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21 Nov 2008 09:37

Ex-Child Soldiers Bid To Help KidsSecurity increase in tense HebronEx-crime chief arrested in MexicoBush signs bill providing extra jobless benefitsCitigroup stock bounces on sale talkWal-Mart Names Duke Its New CEOABC pulling plug on three seriesMadonna granted 'quickie divorce'BBC governors back response to obscene broadcastObama Plans To Nominate Clinton For Top DiplomatBush signs bill providing extra jobless benefitsUnion Chief Tries to Focus Auto Bailout on JobsNew Type of Ebola Virus DiscoveredRadio Host Has Drug Company TiesWoman given windpipe created in laboratoryMicrosoft lets Zune music subscribers keep tunesDell’s Cost-Cutting Increases Profit but Revenue FallsMicrosoft lets Zune subscribers keep tunesSpain and Argentina in for a hard-court fight for David CupPhillies Utley (hip), Feliz (back) to have surgeryBucs place Graham on IR, ending RB's seasonInternally displaced Congolese people wait for food distribution in Kibati, outside Goma, eastern Congo, Friday Nov. 21, 2008. The U.N. refugee agency has had to suspend plans to move about 67,000 refugees who have overrun the village just north of Goma in recent weeks.13 mins ago by Jerome DelayA competitor rests after competing the "Stair Race" at Azrieli Tower in Tel Aviv November 21, 2008. Some 600 competitors raced up 1,144 steps in the 51-storey round tower.13 mins agoDUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 21: Actress Mischa Barton poses in the Aquaventure water park with a dolphin at the landmark Grand Opening of Palm Atlantis Resort and Palm Jumeirah on November 21, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.2 hours agoGOMA, DR CONGO - NOVEMBER 01: A Congolese boy looks on as he is treated at a help center of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) next to a refugee camp on November 1, 2008 in the outskirts of Goma, in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Tutsi rebel leader, General Laurent Nkunda forced thousands to flee their homes and refugee camps in Goma during a surge in fighting this week as conflict renewed in the DRC during the past two months. The U.N. Security Council met in an emergency session to address the deteriorating situation in the DRC on October 29, 2008 after the Congolese Army threatened to disband while U.N. peacekeeping forces (M.O.N.U.C) are stretched to its limits.2 weeks agoGetty ImagesTOKYO - NOVEMBER 07: A man in the role of a terrorist is attacked by a police dog during an anti-terrorism exercise conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government at Tokyo Big Sight on November 7, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The first anti-RDD (radiological dispersal device) terrorism field training exercise on the local government level in Japan is being held to improve management abilities on RDD or 'dirty bomb' attack cases by using the latest equipment, facilities and vehicles.2 weeks agoA beaded ring remains on the hand of the burned corpse of a traditional Mai Mai fighter a day after clashes in the village of Kirumba in eastern Congo November 19, 2008. A local pro-government militia fought retreating soldiers at Kirumba and Kayna on Tuesday with machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Militia leaders said they tried to force the army troops back into battle against the rebels.2 days agoReuters Pictures by REUTERSA government soldier with bullet wounds smokes in the hospital a day after clashes in the village of Kayna in eastern Congo November 19, 2008. A local pro-government militia fought retreating soldiers at Kirumba and Kayna on Tuesday with machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Militia leaders said they tried to force the army troops back into battle against the rebels.2 days agoReuters Pictures by REUTERSMadonnaMichael Jackson

2 weeks ago Gazprom Export extends gas contract with Slovakia until 2028 RIA Novosti41 mins ago ...Export, the export arm of Russian energy giant , has extended a contract to supply natural gas to Slovakia until 2028, Gazprom and Slovensky plynarensky priemysel a.s. (SPP) said in a joint press release. Gazprom Export also signed a deal with Eustream... 12 hours ago All 9 related articles Ukraine's president gives govt. 5 days to pay gas bill to Russia 3 hours ago ...for gas supplies given the financial pressure on Russia due to the credit crunch and falling oil prices. Miller has said the price of the natural gas sells to Ukraine could rise to over $400 per 1,000 cubic meters as of the start of next year. ... All 9 related articles »

