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Russian metals tycoon released in prostitution case-1

22:26 12/01/2007

Prosecutors in France have released Russian metals tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov, who was detained earlier over his alleged involvement in prostitution-related activities, without charges, a law enforcement source said Friday.

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Russia slashes Belarus oil export duty from $180.7 to $53 per mt
22:25 12/01/2007
After two days of oil negotiations, Russia reduced its oil export duty for Belarus from $180.7 to $53 per metric ton, the Russian premier said Friday.
Russian metals tycoon released in prostitution case
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21:54 12/01/2007
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Moscow urges U.S. to ensure Russian diplomats' security in Iraq
20:42 12/01/2007
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18:16 12/01/2007
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17:59 12/01/2007
Moldovan plane that crashed in Iraq was downed - eyewitness
17:17 12/01/2007
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17:16 12/01/2007
Ukraine's pro-presidential bloc protests law on Cabinet
15:54 12/01/2007
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15:13 12/01/2007
Moscow urges early democratic election in Bangladesh
14:30 12/01/2007
Mystery infection that killed 20 in Indonesia still unidentified
14:22 12/01/2007
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Ukraine's parliament confirms PM's nominee to deputy post
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