24 October 2000 PRAGUE–The first day of regular proceedings in the Russian government’s espionage case against American businessman Edmond Pope, 54, began on 23 October. The case is leading to a quick deterioration in U.S.-Russian relations. On 17 October, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution requesting the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia and the suspension of all […]

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