Yushchenko blames Timoshenko for outstanding gas debt ITAR-TASS2 hours ago KIEV, November 21 (Itar-Tass) - Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko blamed the government led by Yulia Timoshenko for "an unprofessional energy policy." "The incumbent government began its history with not effecting any payments in the first All 9 related articles » Ukraine president says debt to Russia must be paid Miami Herald1 hour ago ...Dmitry Medvedev ordered Gazprom Thursday to collect the debt from Ukraine, saying Russia would not take no for an answer. Gazprom head Alexei Miller then threatened to hike the price for natural gas for Ukraine from the current $179.5 per 1,000 cubic meters... All 9 related articles » Ukraine president says debt to Russia must be paid San Francisco Chronicle1 hour ago ...Dmitry Medvedev ordered Thursday to collect the debt from Ukraine, saying Russia would not take no for an answer. head Alexei Miller then threatened to hike the price for natural gas for Ukraine from the current $179.5 per 1,000 cubic meters... Ukraine president says debt to Russia must be paid Centre Daily Times1 hour ago ...President Dmitry Medvedev ordered Gazprom Thursday to collect the debt from Ukraine, saying Russia would not take no for an answer. Gazprom head Alexei Miller then threatened to hike the price for natural gas for Ukraine from the current $179.5 per 1,000 cubic... All 9 related articles »5 hours ago

Gazprom needs Europe as much as Europe needs Gazprom -- more, in fact. I believe that European gas sales account currently for about 60 percent of Gazprom's total revenues. Losing that would hurt the company very much

EUbusiness2 months ago

It also reflects greater clarity about Gazprom Neft's financial policy and about the commitment of Gazprom Neft's 76% parent, OAO Gazprom, to expand its oil activities

RIA Novosti10 months ago

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21 Nov 2008 05:04

Sweden ratifies EU Lisbon TreatyPress calls for collective action on piratesShoot-out in north Lebanon citySenate sends Bush expanded jobless benefits billPaulson: Crisis of the centuryInsurers Seek to Buy Thrifts To Get Piece of Bailout"Twilight" a campy vampire romance with no biteAngelina Jolie’s Carefully Orchestrated ImageTelevision Review | '24: Redemption': Saving the World in Less Than a DayDollar rose against major currencies on weak dataCongress extends jobless benefits; stocks fall 400Ariz. Gov. Napolitano is pick for DHSOver-the-counter Viagra bid endsColorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary WidelyAstronauts end spacewalk to repair gummed-up jointMicrosoft lets Zune subscribers keep tunesVerizon Disciplines Employees for Accessing Obama Phone RecordsVerizon Wireless Bets on Storm for Holiday SeasonYankees waiting for CC SabathiaDeShawn Sims scores 18, Michigan upsets No. 4 UCLAEven with Allen Iverson, Celtics blow away Pistons 98-80A Pakistani police officer stands guard before a shop gutted by angry protesters after a blast in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The blast killed at least eight mourners Friday at the funeral of a Shiite cleric in northwestern Pakistan who was gunned down hours earlier, police said. At least 28 others were wounded.1 hour ago by Naveed SultanAn Indian policeman chase protesters during a protest in Gandarbal, 22 km (17 miles) east of Srinagar November 21, 2008. At least 18 people were wounded in Kashmir on Friday when Indian police clashed with Muslim demonstrators protesting against ongoing state elections in the disputed region. Police used teargas and batons to disperse hundreds of stone-throwing demonstrators shouting "We want freedom," and "La ilaha illalah" (There is no god, but Allah) in several parts of Kashmir.1 hour agoMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Seidenbecher of Germany competes in the Men's 1km Time Trial during day two of the UCI Track World Cup at Hisense Arena on November 21, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.13 hours agoHillary Rodham ClintonHal Steinbrenner1 day ago1 day ago17 hours ago Medvedev wants Gazprom to collect Ukraines gas debt ITAR-TASS7 hours ago ...prices, the general financial and economic situation and the effects of the global financial turmoil on Russia. Miller said had been in talks with Ukraine over a long-term gas supply contract for the past few days. It is the overdue debt that hampers... See related quotes and topics » Medvedev tells Gazprom to recover $2.4 bln gas debt from Ukraine RIA Novosti MOSCOW, November 20 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday ordered energy giant to recover $2.4 billion in debts from Ukraine for natural gas supplied to the ex-Soviet republic. "We need to finally decide on the Ukrainian 1 related article » Gazprom-Media nearing the $15 million acquisition of RuTube Startup Meme1 day ago Gazprom-Media, the leading Russian media is nearing a deal to acquire majority stake of RuTube, Russia’s leading independent online video community for $15 million. According to the agreement Gazprom-Media will be investing millions of dollars in the See related quotes and topics » Russian market reformer dies at 50 Financial Times20 hours ago MOSCOW, Nov 20 - Boris Fyodorov, who advised on economic reform before the collapse of the Soviet Union and went on to found one of Russia’s biggest investment banks, died on Thursday in London, a spokesman said. He was 50. Fyodorov was educated in the All 3 related articles » Medvedev Wants Kiev to Pay $2.4Bln The Moscow Times ...any state and for any company, including Gazprom," Medvedev told Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller on Thursday, Vesti-24 reported. Gazprom may raise the price it charges Ukraine for gas to more than $400 per 1,000 cubic meters from Jan. 1, Miller told Medvedev, according... See related quotes and topics » Russia pushes Ukraine on gas debt BBC News18 hours ago Russia demands Ukraine to repay a $2.4bn gas debt, raising fears of a renewed dispute which could disrupt supplies to Europe. 1 related article » Spartak Moscow, Zenit to end season with all-or-nothing clash RIA Novosti1 hour ago ...disappointed that the team had not managed to make the Champions League for a second season in a row. State-run energy giant Gazprom has recently confirmed that it will continue to finance Zenit, regardless of the current financial crisis. Spartak, managed... See related quotes and topics »

