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Russian Band Jailed For Protest Performance Members of an all-woman Russian punk band performed a "punk prayer" at the altar of Moscow's main cathedral in February, calling on the Virgin Mary to "Throw Putin out!" They are now on trial for their actions. A Moscow court refused to hear most defense witnesses called to testify on Friday on behalf of the protest action by the Pussy Riot band, dimming hopes among human rights groups that the band mates could escape lengthy sentences -- up to seven years in prison if convicted of hooliganism in a case that has drawn international criticism...

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