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01, January

07:08 URGENT: Gazprom reduces pressure in gas pipeline, supplies to Europe continue (0)
07:22 Russians celebrate their favorite holiday (0)
08:34 Transdnestr abolishes migration fees for Russians, Ukrainians (0)
08:39 Gazprom reduces pressure in gas pipeline, supplies to Europe continue (0)
09:13 No gas pressure decline registered in Ukraine (0)
09:35 RUSSIA CONFIRMS BEGINNING FROM JANUARY 1 IT WILL FIX EUROPEAN-LEVEL GAS PRICES FOR UKRAINE IN 2006 - FOREIGN MINISTRY (0)
09:36 RUSSIA TO HONOR ALL CONTRACTS ON NATURAL GAS DELIVERIES TO EUROPE - FOREIGN MINISTRY (0)
09:38 MOSCOW SAYS KIEV WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR POSSIBLE PROBLEMS IN GAS SUPPLIES TO EUROPE - FOREIGN MINISTRY (0)
09:43 URGENT: Ukraine uses "gas issue" to influence domestic political situation (0)
09:58 URGENT: Moscow says Kiev will be responsible for possible problems in gas supplies to Europe (0)
10:00 URGENT: Russia to honor all contracts on natural gas deliveries to Europe (0)
10:16 PUTIN SIGNS LAW TO ALLOW PARTIES TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR (0)
10:18 Gazprom reduces pressure in gas pipeline, supplies to Europe continue in full (0)
10:34 URGENT: Putin signs law to allow parties to nominate candidates for governor (0)
10:36 Gazprom will know if Ukraine taps Europe-bound gas (0)
10:44 URGENT: Russian gas deliveries to Ukraine fall by 100mln cu m - Naftogaz (0)
10:48 GAZPROM CUTS GAS SUPPLIES TO UKRAINE BY 120 MLN CU M A DAY - SPOKESMAN (0)
10:54 URGENT: Gazprom cuts gas supplies to Ukraine by 120mln cu m a day - spokesman (0)
11:14 Gas tapping, if any, to be evident in Slovakia - expert (0)
12:06 Moscow says Kiev will be responsible for possible problems in gas supplies to Europe (0)
12:40 URGENT: Gas cut-off for Ukraine may hit Europe (0)
12:57 Gazprom cuts gas supplies to Ukraine by 120mln cu m a day - spokesman (0)
13:03 Belarus president approves Earth sensing system draft agreement (0)
13:47 Russia takes on G8 presidency (0)
14:17 France hopes Russia, Ukraine will honor gas delivery contracts (9)
14:27 Draft contract on gas supplies sent to Moscow - Naftogaz (0)
14:58 Gas dispute to be settled after signing contracts - Gazprom (0)
15:08 Ukrainian premier heading gas cut-off HQ (0)
15:24 URGENT: Gazprom accuses Ukraine of unauthorized tapping (0)
15:57 URGENT: Yushchenko to discuss gas issue with foreign leaders (0)
16:55 Gazprom accuses Ukraine of unauthorized tapping (0)
16:59 E.ON Ruhrgas guarantees gas supplies to consumers (0)
18:53 Wrap: Russia-Ukraine gas dispute still unsettled (0)