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21 Nov 2008 00:40

Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects

CNN - Fannie And Freddie Suspend ForeclosuresGeorgia Tech stomps, shocks No. 23 HurricanesRed Sox trade OF Coco Crisp to Kansas CityEx-Packer, father of UW-M coach Jeter diesCincinnati Bengals fans sit with bags on their heads as they watch the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Bengals 27-10 in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.8 hours ago by Gene J. PuskarCast member Robert Duvall gestures as he talks to co-star Reese Witherspoon at the premiere of the movie "Four Christmases" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California November 20, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 26.3 hours agoHONG KONG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 21: Inn Choon Hwang of Korea plays his approach shot left handed from the trees on the 10th hole during the second round of the UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2008 in Fanling, Hong Kong.8 hours agoHenry PaulsonGeorge W. Bush19 hours ago19 hours ago13 hours ago 17 hours ago 22 hours ago 16 hours ago 10 hours ago 14 hours ago 10 hours ago 14 hours ago

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20 Nov 2008 20:36

Panel warns of Chinese computer espionageFewer Mexicans leaving homelandDefense contractor charged in Afghan murderCrucial partnerCourt Says Shell Can’t Drill Near AlaskaTreasury to Support a Frozen Money FundABC delivers 'Pushing Daisies,' 'Dirty Sexy Money' and 'Eli Stone' bad news softlyMichael Jackson to give evidence at British high courtHugh Jackman named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive'Aide: Obama on track to nominate ClintonObama eyes Arizona governor for Homeland SecurityAl Qaeda Message Surfaces Criticizing Obama

Astronauts end spacewalk to repair gummed-up joint

Verizon Wireless Bets on Storm for Holiday SeasonSony says Blu-ray sales short of forecastsGoogle SearchWiki Launches, Lets You Build Your Own Search Results PageEx-Packer, father of UW-M coach Jeter diesLast Stop in a Breakthrough YearPhillies Utley (hip), Feliz (back) to Have Surgery4 hours agoBoston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (L), standing beside teammates Tony Allen (C) and Paul Pierce (R), is introduced before taking on the Detroit Pistons in their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts November 20, 2008.14 mins agoMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: The team from Germany compete in the Men's Team Pursuit during day two of the UCI Track World Cup at Hisense Arena on November 21, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.4 hours ago

