31.   This week, a Russian journalist wanted to know why she thought so.

32.   A former paratroop officer has been arrested in connection with the killing of a Russian investigative journalist more than four years ago, prosecutors said Monday.

33.   A day after a sharp verbal exchange with the Kremlin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko backed off his tough stance Friday and ordered four Russian journalists released from jail.

34.   A Russian journalist who had faced deportation over spying allegations has left Britain of his own accord, the British government said Saturday.

35.   A Russian journalist who was detained in the breakaway region of Chechnya will remain in custody for another week, the Interfax news agency reported Monday.

36.   A Russian journalist accused of spying and ordered deported has left Britain voluntarily, the government said Saturday.

37.   A Russian journalist, Natalya Alyakina of the German RUFO agency and Focus magazine, also was killed.

38.   A third suspect has been arrested in the killing of a Russian investigative journalist and was charged with premeditated murder, authorities said Thursday.

39.   A Russian journalist said Friday he received a fax from a group threatening Russians abroad if Moscow does not recognize the independence of a rebellious southern territory.

40.   A Russian journalist, Natalya Alyakina of the German RUF agency and Focus magazine, also was killed.