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Medvedev, Abbas discuss situation in Gaza by telephone (Part 2) Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:53PMMOSCOW. Jan 5 (Interfax) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas had a telephone conversation on Monday to discuss "the worsening situation in Gaza, which has led to numerous victims among civilians and grave humanitarian implications," the Kremlin press service has reported.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 15:40 CORRECTED-TOPWRAP 4-U.S. and Germany weigh tax cuts, markets buoyed Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:47PMBy Mark Trevelyan
Ukraine-Russia Gas Row Presents No Immediate Threat Says EU Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:44PMThe EU Commission said Monday, January 5 there was no immediate threat to natural gas supplies in Europe despite some drops in supply due to a row between key supplier Russia and transit nation Ukraine.
Estonian Court Clears Four Men of Organizing Riots (Update2) Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:33PMJan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- An Estonian court acquitted four men of organizing the countryâ€™s worst riots in which one person died after the removal of a Soviet war monument in 2007.
CORRECTED: U.S. and Germany weigh tax cuts Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:28PM The prospect of tax cuts in Germany and the United States brought investors a measure of New Year cheer on Monday, and a survey of euro zone investor sentiment showed an unexpected improvement.
CORRECTED - TOPWRAP 4-U.S. and Germany weigh tax cuts, markets buoyed Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:24PM(Corrects first name of German politician, para 6)
EU to meet Russia officials over gas worries Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:24PMMOSCOW/KIEV (Reuters) - The European Union on Monday scheduled talks with Russia to press for a speedy resolution of a dispute with Ukraine that has hit gas supplies to countries in eastern and southern Europe facing freezing temperatures.
Russia flirts with OPEC on production cuts Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:18PMMOSCOW - As OPEC ministers gather in Algeria this week, attention has turned to Russia and whether the worldâ€™s second-largest energy producer has the willingness, or the ability, to help the cartel stop tumbling prices.
Russia, Ukraine Appeal to EU as Gazprom Raises Price Demand Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:25PMJan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Russia and Ukraine sought support from the European Union to resolve their deepening dispute over gas supplies on the fifth day of suspension of shipments to the former Soviet state as OAO Gazprom raised its price demands.
Murray ready to chase Grand Slam title after toppling No. 1 Nadal Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:13PMABU DHABI (AP) Andy Murray underlined his growing stature Saturday by beating top-ranked Rafael Nadal in the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship, following up his victory over Roger Federer the previous day. The fourth-ranked Murray defeated Nadal 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 to claim the winner-take-all $250,000 prize money, and the Briton is now aiming to try to win his first Grand Slam title ...
A New Chapter: Europe Is Ready to Work With Obama Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:07PMAfter rebuffing President Bush, European nations are signaling a greater willingness to engage with the new administration.
Europe signals readiness to work with Obama Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:19PMAs a start, a number of European countries say they might be willing to take in prisoners from GuantÃ¡namo Bay.
India to send team to finalise Gorshkov price Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:11PMNEW DELHI: In an effort to finalise the issues concerning Admiral Gorshkov, now called â€œINS Vikramaditya,â€ New Delhi will shortly send a team of price negotiators to Moscow. The aircraft carrierâ€™s purchase ran into ...
Gas running low as price spat continues Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:03PMRUSSIAN energy giant Gazprom yesterday called on Ukraine toresume negotiations, as the threat of winter gas cuts looms over Europe.
Six European countries hit by shortages as Russia-Ukraine gas row deepens Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:41PMUkraine and Russiaâ€™s acrimonious gas dispute was blamed today for disrupting supplies across Europe with six countries reporting a reduction in gas imports.
Czech Republic reports slight gas drop amid Russia-Ukraine row Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:38PMPrague - The Czech Republic on Sunday received 5 per cent less gas than ordered amid the ongoing gas row between Russia and Ukraine, a report quoting an energy official said. The CTK news agency in Prague quoted Martin Chalupsky, a local spokesman fo...