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20 Nov 2008 16:30

New Scrutiny of Downing of Plane in Peru in 2001Did Jackson Jack a Bahraini Prince?Malnutrition blamed in deaths of 26 Haitian youthsBanks borrow less from FedPaulson: Rescue Is WorkingSaudi prince ups stake in CitigroupTaco Bell Lawyers Get Tough With FiddyMusic: How Axl Rose Spent All That TimeBarack Obama and the Culture of LeaksTop Court in California Will Review Proposition 8Longtime Head of House Energy Panel Is OustedTeen's 118 days with no heartHuge glaciers detected under rocky debris on MarsSpace Station Celebrates 10 YearsNo bottom in sight as markets slip againWeb debut for Guns N' Roses albumDell’s Cost-Cutting Increases Profit but Revenue FallsSelig: Playoff, All-Star games can't be shortenedMaradona a winner in Argentina coaching debutBayern Munich looking to sign Donovan on loanPanama's First lady, Vivian de Torrijos, left, and US First lady Laura Bush, wave as they stand next to Panamanian elementary school student's at the Tocumen International Ariport, in Panama City, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. Mrs. Bush will be in Panama to visit an educational facility and for the announcement of the U.S.-Panama Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.51 mins ago by Tito HerreraArizona Governor Janet Napolitano is pictured during a rally for then U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in Phoenix, Arizona in this January 30, 2008 file photo. President-elect Obama is considering Napolitano for U.S. Homeland Security secretary, heading a sprawling agency formed to bolster civil defense in the wake of the September 11 attacks, a senior Democrat said November 20, 2008.9 mins agoDUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 20: Dubai celebrates the landmark Grand Opening of Atlantis, The Palm Resort, and the Palm Jumeirah during unprecedented pyrotechnics and illumination sequences on November 20, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.49 mins ago by Getty Images for Atlantis, The P6 days agoGeorge W. Bush11 hours ago11 hours ago5 hours ago Refer to a friend 2008-11-20 19:45:02 - of $180 per 1,000 cubic meters could reach $400 next year. RIA-Novosti news agency reported that Ukraine's natural gas company Naftogaz denied being in debt to and said it owes $1.3 billion (¤1 9 hours ago 14 hours ago 7 hours ago All 3 related articles Medvedev Wants Kiev to Pay $2.4Bln The Moscow Times1 hour ago ...any state and for any company, including Gazprom," Medvedev told Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller on Thursday, Vesti-24 reported. Gazprom may raise the price it charges Ukraine for gas to more than $400 per 1,000 cubic meters from Jan. 1, Miller told Medvedev, according...

Russia pushes Ukraine on gas debt BBC News6 hours ago Russia demands Ukraine to repay a $2.4bn gas debt, raising fears of a renewed dispute which could disrupt supplies to Europe. 1 related article »

UFG's Boris Fyodorov Dies, 50 The Moscow Times1 hour ago ...into the bank's Russian unit. At the time of his death, Fyodorov served on the boards of several companies, including Gazprom, Sberbank and Ingosstrakh. Born in Moscow on Feb. 13, 1958, Fyodorov graduated from the Moscow Finance Institute in 1980 and entered... All 3 related articles » Spain PM does not rule out Russian stake in Repsol Centre Daily Times6 hours ago MADRID, Spain — Spain's prime minister said Thursday he does not rule out the possibility of Russian oil company Lukoil buying a stake in Repsol-YPF but thinks it would be good if the latter remained Spanish. Spanish media say Lukoil is negotiating to

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20 Nov 2008 12:29

U.S.: Raid kills militant blamed in GI deathChina says employment situation 'critical'Sri Lanka squeezes Tiger territoryFed to hold a 2-day Dec. meetingRecession fears hit stock marketsPaulson: Crisis of the centuryReview: 'Twilight' takes bite out of book's funMadonna and Ritchie to divorce on FridayBen Affleck Returns to War-Torn CongoLongtime Head of House Energy Panel Is OustedNYT: Daschle poses conflict-of-interest testIn the House, Waxman takes Energy Committee from Dingell

