Katie Couric Confronts Russian Spokeswoman With Reports of Anti-Gay Torture (Video)
(World News Russia)

Yahoo News’ Katie Couric had a testy confrontation with a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson when the veteran anchor asked about gay men being allegedly detained and tortured in Chechnya. The Russian official, Maria Zakharova, became visibly annoyed when Couric brought up “disturbing reports” about the government in Chechnya rounding up and arresting gay men. “No, no, no. This is not my issue,” Zakharova said. “I’m...