The closure of Memorial, an international human rights group that drew worldwide acclaim for its studies of political repression in the Soviet Union, sparks international outrage.
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MOSCOW Russia's highest court Tuesday shut down one of the country's oldest and most prominent human rights organizations, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on rights activists, independent media and opposition supporters.