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Microsoft to let Zune owners keep 10 tracks a monthRegenerating a Mammoth, for $10 MillionJurors told of girl's suicide at MySpace trialYankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son HalPhillies Utley (hip), Feliz (back) to have surgery'Tough act to follow': Hal officially running YanksMajor League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig speaks at a press conference following a meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in New York.29 mins ago by Louis LanzanoAtlantis, The Palm is seen in Dubai during light tests, ahead of the opening of the resort, November 20, 2008. The $1.5 billion mega resort with 1,539 rooms is the first resort to open on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah artificial island.17 mins ago6 hours agoTed StevensMegan Meier

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7 hours ago7 hours ago Medvedev says Ukraine must pay its Gazprom debt PR-Inside.com1 hour ago ... to collect the $2.4 billion (¤1.9 billion) debt payment and decide the price Ukraine must pay for natural gas in 2009. Gazprom said earlier that Ukraine's current price Disclaimer: This news article is copyrighted by Associated Press and published... See related quotes and topics » Medvedev tells Gazprom to recover $2.4 bln gas debt from Ukraine RIA Novosti5 hours ago MOSCOW, November 20 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday ordered energy giant to recover $2.4 billion in debts from Ukraine for natural gas supplied to the ex-Soviet republic. "We need to finally decide on the Ukrainian See related quotes and topics » Gazprom-Media nearing the $15 million acquisition of RuTube Startup Meme9 hours ago -Media, the leading Russian media is nearing a deal to acquire majority stake of RuTube, Russia’s leading independent online video community for $15 million. According to the agreement Gazprom-Media will be investing millions of dollars in the Russian market reformer dies at 50 Financial Times3 hours ago MOSCOW, Nov 20 - Boris Fyodorov, who advised on economic reform before the collapse of the Soviet Union and went on to found one of Russia’s biggest investment banks, died on Thursday in London, a spokesman said. He was 50. Fyodorov was educated in the

Russia pushes Ukraine on gas debt BBC News2 hours ago Russia demands Ukraine to repay a $2.4bn gas debt, raising fears of a renewed dispute which could disrupt supplies to Europe. See related quotes and topics » Spain PM does not rule out Russian stake in Repsol Centre Daily Times2 hours ago MADRID, Spain — Spain's prime minister said Thursday he does not rule out the possibility of Russian oil company Lukoil buying a stake in Repsol-YPF but thinks it would be good if the latter remained Spanish. Spanish media say Lukoil is negotiating to All 6 related articles » Coronation: 'Go global' News248 hours ago Imperial Holdings' motor retail business has seen deterioration of very weak trading conditions from July to October, with its CEO not expecting business to "pick up quickly". SA's economic growth level is expected to decelerate to 1.9% in 2009, which Lukoil linked with Repsol deal Financial Times7 hours ago Russian oil group Lukoil has emerged as possible investor in Repsol as one of its largest shareholders confirmed it is in talks about selling a large stake in the Spanish energy group. La Caixa, the Catalan savings bank that controls 12.5 per cent of All 6 related articles »

