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23:59 25/01/2012 A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours

A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours

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U.S. May Lift Russia Trade Restrictions This Year - Envoy
21:43 25/01/2012
The United States may scrap Cold-War era trade restrictions on Russia in the very near future, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul said on Wednesday.
Kalashnikov Rifle Maker Sales up 57.4% in 2011
19:56 25/01/2012
Izhmash, the manufacturer of Kalashnikov AK assault rifles, said its sales were up 57.4 percent last year at 5.73 billion rubles (about $190 million).
British, Russian Investors Hope to Reactivate Bilateral Projects
18:15 25/01/2012
The Russian Venture Capital Association (RVCA), which unites some 70 Russian investment funds, and U.K. BVCA have signed a memorandum of understanding to renew bilateral investment flows, RVCA Chairman Alla Pianova said on Wednesday.
Zarubezhneft Eyes Retail Assets in Croatia
17:30 25/01/2012
Russian state oil company Zarubezhneft wants to buy Austrian oil company OMV's filling stations in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina , Zarubezhneft General Director Nikolai Brunich said on Wednesday.
Greek Eurozone Exit Most Rational Option – Sberbank Boss
17:22 25/01/2012
The most rational way for Greece to cope with its massive sovereign debt problem is to quit the Eurozone, the head of Russia’s largest bank Sberbank, German Gref said on Wednesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.2
X5 Retail Launches Online Store
13:11 25/01/2012
Russia's largest grocery retailer, X5 Retail Group, has launched e5.ru, an online store selling non-grocery products, the company said on Wednesday.
Ruble Passes 40 to Euro Over Greek Debt Stall
11:56 25/01/2012
The Russian ruble made major advances on Wednesday, gaining against the euro and the dollar as investors worried about the lack of progress in talks between European finance ministers and bondholders to resolve Greece’s debt problem.
Major Electronics Retailer Seeks Buyer – Paper
11:28 25/01/2012
The owners of Technosila, one of Russia's largest home electronics retailers, plan to sell the company for $200 million or merge it with other market players, Vedomosti business daily reported on Wednesday, quoting sources close to the retailer.
Apple Reports Record Quarterly Revenue, Earnings
05:49 25/01/2012
Apple has posted record quarterly revenue of $46.33 billion and record quarterly net profit of $13.06 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal 2012 which ended on December 31, 2011.
World Economic Forum Opens in Davos
01:41 25/01/2012
An annual meeting of 2,600 decision-makers from almost 100 countries and hundreds of companies starts on Wednesday in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos.

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Main News of January 25

U.S. May Lift Russia Trade Restrictions This Year - Envoy

Kalashnikov Rifle Maker Sales up 57.4% in 2011

British, Russian Investors Hope to Reactivate Bilateral Projects

Zarubezhneft Eyes Retail Assets in Croatia

Greek Eurozone Exit Most Rational Option – Sberbank Boss

X5 Retail Launches Online Store

Ruble Passes 40 to Euro Over Greek Debt Stall

Major Electronics Retailer Seeks Buyer – Paper

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World Economic Forum Opens in Davos

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