EU to side with neither party to Russia-Ukraine gas dispute Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:16PMBRUSSELS, January 4 (RIA Novosti) - The European Union does not intend to support either party to the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine, a deputy prime minister of the Czech Republic, which is currently holding EU presidency, said Sunday.
Medvedev signs into law ratified Russian-Venezuelan convention Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:16PMMOSCOW, January 4 (Itar-Tass) -- President Dmitry Medvedev has signed into law the ratified Russian-Venezuelan intergovernmental convention on the prevention of double taxation and tax evasion, the presidential press office said on Sunday.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-02 15:16 WRAPUP 4-Russia accuses Ukraine of stealing European gas Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:49PMBy Dmitry Zhdannikov and Sabina Zawadzki
Russian continues to withhold gas to Ukraine Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:48PMMOSCOW - Ukraine sought support Friday in European capitals a day after Russia cut off gas supplies and hardened its stance on prices.
Russia Continues to Withhold Gas to Ukraine Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:37PMRussia withholds gas supplies to Ukraine for second day, calls for more payments
No drop seen in Russian gas supply to Europe: EU Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:35PM(BRUSSELS ) - There has been no noticeable drop yet in the supply of Russian gas to European nations, the EU Commission said Friday, after claims in Moscow that Ukraine was "stealing" natural gas transiting to Europe.
Russia accuses Ukraine of stealing gas Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:30PM Russia accused Ukraine of stealing gas destined for the rest of Europe today, a day after cutting supplies to its neighbour in a contract dispute.
Russia accuses Ukraine of stealing European gas Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:23PMMOSCOW/KIEV (Reuters) - Russia accused Ukraine of stealing gas destined for the rest of Europe on Friday, a day after cutting supplies to its neighbour in a contract dispute.
World - Most relevant news Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:23PMMOSCOW -- Gazprom will supply natural gas to Ukraine at the European market price of $418 per 1,000 cu m in 2009.
EUROPEAN HOLIDAY CATCH-UP: Key Resources Stories Since Dec 24 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:30AMNymex crude oil futures finished 2008 close to $45 a barrel, climbing nearly $6 on the last trading day of the year on the back of stronger U.S equities and hopes that the worst of the decline in oil demand would be confined to 2008. Crude had traded in volatile fashion in the last week of the year.
Loitzl soars to first World Cup victory Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:21AMWolfgang Loitzl of Austria captured his first World Cup victory yesterday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, by winning the second leg of the prestigious Four Hills ski-jumping tournament.
Russian December Oil Exports Rise 10% After Tax Rate Declines Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:18AMJan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Russian crude oil exports increased 10 percent in December after the government lowered duties.
Russian Manufacturing PMI Shrank the Most on Record in December Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:18AMJan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Russian manufacturing shrank at a record pace in December as slumping foreign and domestic demand led to production and jobs cuts, VTB Bank Europe said.
Ukraine Officials Differ On Acceptable Russian Gas Price-Ifax Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:15PMMOSCOW (Dow Jones)--Ukrainian officials Thursday offered varying accounts of what would be an acceptable price to pay for Russian gas in 2009 as Kiev struggles to reach a new supply deal with OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS), the Interfax news agency reported.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-01 17:47 WRAPUP 9-Russia cuts off gas to Ukraine Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:03PMBy Christian Lowe and Pavel Polityuk
Ski circuit weathers downturn Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:00PMAbundance of snow has helped, but organizers worry about sponsors bailing out
U.S. urges resolution as Russia cuts off gas to Ukraine Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:58PMThe United States on Thursday urged the restoration of normal gas deliveries after Russia cut off supplies to Ukraine over a contract dispute, and asked both sides to consider the humanitarian implications of any interruption during winter
WRAPUP 9-Russia cuts off gas to Ukraine Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:50PMMOSCOW/KIEV, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Russia cut off the gas to its neighbour Ukraine on Thursday after a contract dispute but increased supplies to other European states to try to reassure customers worried about possible disruption.
