On December 26, the Russian Parliament unanimously passed a measure that bans Americans from adopting Russian children. Listen to The World's coverage of the decision in its entirety.

The World's Coverage of the Russian Adoption Bill

Alexander D'Jamoos is one of the many Russian children who have been adopted in the United States in the past 20 years. D'Jamoos has written a letter to President Putin asking him not to sign the law banning Americans from adopting Russian children.

A Russian Orphan Fights to Stop Ban on Adoptions

Russia's parliament votes to ban Americans from adopting Russian children. Also, why Western ministers, even fake ones, are in high demand for Japanese weddings. And a Polish duo performs music at the touch of their fingertips.

PRI's The World: Latest Edition 12/26/2012

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled he is likely to approve a bill which would ban adoption of Russian children by Americans.

Judge Behind Ruling Linked to Russian Adoption Bill Speaks Out

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