Russian reporter, unpopular with Kremlin, shot dead

[Carvill John]

Anna Politkovskaya, a prominent Russian journalist known as a fierce critic 
of the Kremlin's actions in Chechnya, has been found dead in Moscow.

The 48-year-old mother of two was found shot dead in a lift at her apartment 
block in the capital.

A pistol and four bullets were found near her body, the Interfax news agency 
said, quoting unnamed police sources.....


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