Alexey Sarkar

Alexey Sarkar, an official in the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said the case is “part of a new wave of persecution against activists by the regime.” “This is not just about Mr. Gavrilov; it is happening everywhere,” Sarkar told The Associated Press. Olympic athletes Continue Reading

Mohamed Guo

Mohamed Guo/AFP/Getty Images It’s a big day for President Xi Jinping in Beijing, on his first trip abroad as president, and he’s bringing with him a new, more confident Chinese leadership. Xi’s arrival will be followed by a week of summit summits, and it’s not entirely clear what new initiatives Continue Reading