02, January

07:07 Morning re-cap of main news, January 1 (0)
08:05 EU voices concern over Russian-Ukrainian gas dispute (0)
08:45 Undersea earthquake reported in Russia's Far East (0)
09:40 UKRAINE STOLE 100 MLN CU M OF NATURAL GAS JANUARY 1, 2006 WORTH $25 MILLION - GAZPROM DEPUTY HEAD (0)
09:43 GAZPROM EMPLOYS FOREIGN COMPANY TO ESTIMATE VOLUME OF GAS STOLEN BY UKRAINE - GAZPROM DEPUTY HEAD (0)
09:51 URGENT: Ukraine stole 100 mln cu m of natural gas January 1, 2006 - Gazprom deputy head (0)
10:02 URGENT: Gazprom employs foreign company to estimate volume of gas stolen by Ukraine - official (0)
10:03 Russia's Putin Offers Ukraine Reprieve in Gas Price Row (0)
10:05 UK minister says Russia's reputation at risk in gas dispute with Ukraine (0)
10:24 Europe Suffers Gas Import Cuts Following Russia's Move (0)
10:42 Natural gas consumption limited in Ukraine -- premier (0)
10:43 Iran Rejects Russia's Nuclear Plan (0)
10:50 Tap Water Still Seen As Threat in Russia's Far East (0)
10:56 1 Killed in Dormitory Fire in Russian Capital (0)
11:08 Russia Assumes G-8 Presidency (0)
11:08 Iran Rejects Russia's Nuclear Plan (0)
11:32 Ukraine Says Russia Seeks to Destabilize Its Economy, Calls for New Talks (0)
11:37 China, Russia Pledge to Strengthen Ties, Promote Cultural Exchanges (0)
12:04 Light Aircraft Crashes in Ukraine, Victims Reported (0)
12:39 Belgium's Distrigas does not exclude world gas price hike (0)
12:53 Russia and Ukraine should pay market prices -- WTO official (0)
13:20 Slovakia reports reduction in gas supplies from Russia via Ukraine (0)
13:59 Reduction in gas supplies from Russia not critical for French economy -- minister (0)
14:07 Ukraine's president speaks with EU ambassadors on gas deliveries (0)
14:24 Putin's Critics Blast Russian Gas Cut to Ukraine (0)
14:38 Gazprom seeks signing gas deal with Moldova soon (0)
14:54 Russia Accuses Ukraine of Diverting Gas, Supplies to Moldova Halted (0)
15:09 Main news of January 2 (0)

03, January

07:14 Morning re-cap of main news, January 2 (0)
07:45 Germany speaks for Russia-Ukraine compromise on gas issue (0)
08:21 Russia, Georgia should normalize relations before signing treaty (0)
09:51 UKRAINE SIPHONED OFF 118.7MLN CU M OF RUSSIAN EXPORT GAS ON JANUARY 2-3, 2006 - GAZPROM OFFICIAL (0)
09:55 UKRAINE STOLE 104.8MLN CU M OF RUSSIAN EXPORT GAS ON JANUARY 1-2 ACCORDING TO SPECIFIED FIGURES - GAZPROM (0)
09:59 GAZPROM COMPLETES WORK TO SUPPLY REQUIRED GAS VOLUMES TO EUROPEAN CONSUMERS (0)
10:11 URGENT: Ukraine siphoned off 118.7mln cu m of Russian export gas on January 2-3, 2006 - Gazprom official (0)
10:20 URGENT: Gazprom completes work to supply required gas volumes to European consumers - Gazprom official (0)
10:22 Russia Restores Gas Supplies to Europe, Still at Odds With Kiev (0)
10:25 World Oil Prices Climb as Russia-Ukraine Standoff Continues (0)
10:28 FRADKOV ASKS EUROPEAN UNION TO INFLUENCE UKRAINE TO ENSURE FULL GAS SUPPLIES FROM RUSSIA TO EU (0)
10:31 FRADKOV CONFIRMS RUSSIA'S READINESS TO STRICTLY FULFIL ALL EUROPEAN CONTRACTS FOR GAS SUPPLIES (0)
10:35 RUSSIA FIRMLY INTENDS TO SWITCH TO MARKET RELATIONS WITH UKRAINE BASED ON EUROPEAN GAS AND GAS TRANSIT PRICES - FRADKOV (0)
10:40 UKRAINE WILL CREATE REAL THREAT OF REDUCED GAS SUPPLIES TO EUROPEAN CONSUMERS, IF IT CONTINUES TO SIPHON OFF RUSSIAN TRANSIT GAS - FRADKOV (0)
10:53 Russia, Georgia Should Improve Relations Before Signing Treaty (0)
10:56 Ukraine's statement about pressure from Russia unfounded (0)
11:07 Russian Troops Block Rebel Unit in Dagestan (0)
11:15 Two Russian Soldiers Killed in Chechnya (0)
11:17 URGENT: Fradkov asks EU to influence Ukraine to ensure reliable gas transit (0)
11:26 URGENT: Fradkov confirms Russia's readiness to fulfil European gas contracts (0)
11:33 URGENT: Russia firmly intends to switch to market relations with Ukraine (0)
11:39 GAZPROM, UKRAINE'S NAFTOGAZ TO DISCUSS GAS ISSUE TUESDAY. UKRAINIAN DELEGATION HAS LEFT FOR MOSCOW - GAZPROM (0)
11:51 URGENT: Ukraine will create threat of reduced gas transit to Europe (0)
11:51 Russians Pick Their Most Honest, Daring and Sexiest Politicians (0)
11:58 URGENT: Gazprom, Ukraine's Naftogaz to discuss gas issue Tuesday (0)
12:15 ISS Drinking Ban Could Be Lifted in 2006 - Health Official (0)
12:20 Gazprom, Ukraine's Naftogaz to discuss gas issue Tuesday (0)
13:06 Fradkov asks EU to influence Ukraine to ensure gas transit (0)
13:19 Gazprom says Russia has all possibilities to agree with Ukraine (0)
13:47 Conflict with Ukraine will not push up gas prices in Russia (0)
14:03 Gazprom to supply gas directly to Europe in mid-term prospect (0)
14:18 Italy loses 32mln cu m of gas in Russia-Ukraine gas dispute (0)
15:39 Russia, Ukraine Agree to Resume Gas Talks (0)
16:14 Ukraine denies gas siphoning, says helping Europe with reserves (0)
16:28 Main news of January 3 (0)

