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WORLD

Russia to challenge any unilateral independence move by Kosovo

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Russia will contest any unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo in circumvention of the United Nations, Russia's envoy to the troika of international mediators said on December 10.

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

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Oil & Auto

Almost half of Russians want to work for Gazprom – opinion poll

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, state-controlled natural giant Gazprom is considered the most desirable workplace by Russians, ahead of the country's main crude producers and the electricity monopoly, according to an opinion poll.

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

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WORLD

Russia in talks with India on contracts for military helicopters

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport is negotiating with India over deliveries of Russia's Mi-17 multirole military helicopters, the general director of the Moscow Mil helicopter plant said on December 10.

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

1 min read

WORLD

EU Solidarity Fund: Commission proposes aid worth EUR 162 million for UK regions struck by floods

The European Commission today proposed to grant European Union Solidarity Fund aid totalling € 162.388 million to help deal with damage caused by floods in England, Northern Ireland and Wales in June and July this year. The grant will go towards reimbursing

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

1 min read

WORLD

EU Promotes agricultural products in third countries

The FINANCIAL --The European Commission has approved measures to provide information on, and to promote agricultural products in third countries. Member States submitted 25 programmes to the Commission to be examined.

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

1 min read

BANKS

Georgian TBC Bank to enter Azerbaijan

The FINANCIAL -- Mamuka Khazaradze and Vakhtang Butskhrikidze, TBC Bank will make official statement regarding bank expansion in Azerbaijan on 11 December, TBC Bank reported 1 hour ago.

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

1 min read

WORLD

Sharapova and Kurnikova among Top 10 Sport Stars

The FINANCIAL -- WALTHAM, Television shows predicted to score hits online in 2008 include "LOST," "American Idol," "Survivor" and "30 Rock," while from the music scene, OneRepublic will rock web users.

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

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Oil & Auto

First gas from Njord Published

The FINANCIAL -- The first gas from the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea is now flowing through the pipelines towards the European gas market, Statoil reported. Njord has thereby entered a new phase, with gas export added to oil production.

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

1 min read

WORLD

Hamas asks U.S. for dialogue in open letter

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, an Hamas official has urged the U.S. to enter into dialogue with the Palestinian Islamist group, which currently controls the Gaza Strip, the Jerusalem Post reported on December 10.

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

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Tech

Wincor Nixdorf ensures optimization of cash processes at financial institutions

The FINANCIAL -- Wincor Nixdorf is expanding its portfolio for optimizing cash processes at bank branches with the new version of its cash management software “ProCash Analyzer”. The aim of the software is to ensure both permanent availability of cash and cost-optimized

by The FINANCIAL

December 10, 2007

1 min read