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Voice of America

China Sentences Dissident to 11 Years in Prison

A Chinese court sentenced prominent democracy activist Liu Xiaobo to 11 years in prison for inciting to subvert state power, prompting international calls for his release, Friday.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Russia Fears Gas Disputes With Ukraine, Stops Some Oil Exports

Russia has scrapped January oil exports via Ukrainian ports and also said it fears Ukraine will have problems paying for its gas, a sign of a possible repeat of New Year gas rows which have led to supply cuts in Europe.

Radio & TV Martí

Manny López: Miami, el arte y la empresa

(Martí Noticias, A. de Armas) - Manny López, Cuba, Morón 1969. Llegó a Estados Unidos con su familia durante el éxodo del puente del Mariel. Hizo sus estudios elementales y se vinculó a los grupos artísticos del High School participando en ellos integralmente.