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20 Nov 2008 08:27

Eastern Congo Quiet After PullbackJewish Settlers Spray Mosque With SlursChina to Overhaul Battered Dairy IndustryPrince Alwaleed to boost Citigroup stake to 5%Consumer Prices Take Record PlungeIMF approves $2.1bn Iceland loanHugh Jackman crowned People's 'Sexiest Man Alive'Guns N' Roses, McCartney albums to debut on MySpaceWal-Mart to sell the iPhone - reportHealth Insurers, With a Big Condition, Offer to Accept All ApplicantsAlaska Sen. Stevens Loses Re-election Bid to Democrat- ON THE SCENE: On the Trail With Sen. StevensWaxman, Dingell face off for energy panel chairDems look to stop endangered species rule changesStudy: Fast Food Ad Ban Could Curb ObesityMicrosoft lets Zune music subscribers keep tunesMaradona a winner in Argentina coaching debutRed Sox trade Coco Crisp to Royals for relieverRegions vow players' tour releaseZimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. The German Foreign Ministry has promised humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe as the country's main opposition leader visits Berlin.27 mins ago by Markus SchreiberNew York Yankees starting pitcher Mike Mussina pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning in game one of a doubleheader in their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts in this file image from September 28, 2008. Mussina, according to ESPN, has decided to retire after 18 years in major league baseball, and will give the Yankees a decision later this week.13 mins agoA handout picture released by the Lebanese photo agency Dalati and Nohra shows Lebanese President Michel Sleiman (L) meeting with French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (R) at the presidential palace of Baabda, east of Beirut, on November 20, 2008. Fillon arrived in Lebanon today for a two-day visit set to focus largely on economic issues.2 hours agoA woman who had an arrest warrant for possession of crack cocaine is handcuffed in South Los Angeles, November 12, 2008. Many in the area believe that Obama's historic victory as the first black U.S. president could bring about positive change. Picture taken November 12, 2008.5 days agoReuters Pictures by REUTERSA female US soldier is seen on watch during a Peace Concert at the Zawrak Park in central Baghdad on November 07, 2008. Al-Qaeda in Iraq today has urged US president-elect Barack Obama to adopt a policy of neutrality in the war-torn country and to withdraw US troops from there and other Muslim countries.1 week agoAn Indian boy flies a kite against the backdrop of a sunset near the Indo-Bangladesh border village Raimura near Agartala, capital of Indian northeastern state Tripura on July 26, 2008. India plans to fence its eastern frontier with Bangladesh to prevent illegal infiltration and cross border movement of insurgents. Tripura has a total of 856 km open border with Bangladesh, allegedly from where the militants operate.3 months agoPartizan Belgrade's Nikola Pekovic (L) vies for the ball with Andrew Betts (R) of DKV Joventut Badalona, during their basketball group B Euroleague match at the Pionir Arena in Belgrade, 03 January 2007. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC22 months agoGetty Images by AFP/Getty ImagesHenry Paulson

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (R) shakes hands with Russian gas giant 's head Alexei Miller at the Kremlin in Moscow on November 20, 2008. Medvedev and Miller disscussed the role of Gazprom in the face of the global economic crisis.3 hours agoGetty Images by AFP/Getty Images

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) speaks with Russian gas giant Gazprom's head Alexei Miller at the Kremlin in Moscow on November 20, 2008. Medvedev and Miller disscussed the role of Gazprom in the face of the global economic crisis.

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Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (R) and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov stands before a meeting at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid November 12 , 2008. Zhukov was quoted earlier in the day saying that Russia's gas export monopoly Gazprom is considering taking a 20% stake in Spanish oil major Repsol, which is offered for sale by Spanish builder Sacyr Vallehermoso.

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21 hours ago Russia's media conglomerate, Media, is now the proud owner of video-sharing site RuTube. This deal has been in the works since at least June, 2007 and is believed to be in the $15 million range. RuTube is the YouTube of Russia. Or, rather, it 21 hours ago Medvedev tells Gazprom to recover $2.4 bln gas debt from Ukraine RIA Novosti MOSCOW, November 20 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday ordered energy giant to recover $2.4 billion in debts from Ukraine for natural gas supplied to the ex-Soviet republic. "We need to finally decide on the Ukrainian Gazprom-Media nearing the $15 million acquisition of RuTube Startup Meme5 hours ago Gazprom-Media, the leading Russian media is nearing a deal to acquire majority stake of RuTube, Russia’s leading independent online video community for $15 million. According to the agreement Gazprom-Media will be investing millions of dollars in the See related quotes and topics » Coronation: 'Go global' News244 hours ago Imperial Holdings' motor retail business has seen deterioration of very weak trading conditions from July to October, with its CEO not expecting business to "pick up quickly". SA's economic growth level is expected to decelerate to 1.9% in 2009, which 1 related article » Germany's Wingas nixes natural gas pipeline The Seattle Times1 day ago Wingas Transport GmbH & Co. KG said Wednesday it has halted plans for a natural gas pipeline in southern Germany, blaming the financial climate and pricing regulation. Wingas Transport GmbH & Co. KG said Wednesday it has halted plans for a natural gas All 2 related articles » Lukoil linked with Repsol deal Financial Times3 hours ago Russian oil group Lukoil has emerged as possible investor in Repsol as one of its largest shareholders confirmed it is in talks about selling a large stake in the Spanish energy group. La Caixa, the Catalan savings bank that controls 12.5 per cent of 1 related article » Russia and Echoes of Soviet Past Associated Content20 hours ago After the Soviet Union was left in ashes a new hope was born among many that Russia would once shine again but with a new face: democracy. This was the hope in 1991 and it took quite some time for Russia to get back on their feet but during that time