Russia, Ukraine Poised to Resume Gas Talks After Supply Cutoff Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:49PMJan. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Russia and Ukraine prepared to resume talks over a pricing dispute after OAO Gazprom cut gas supplies for the second time in three years, threatening a disruption of fuel shipments to Europe.
Russia s state gas monopoly Gazprom cut all natural gas supplies to Ukraine on Thursday .. Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:45PMÂ¡Â¤Russia s state gas monopoly Gazprom fully cut off gas supplies to Urkaine on Thursday morning.Â¡Â¤Gazprom said it will continue to supply European consumers in full.Â¡Â¤Gazprom said Ukraine owes more than 2 billion U.S. dollars for gas it imported.A gas worker from Ukraine s state gas firm Naftogaz adjusts valves at the Bobrovnytska station in the village of Mryn. (Xinhua AFP File Photo)MOSCOW, ...
Oil Set for Rebound as Record Drop Spurs OPEC Cuts (Update2) Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:08PMDec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Oil futures may rebound from their worst year to average $60 a barrel next year as OPEC makes record production cuts to counter the deepest economic slump since World War II.
Gazprom, Once Mighty, Is Reeling Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:05PMThe giant Russian natural gas monopoly is deep in debt and negotiating a government bailout.
Artist paints with different perspective Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:00PMMOUNT CARMEL - In a case of mistaken identity, a stranger, consumed by an irrational hatred, found his target on an April evening in 1998 in a Boise, Idaho club.
Russia fixes at 41.4307/euro Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 11:48AMMOSCOW, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Versus the euro, the rouble firmed to a weighted average for today settlement of 41.4307 at the end of official trade on Tuesday at 0930 GMT, compared with 41.6235.
Futurism and After: David Burliuk, 1882-1967 at the Ukranian Museum Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:30AMNEW YORK, NY.- An exhibition that provides an overview of the most important periods in the life of famed Futurist David Burliuk opened at The Ukrainian Museum .
World keeps humour in 2008 despite economic woes Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:08AMBERLIN - Whether smashing plates in San Diego to relieve frustration or drinking "Bailout Bitter" beer in Canada sold as a "bitter ale for bitter times", people the world over kept a sense of humour in 2008 despite financial woes.
ARTS + FEATURES Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:40AMBy Ezekiel Pfeifer, Elizabeth Shockman. Compiled by Marina Darmaros There is no Christmas on Dec. 25 in Russia, and foreigners celebrating on that day have long felt the absence of the typical trimmings and trappings.
Two Crises Derailed Attempts to Improve EU Ties Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:39AMThe year 2008 will receive a special mention the history books of Russiaâ€™s foreign policy.
Lukashenko Say Belarus Set To Pay Less for Gas Imports Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:38AMBelarus will pay less for its natural gas imports from Russia next year after talks between the two countriesâ€™ leaders, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on his web Site.
Gazprom Warns Europe on Gas Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:38AMMOSCOW â€” Russian energy giant Gazprom warned European clients Friday that its gas conflict with Ukraine, conduit for European-bound gas from Russia, could affect deliveries to Europe.
Did you laugh or cry this year? Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 6:04AMThe good and bad times are being remembered differently across the world.
Russians deny selling S-300s to Iran; U.S. skeptical Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:57AMBy MARTIN SIEFF UPI Senior News Analyst WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- A senior Russian diplomat Thursday denied the claim by a prominent Iranian lawmaker that Moscow had started delivering components of its S0-300 anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic missile defense system to Tehran.
Courts banned 6,500 Moscow debtors from leaving country in 2008 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:55AMMOSCOW, Dec. 26 (PNA/RIA Novosti) -- This year Moscow bailiffs prohibited to leave Russia some 6,600 residents of the Russian capital, who failed to repay their debts, the head of the federal baliff service said on Thursday.
Georgia, US to sign strategic accord Jan 4: Tbilisi Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:51AMTBILISI (AFP) - Georgia and the United States will on January 4 sign a strategic partnership treaty, the Georgian foreign ministry said on Thursday, in a move that risks again provoking Russian wrath against Tbilisi.