Russian court extends pre-trial detention of US journalist until February 5

The detention of Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been extended by a Russia court. She is awaiting trial for failing to register as a "foreign agent". RFE/RL, the organization she works for, is funded by the US Congress and designated as a foreign agent by Russia. Kurmasheva is a US citizen and her right to consular access should be granted. She holds both US and Russian passports and entered Russia for a family emergency. She is facing charges of failure to register as a foreign agent and espionage.