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20 Nov 2008 04:09

U.S. Navy Won't Rescue Pirated ShipsHicks pleads for greater freedomIndian navy sinks suspected pirate 'mother' shipU.S. home construction sinks to record lowAsian Markets Reflect Wall Street’s DropHUD Secretary Says Borrowers Not Getting AidMovie will show White House butler did it allA Sendup of the Season, Some Sincerity RequiredPeople magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' is '...Indian Warship Skirmishes With Pirates in Gulf of AdenStevens: One eye on Alaska, a second on the SenateThey're in the money, but not until they leave the White House

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Teen lives 118 days without a heartReview: New BlackBerrys cool but can't beat iPhoneYahoo, T-Mobile announce mobile search dealHigh-street shopping losing appeal in plugged-in AsiaWakamatsu hired to manage MarinersUnbeaten No. 17 Ball St. holds off Central MichiganCowboys' Adam Jones Is ReinstatedAir France KLM chairman Jean-Cyril Spinetta presents the group's half-year results in Paris, Thursday Nov. 20, 2008. The Air France-KLM Group said its profit plunged in the second quarter as higher oil prices and financial charges weighed on the airlines' earnings. The parent company of the French and Dutch national flag carriers reported a net profit of Euro 28 million ($35.4 million) for the July-September period, down 96 percent from Euro 736 million a year earlier.1 hour ago by JACQUES BRINONNew police officers march during their graduation ceremony at a police academy in Najaf, 160 km (100 miles) south of Baghdad, November 20, 2008. About 969 police trainees graduated on Thursday from the police academy in Najaf after two months of training, police said.1 hour agoAn Indonesian street artist uses a magnifying glass to study a small photo of a subject as he works on his portrait along a street in Jakarta on November 20, 2008. A number of street artists - some of them professional painters - earn their livelihood by making portraits on the sidewalks of the old city of Jakarta Kota where they earn the equivalent of 3 USD per piece.1 hour agoMyron RolleBill Clinton

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TechCrunch17 hours ago ...estimates apply here. Their numbers for Russia should be looked at as indicative of the trend rather than as absolutes). -Media completed the acquisition of video service RuTube. The news came today from TNT – Teleset (TNT-Telenetwork) is the largest... 1 related article » GazProm Media Completes $15 Million Acquisition RuTube, The YouTube Of Russia The Bloggers' Times17 hours ago Russia’s media conglomerate, Gazprom Media, is now the proud owner of video-sharing site RuTube. This deal has been in the works since at least June, 2007 and is believed to be in the $15 million range. RuTube is the YouTube of Russia. Or, rather, it 1 related article » Gazprom-Media nearing the $15 million acquisition of RuTube Startup Meme1 hour ago ...the leading Russian media is nearing a deal to acquire majority stake of RuTube, Russia’s leading independent online video community for $15 million. According to the agreement Gazprom-Media will be investing millions of dollars in the online video site. Currently... Germany's Wingas nixes natural gas pipeline The Seattle Times22 hours ago Wingas Transport GmbH & Co. KG said Wednesday it has halted plans for a natural gas pipeline in southern Germany, blaming the financial climate and pricing regulation. Wingas Transport GmbH & Co. KG said Wednesday it has halted plans for a natural gas All 2 related articles » Russia and Echoes of Soviet Past Associated Content16 hours ago After the Soviet Union was left in ashes a new hope was born among many that Russia would once shine again but with a new face: democracy. This was the hope in 1991 and it took quite some time for Russia to get back on their feet but during that time See related quotes and topics » $57 Bln Spent on Ruble in 2 Months The Moscow Times13 hours ago 20 November 2008By Ethan Wilensky-Lanford / Staff WriterThe government offered the State Duma a breakdown Wednesday of how it is coping with the financial crisis, a report that was welcomed by investors even though not much of the Germany's Wingas nixes natural gas pipeline San Francisco Chronicle23 hours ago Wingas Transport GmbH & Co. KG said Wednesday it has halted plans for a natural gas pipeline in southern Germany, blaming the financial climate and pricing regulation. Kassel-based Wingas, owned by BASF SE and Russia's OAO , said the euro600 All 2 related articles » Russia shows it can play in US backyard Financial Times10 hours ago Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s president, will begin a tour of Latin America next week that has raised eyebrows in Washington, mainly because of his stop-off in Venezuela, which has been a thorn in side of US influence in the region under President Hugo

