Russian Authorities Arrest Two Doctors After Nine Newborn Deaths

Russian authorities arrested two senior doctors after nine newborns died during the New Year holiday at a maternity hospital in Novokuznetsk.The fatalities, which involved premature infants and cases of infection, have sparked nationwide outrage and a full-scale regional inspection of medical facilities.Investigators detained the chief physician and the head of intensive care for alleged improper medical care as lawmakers call for criminal accountability.