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One Russian diver dead, two others missing in Egypt

17:07 07/01/2007

Six militants surrender in Chechnya
15:25 07/01/2007
Following the killing of Chechnya's number one terrorist, Shamil Basayev, Russian authorities announced a partial amnesty July 15, 2006 for militants who were not involved in major atrocities.
Alexy II congratulates Orthodox Christians with Christmas
14:22 07/01/2007
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II on Sunday congratulated Orthodox Christians with Christmas Day.
Priest murdered, church robbed in Russia's Urals
13:57 07/01/2007
A priest was murdered and a local church was robbed on Christmas night in the Sverdlovsk Region in Russia's Urals, the press office of the regional interior department said Sunday.
Putin appoints former ambassador to Japan as deputy FM
12:26 07/01/2007
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has appointed Alexander Losyukov as a deputy foreign minister, the president's Web site said Sunday.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
12:05 07/01/2007
The Russian Orthodox Church is celebrating Christmas, the second most important religious holiday after Easter.
Morning re-cap of main news, January 6
11:12 07/01/2007

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Putin Sets Out Blueprint for Russian Business

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin set out his agenda for the future of Russian business on Thursday at a meeting with entrepreneurs, promising less regulation and taxes and asking business to help plan its future.

Greece Agrees to Fresh Austerity Measures

Greece Agrees to Fresh Austerity Measures

Greek political leaders have finally struck a deal on new austerity measures demanded by creditors to secure a 130-billion euro bailout to avoid default and keep the country afloat, local media reported on Thursday.

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Duma Calls in Unofficial Parties for Reform Debate Feb 28

The State Duma will invite political parties that have no parliamentary representation to discuss reform of the country’s political system on February 28, Oleg Morozov, deputy speaker of the lower house of parliament, said on Thursday.

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Gorbachev May Join Protest Group

Ex-Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is welcome to join but not head the grassroots protest group League of Voters, the organization’s founders said.

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