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Brother of American Charged with Spying Speaks Out

David Whelan, whose brother Paul is being held in Russia, says he is innocent.

The brother of a US citizen held on spying charges in Moscow tells Newshour he has been visited by consular officials. David Whelan says his brother Paul is innocent.

Also: the outgoing president of Italy's national health research organisation resigns, accusing the government of anti-scientific policies and Cathay Pacific passengers get the bargain of the year.

(Picture: Paul Whelan. Credit: Whelan family)

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Wed 2 Jan 201915:06GMT

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