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Main news of December 21

18:56 21/12/2008

Explosion at south Moscow market leaves 13 people injured
16:40 21/12/2008
The number of people injured in an explosion at a southern Moscow market on Saturday has risen to 13 persons, with 12 of them in hospital, the Moscow police said on Sunday.
Russia starts S-300 missile supplies to Iran - Iranian MP
16:10 21/12/2008
Russia has started the supplies of components for S-300 air defense systems to Iran, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on Sunday.
Police block unsanctioned auto protest in Russia's Far East
15:38 21/12/2008
Police dispersed over a hundred of protesters on Sunday during an unauthorized protest in the Russian Far East against the government's decision to raise import duties on used foreign cars.
Russia's Valuev beats Holyfield, retains WBA title
12:55 21/12/2008
Russia's WBA Heavyweight World Champion Nikolai Valuev won a majority points decision on Saturday to defeat four-time champion Evander Holyfield and retain his WBA champion title.
Russian premier vows to honor government's 2009 social package
11:52 21/12/2008
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the government's pledge to honor all social commitments next year and in the medium-term perspective, despite the ongoing global financial crisis.

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