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Press Release | On Jan. 13, FRONTLINE Investigates Vladimir Putin’s Path to Power
On Jan. 13, FRONTLINE investigates of the accusations of criminality and corruption that have surrounded Putin's rise and reign.
January 7, 2015
Web of Terror
The Mumbai terrorist attacks killed 166 people -- including six Americans. Could they have been prevented?
December 21, 2014
Interactive: Web of Terror
The Mumbai terrorist attacks killed 166 people — including six Americans. Could they have been prevented?
December 21, 2014
In 2008 Mumbai Attacks, Piles of Spy Data, but an Uncompleted Puzzle
Indian and British intelligence agencies were both spying on the online activities of one of the alleged plotters, but couldn’t connect the dots.
December 21, 2014
Pakistani Court Grants Bail to Key Suspect in Mumbai Terror Attack
Pakistan's decision to free Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi came despite heightened calls to crackdown on militants following a deadly attack this week on schoolchildren in Peshawar.
December 18, 2014
Putin: Russia, the "Bear," Will Survive Economic Pain
In his annual address to the media, Vladimir Putin discussed economic headwinds, tensions with the West and why Russia is treated like a beleaguered "bear."
December 18, 2014
Taliban Attack On Pakistani School is Deadly and Symbolic
An attack that killed at least 132 children at an army-run school in Pakistan was not only one of the deadliest in recent history, it was also highly symbolic.
December 16, 2014
Should the U.S. Meet Terrorists' Demands for Hostages?
An Al Qaeda group's threat to kill journalist Luke Somers raises the debate over whether to meet terrorists' demands if it may set hostages free.
December 4, 2014
Putin Remains Defiant As Russian Economy Wavers
Observers were looking for any softening in Putin's stance since low oil prices and sanctions began taking a toll on the Russian economy, but the strident tone of his state-of-the-nation address suggests he may be preparing to double down on his policies.
December 4, 2014
Was the Sony Cyberattack North Korea's Strike Back at Western Media?
North Korea's government considers Western films a threat because they undercut Kim Jong-un's efforts to limit his citizens' exposure to the outside world.
December 2, 2014
1.7 Million Syrian Refugees To Lose Their Main Source of Food Aid
The United Nations World Food Programme predicted "disastrous" results as it suspended aid for Syrian refugees due to a lack of funding.
December 1, 2014
Could Night Raids Return to Afghanistan?
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s administration plans to lift a ban on the controversial raids targeting Taliban fighters, according to a new report.
November 24, 2014