Laura Lynch
Tulips for International Women’s Day in Moscow
Setting off for the Moscow metro today, I noticed an unusually high number of people clutching bouquets [...]
How Fair Was Russia’s Election?
The World’s Laura Lynch checks back in with a group of volunteer election monitors in Moscow. They worked hard to try to ensure that polling in their precinct was free and fair, and they say they were successful, for the most part.
Russian Poll Watchers Strive for Clean Elections
As Russians voted on Sunday, they knew there was not much suspense about the outcome. Even Vladimir Putin’s opponents conceded his victory and voters I spoke to told me as much today as I toured polling stations [...]
Russian Elections 2012
Russians go to the polls on March 4 to elect a president to replace Dmitry Medvedev. The run-up to the election has been marked by opposition protests and a surge of opposition activism sparked by Vladimir Putin’s return to stand for a third term after four years as prime minister, as well as allegations of electoral fraud in last December’s parliamentary elections. The World’s Laura Lynch is in Russia covering the elections.
Why Russians Are Monitoring Their Election Carefully
Russia’s presidential elections are clouded by allegations of fraud motivating thousands of Russians to sign up to be volunteer election monitors Sunday.
The Mood in Vladimir, Russia Before the Election
Russia will pick a president this Sunday. Right now it looks like Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will become president again. The World’s Laura Lynch headed to the Russian city of Vladimir to find out what people really think about another Putin administration.
Growing Disillusionment with Putin and the Russian Economy
Vladimir Putin is almost certain to become Russia’s President once again. But as The World’s Laura Lynch reports, there is growing disillusionment with Putin over his perceived corruption and abuse of authority.
Pakistani Christians Still Wary of Blasphemy Laws
Christians living in Pakistan are getting ready to mark a sad anniversary. Just over a year ago, on March 2nd, the country’s Minister for Minorities was assassinated in Islamabad. As The World’s Laura Lynch report, the laws that some blame for promoting discrimination against Christians are still on the books.
Pakistan’s Parking Police: A Shining Star in a Corrupt Nation
The police who monitor parking and the highways have been praised by anti-corruption group Transparency International for their integrity.
Pakistan’s Murree Brewery Thrives Despite Muslim Laws
One of the more successful businesses in Pakistan is the Murree Brewery. It is an irony considering that Pakistan is a Muslim nation and Muslims are prohibited from drinking alcohol.
Pakistan Court Charges Prime Minister Gilani with Contempt
In Pakistan, the Supreme Court is charging the country’s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with contempt of court after Gilani refused to obey a court order.
Obama Defends US Drone Strikes in Pakistan
The US has conducted drone attacks in parts of Pakistan for years but until yesterday no president ever publicly admitted it. Now President Obama confirmed for the first time that drone aircraft were targeting militants in the tribal belt.
A Return to Pakistan and Patience
Flying into Islamabad in the middle of the night, I braced myself for the upcoming rituals of customs and baggage. “Patience,” I kept repeating to myself, as I descended the steps from the plane and onto a bus crowded with other passengers, including a lot of sleepy children [...]
Pakistan Troubled By US Remarks About Bin Laden Capture
Defense Secretary Panetta reiterated his belief that someone in Pakistan knew where Osama Bin Laden was hiding. Pakistanis say they’re fed up with being chastised by an erstwhile ally.
Farms, Factories, and a Dangerous Nitrogen Overload
Nitrogen is abundant on earth and necessary for life, but scientists warn that humans are overloading the environment with harmful forms of the element.
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