Friday, November 7, 2008

Russian Stocks: Gazprom, Imperial Energy, Rosneft, Uralkali


The ruble-denominated Micex Index rose 0.6 percent to 704.57 at 5:14 p.m. in Moscow, poised for its second gain this week. The dollar-denominated RTS Index, dominated by oil and gas producers, sank 1.5 percent to 766.02...

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Russian Stocks: Gazprom, Imperial Energy, Rosneft, Uralkali

Source: Bloomberg

Russia Gives Obama Brisk Warning


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned in a nationally televised address Wednesday that he will deploy short-range missiles near Poland capable of striking NATO territory if the new Obama administration presses ahead with plans to build a missile defense shield in Europe...

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Source: Washington Post

Thursday, November 6, 2008

James Bond film Quantum of Solace opens in Russia


The much-anticipated James Bond film Quantum of Solace, featuring Britain's Daniel Craig as the world's most famous spy, opened in movie theaters across Russia on Thursday...

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James Bond film Quantum of Solace opens in Russia

Source: RIA Novosti

Russia, Italy: sign cooperation agreements


Russia and Italy signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents on Thursday, including in the nuclear sphere...

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Russia and Italy: sign cooperation agreement


Source: RIA Novosti

Vladimir Putin 'could return as Russian president next year'


Vladimir Putin could return as the country's president next year, a Russian newspaper has claimed...

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Vladimir Putin 'could return as Russian president next year'

Source: Telegraph Media Group Limited

Oleg Deripaska's Rusal pays off $4.5 bn loan


The Kremlin is set to expand its influence at international mining giant Norilsk Nickel, after aluminum company Rusal, a major Norilsk shareholder, said the government would get a seat on the enlarged board of directors in return for helping Rusal pay off Western creditors...

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Oleg Deripaska's Rusal pays off $4.5 bn loan

Source: Associated Press

Terry tells Chelsea to fight more


Roman Abramovich told friends that last month's demolition of Aston Villa was – probably – the best and among the most enjoyable, display Chelsea had achieved since he bought the club more than five years ago. Some claim...

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Terry tells Chelsea to fight more

Source: The Independent