23:57 07/12/2009 Main news of December 7

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Warsaw expects SOFA security pact signed with U.S. this week
23:53 07/12/2009
An agreement on the status of U.S. troops on Polish soil, known as the SOFA deal, will be signed on December 10 in Warsaw
UK foreign secretary says EU committed to 30% greenhouse cuts
23:30 07/12/2009
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Monday supported a European Union commitment to further reduce greenhouse emissions to 30%.
Seven Turkish soldiers killed in terrorist attack - Gen. Staff
23:07 07/12/2009
Seven Turkish soldiers were killed and three wounded in a terrorist attack in the country's northern Tokat Province, the General Staff reported Monday.
Gazprom mulls LNG deliveries to U.S. via Mexico
21:42 07/12/2009
Gazprom is considering the possibility of supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the United States via Mexico, the Russian energy giant said Monday.
First Miss Palestine beauty pageant to be held in West Bank
21:32 07/12/2009
The first Miss Palestine will be held on December 26 in the West Bank, the beauty pageant organizers said on Monday.
Russian, U.S. diplomats discuss non-proliferation in Moscow
21:11 07/12/2009
Russian and U.S. diplomats held a second session of a bilateral working group on arms control and international security on Monday to discuss joint efforts in nuclear non-proliferation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Russian expert maps out ways to combat climate change
19:06 07/12/2009
Energy efficiency and energy saving are the key to reducing the human imprint on climate change, a Russian expert said on Monday.
Iranian opposition holds rallies in Tehran
18:40 07/12/2009
Supporters of the defeated presidential candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi staged protests in the Iranian capital on Monday during celebrations of national Student Day, Iranian and western media reported.
Belarus Finance Ministry submits 2010 draft budget to parliament
18:38 07/12/2009
The Finance Ministry of Belarus submitted on Monday a draft budget for 2010, with revenues expected to reach about $20 billion and a budget deficit of about 1.5% of GDP.
Six Turkish soldiers dead, some 10 wounded in clash with Kurds
18:37 07/12/2009
Six Turkish soldiers died and 10 others were wounded Monday in a clash with militants from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Turkish NTV reported citing local authorities and military sources.
Afghan police arrest Kabul mayor
18:20 07/12/2009
Afghan police arrested on Monday Kabul's mayor, Abdul Ahad Sahebi, following a court ruling, Kabul's police chief told RIA Novosti.
Hong Kong bourse delays RusAl's $2.5 bln IPO bid consideration
18:06 07/12/2009
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has delayed considering an application from Russia's aluminum giant RusAl for a $2.5 billion initial public offering (IPO) on the bourse, two sources close to banking quarters said on Monday.
Medvedev says Russia looks to boost trade with India
16:14 07/12/2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev highlighted Moscow's determination to step up trade with India during a meeting with visiting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday.
Russia close to finishing reactor at Indian nuclear power plant
16:08 07/12/2009
The first reactor of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in India will be launched in 2010 as scheduled, Russia's nuclear chief Sergei Kiriyenko said.
UN climate change conference opens in Copenhagen
15:53 07/12/2009
The 15th UN climate change conference, a result of two-year international talks on a binding treaty to cut the global emission of greenhouse gases, opened on Monday in Copenhagen.
Russian gas supplies to China to equal one third of exports to EU
15:48 07/12/2009
Russia's future natural gas exports to China will be equivalent to around one third of its Europe-bound gas supplies, Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kupriyanov said on Monday.
Russia, India finalize deal on warship overhaul
14:47 07/12/2009
Russia and India have reached an agreement to complete a refit of the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier, a Kremlin source said on Monday.
Moldova's parliament again fails to elect president
14:38 07/12/2009
The Moldovan parliament failed for the third time this year to elect a president after the Communists walked out of the vote on Monday, leaving the sole candidate short of the necessary votes.
Ukraine's reduced gas demand costs Gazprom $1.3 bln
13:54 07/12/2009
Ukraine's reduced demand for gas will cost Gazprom $1.3 billion in 2009, the Russian energy giant said on Monday.

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