Russia Drops Case Against Greenpeace Activist

Russia has dropped its case against at least one of the Greenpeace activists detained in connection with a September protest in the Arctic.More than 30 people were involved in that protest, and Greenpeace says it hopes all will be free to leave Russia by the end of the week.The Russian government has released a number of high-profile prisoners in the past week -- including oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky and the last jailed members of the Pussy Riot band. The releases come just two months...

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