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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says Russia must free jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich, after prosecutors sent his case to court on espionage charges. "He's conducting his work as a journalist for free media and therefore he should be released," Stoltenberg tells journalists at a NATO meeting in Brussels. SOUNDBITE
Images show WSJ journalist, Evan Gershkovich, in a Moscow courtroom for a hearing to appeal his pre-trial detention. The US reporter was arrested on March 29 on charges of espionage and now faces up to 20 years in prison. Also shown is US Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracey. IMAGES
"We condemn" Russia's detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says. "This espionage charges are ridiculous. The targeting of American citizens by Russian government is unacceptable", she tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
French banker Philippe Delpal, held in a Russian jail since February on controversial fraud charges arrives for a hearing on whether his detention should be extended. IMAGES
Journalists wait outside a detention centre in Tokyo ahead of the expected release of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn. Lawyers are expected to pay Ghosn's 1 billion yen ($9 million) bail on Wednesday, clearing the way for the auto tycoon to walk out of jail after more than three months of detention. IMAGES.
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