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BBC OS: Russian Economy Minister Arrested

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Russian Economy Minister Arrested

15/11/2016 GMT

BBC World Service - BBC OS, Russian Economy Minister Arrested

Alexei Ulyukayev accused of extorting a $2m bribe

Minister for Economic Development Alexei Ulyukayev is accused of extorting a $2m bribe. He's the first cabinet minister to be detained in Russia since the failed coup in 1991. 

Also today - Facebook's 'fake news' crisis deepens.

President Obama's 'farewell tour' starts in Greece.

And remembering trailblazing US journalist Gwen Ifill, who's died of cancer aged 61.

(Photo: Alexei Ulyukayev. Credit: Ria Novosti via Getty Images)

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