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Russia calls on PA leaders to seek compromise in factional conflict

19:31 16/12/2006

The statement came after PA President Mahmoud Abbas announced an early general election, a move denounced as a coup attempt by the radical Islamic group Hamas, which dominates the government.

Moscow warns against 'inflaming passions' on N.Korea
12:59 16/12/2006
Russia's foreign minister said Saturday abrupt moves and deviation from the main issue could stymie the six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear problem.
Russia plans to open strategic dialogue with Japan next year-FM
12:04 16/12/2006
Russia hopes its strategic dialogue with Japan will start next year, the Russian foreign minister said Saturday.
Moscow hopes UN can reach consensus on Iran soon - FM Lavrov
11:14 16/12/2006
Russia's foreign minister said Saturday he hopes the UN Security Council will be able to reach a consensus on Iran's nuclear problem before the end of the year.

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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.

The State Duma will invite political parties that have no parliamentary representation to discuss reform of the country’s political system

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.

Mikhail Gorbachev

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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