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20 Nov 2008 00:01

Iran said to have enough nuclear fuel for one weaponStorm dumps 8 inches of rain on east AustraliaAl-Qaeda No. 2 Insults Obama With Racial EpithetRome approves Alitalia buyoutBallmer says not interested in buying YahooTalk of GM bankruptcy filing fuels debateParis Hilton and Benji Madden Split After 9 MonthsMatthiessen Wins National Book Award Fiction PrizeMcCartney, Guns N' Roses albums to launch on MySpaceObama names Daschle to lead health driveObama signals priority with Daschle pickMaine governor announces cutsBallmer: "We are done" with Yahoo acquisition ideaYahoo's search for a new CEOMicrosoft to offer free security softwareCanucks score 5 on Lundqvist, double-up Rangers 6-3Family: Driver's father beaten by Houston policeScotland 0 - 1 Argentina: Stylish Argentina quick to impress Maradona4 hours agoSenator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) addresses a crowd during a Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights gala in New York November 19, 2008.3 hours agoColombia's footballer Falcao Garcia (L) celebrates with his coach Eduardo Lara after scoring against Nigeria during a friendly football match at the stadium Deportivo Cali on November 19, 2008, in Palmira Municipality, department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia.4 hours agoParis Hilton13 hours ago 18 hours ago 12 hours ago After the Soviet Union was left in ashes a new hope was born among many that Russia would once shine again but with a new face: democracy. This was the hope in 1991 and it took quite some time for Russia to get back on their feet but during that time 9 hours ago 20 November 2008By Ethan Wilensky-Lanford / Staff WriterThe government offered the State Duma a breakdown Wednesday of how it is coping with the financial crisis, a report that was welcomed by investors even though not much of the 19 hours ago 5 hours ago Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s president, will begin a tour of Latin America next week that has raised eyebrows in Washington, mainly because of his stop-off in Venezuela, which has been a thorn in side of US influence in the region under President Hugo 14 hours ago 14 hours ago

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19 Nov 2008 20:00

Indian navy sinks suspected pirate 'mother ship'Coast Guard ends search for 90 DominicansMexico arrests Interpol liaisonTalk of GM bankruptcy filing fuels debateConsumer Prices Fall on Drop in Energy CostsDow falls below 8,000, S&P at 5-year lowHilton and Madden split?Suri Cruise Tops Crop of Hot TotsWinona Ryder Hospitalized in UKDaschle to oversee Obama's health transition teamMaine governor announces cutsClinton said to be unsure about Cabinet jobStudy: Fast-food ad ban may cut obesity in kidsTeen lives 4 months with no heart, leaves hospitalWindpipe transplant breakthroughMicrosoft to offer free security softwareJury selection begins in MySpace suicide caseMicrosoft to offer free security programNew Cowboys stadium to host Final FourPacman reinstatedAgent: Cards deny RB James' request for tradeIn this Nov. 18, 2008 photo released by Getup shows former Guantanamo Bay inmate David Hicks who released a video message through a political group pleading for Australian police to stop restricting his life, in Sydney, Nov. 20, 2008. The 33-year old former cowboy turned Taliban foot soldier was freed from a prison in his home town of Adelaide in South Australia state in December last year after a nine-month sentence following 5 1/2 years in captivity without trial at the U.S. military prison camp in Cuba.30 mins ago by Jarra McGrathMexico national team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson of Sweden walks during their World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match against Honduras in San Pedro Sula November 19, 2008.8 mins ago