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The leaders of Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries backed on Tuesday Russia's proposal on using national currencies in mutual settlements and introducing a common currency for the group.

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Shanghai group to put forward anti-crisis plan at Petersburg forum
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Shanghai group concerned by situation in Pakistan
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SCO military exercises to be held in 2010 in Kazakhstan - Russia
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SCO regional security group considering Iran membership - source
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Russia seeks strong role for smaller SCO members
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Ukraine reports 354 flu deaths since start of October The death toll from the ongoing flu epidemic in Ukraine has reached 354 since the start of October, the country's health ministry said on Friday.	Russia to float out first frigate for Indian Navy Nov. 27 A Russian shipyard will float out the first of three frigates for India's Navy November 27, a company spokesman said Tuesday.

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