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Ukraine president against raising gas transit fees

The FINANCIAL -- Ukraine`s President Viktor Yushchenko opposed calls to charge Russia more to pipe gas across the country to Europe, saying this would lead to a rise in the price Ukraine pays for imported gas for domestic use, according to Reuters.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Politics

Ukraine president against raising gas transit fees

The FINANCIAL -- Ukraine`s President Viktor Yushchenko opposed calls to charge Russia more to pipe gas across the country to Europe, saying this would lead to a rise in the price Ukraine pays for imported gas for domestic use, according to Reuters.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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WORLD

Seoul proposes peace, economic ties with Russia, N.Korea

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, South Korea has urged Russia to play a lead role in forging all-round ties between Seoul and Pyongyang, a special envoy for the South Korean president-elect said on January 21.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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WORLD

Tehran praises Russian, Chinese position on Iran nuclear problem

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Russia and China hold "the most realistic" position on Iran's nuclear program, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on January 21.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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WORLD

Russia will not pressure Poland on U.S. missile shield – Lavrov

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Russia will not pressure Poland over its intention to host U.S. missile shield elements, although Moscow is still concerned over the plans, the Russian foreign minister said on January 21.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Markets

Stock market outperforms currency market in Azerbaijan

The FINANCIAL -- According to APA-Economics, foreign exchange reserves, currencies, real estate and other products worth AZN 7.054 billion were realized at 530 auctions on bourses of Azerbaijan in 2007.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Georgia

David Usupashvili: Parliamentary elections might be boycotted

The FINANCIAL -- The issue of boycotting parliamentary elections is still under discussion, as David Usupashvili, leader of the Republican Party and one of the leader of the United National Council of the United Opposition told Pirveli.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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WORLD

German Banks Flag More Write-downs, Pull Sector Sharply Down

The FINANCIAL -- According to Dow Jones, German banks January 21 flagged additional write-downs for the fourth quarter, sending financial services sector shares sharply lower in midday trade.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Tech

Azercell launches MobilBank service

The FINANCIAL -- According to APA-Economics, Azerbaijan’s leading mobile operator Azercell Telecom has launched MobilBank service.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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WORLD

Dmitry Medvedev registered as Russian presidential candidate

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, the Russian Central Election Commission on January 21 registered Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as a presidential candidate.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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