Downing Street today for talks on the Syrian crisis. After the meeting, the President will visit the ExCel centre to watch the Olympic judo competition.
Amnesty urges PM to raise Pussy Riot issue with Putin
Rights group Amnesty International has urged the Prime Minister to raise the case of punk band Pussy Riot with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, who is visiting the UK today.
The group of leading musicians are on trial and facing prison for performing what they say was a "legitimate protest". Amnesty's Europe and Central Asia director John Dalhuisen said:
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