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22:29 28/01/2009

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Putin warns in Davos against protectionism, bigger state role
22:24 28/01/2009
Russia's prime minister warned on Wednesday against excessive protectionism and a bigger state role in the economy amid the ongoing financial crisis.
U.S. urges consolidation of Gaza peace
22:01 28/01/2009
Barack Obama's new Middle East envoy called on Wednesday for the strengthening and extension of the current Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Naftogaz chief denies pressured into signing gas agreements
21:17 28/01/2009
The chief of Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz denied on Wednesday claims by the president's office that he had signed gas agreements with Russian energy giant Gazprom under pressure.
Armenia, Azerbaijan to continue Nagorny Karabakh talks
20:54 28/01/2009
The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed in Zurich on Wednesday to continue talks on the Nagorny Karabakh frozen conflict, a spokesman for the Armenian president said.
Russia delivers Mi-171 helicopters to Iran
19:53 28/01/2009
Russia has started deliveries of Mi-171 Hip transport helicopters to Iran under a $45 million contract, the Fars news agency reported on Wednesday.
NATO welcomes possible suspension of Russian missile plans
19:30 28/01/2009
NATO would consider the suspension of Russian plans to deploy Iskander missile systems near Poland a "good step," a NATO spokesman said on Wednesday.
Yushchenko instructs PM to save Artek children center
18:44 28/01/2009
Russia waiting for NATO to explain its stance on Georgia
18:41 28/01/2009
Russia expects NATO to make clear the reasons for its position on Georgia before it begins developing intensive military cooperation with the alliance, the Russian envoy to NATO said on Wednesday.
Russia to press for lifting of U.S. sanctions against Cuba
18:05 28/01/2009
Russia will press for the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. against Cuba nearly 50 years ago, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Iran set to launch first domestic satellite by March 20
17:31 28/01/2009
Iran plans to put its first domestically made communication satellite into orbit by March 19-20, the head of the Iranian space agency has said.
Tokyo requests release of crew detained by Russia for poaching
17:30 28/01/2009
Another Russian warship may join anti-piracy mission off Somalia
17:25 28/01/2009
Russia's Admiral Levchenko destroyer will patrol the Somali coast after taking part in joint Russia-Indian naval drills in the Arabian Sea in early February, a Navy source said on Wednesday.
Israel has 'no objections' to Mideast peace conference in Moscow
17:02 28/01/2009
Russian deserter to lay low in Georgia - radio interview
16:24 28/01/2009
Pope hails election of Metropolitan Kirill as Russian patriarch
16:05 28/01/2009
Pope Benedict XVI said on Wednesday he "received with gladness" the news of Metropolitan Kirill's election as the new head of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Council of Europe top official to visit Georgia, Abkhazia in Feb.
15:42 28/01/2009
Thomas Hammarberg, the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights will pay a visit to Georgia and its breakaway republic of Abkhazia on February 10-14.
Austrian police arrest six over murder of Chechen - 2
15:29 28/01/2009
Russia starts tests of target designator for Iskander missiles
15:25 28/01/2009
LUKoil, France's Foraco sign $13.9 mln diamond prospecting deal
14:48 28/01/2009

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