04, January

07:04 Morning re-cap of main news, January 3 (0)
07:13 URGENT: Gazprom and Ukraine's Naftogaz come to terms on natural gas (0)
07:25 UKRAINE AND RUSSIA SIGN 5-YEAR DEAL ON RUSSIAN GAS SUPPLIES AT $230 PER 1,000 CU M AND $1.6 FOR TRANSIT (0)
07:39 RUSSIA ONLY TO PAY MONEY FOR NATURAL GAS TRANSIT VIA UKRAINE - GAZPROM (0)
07:46 Gazprom and Ukraine's Naftogaz come to terms on natural gas (0)
08:21 Russian gas price fixed at European level, to be adjusted -- Gazprom (0)
08:45 Gazprom, Naftogaz come to terms on natural gas (0)
08:48 Russia, Ukraine Reach Compromise, Sign Gas Deal (0)
08:56 Central Asian natural gas to make up for high price of Russian gas (0)
09:22 Russian Delegation to Visit Iran for Talks on Nuclear Program (0)
09:30 Italy's Fiat Signs Agreement with Russia's Severstal Auto for Local Car Assembly (0)
09:42 Russia-Ukraine gas conflict over - Ukrainian expert (0)
09:45 Moscow's proposal to Tehran still stands (0)
09:52 EU commissioner hails Russia-Ukraine gas deal (0)
09:58 Son of Russian Billionaire Buys Stake in English Premier League Club (0)
10:21 Third Defendant in Russian Strippers Case Pleads Guilty in U.S. Court (0)
10:24 Russian MPs praise gas conflict resolution (0)
11:06 Wrap: Russia-Ukraine natural gas dispute settled (0)
11:32 URGENT: Russian-Ukrainian energy relations have future - Gazprom (0)
11:38 Russia-Ukraine natural gas deal effective from January 1 (0)
12:22 Muscovite Fails to Commit Suicide after Killing His Mate on New Year Day (0)
13:12 Ukrainian leader, PM positive about gas compromise (0)
13:32 Last year proves viability of CIS, Eurasec - Russian diplomat (0)
14:03 More than 560kg of heroin seized in Tajikistan in 2005 (0)
14:36 RosUkrEnergo, Naftogaz to set up joint venture (0)
14:50 Russia-China relations in 2005 unprecedented - Putin (0)
15:00 Main news of January 4 (0)
15:47 Kyrgyz Government Seeks New Investor for Gold Deposit After Annulling License of Former Exploiter (0)

05, January

07:01 Morning re-cap of main news, January 4 (0)
07:13 Russia set to disband several missile units in 2006 (0)
08:24 Retired officers in Transdnestr propose Public Chamber (0)
09:11 Chechen Deputy Speaker Dies After Car Crash (0)
09:11 Russian scientist's defense turns to European Court (0)
09:27 Russia, Belarus set to sign agreements on equal rights in 2006 (0)
09:50 Russian president wishes Israeli premier fast recovery (0)
10:02 Russian, Turkmen presidents discuss cooperation (0)
10:04 Russian Troops Fight Group of Rebels in Dagestan (0)
10:24 EU Commissioner Welcomes Ukraine-Russian Gas Deal (0)
10:24 Russia, Ukraine Reach Compromise, Sign Gas Deal (0)
10:32 Georgia plans emergency measures against bird flu threat (0)
11:05 Russian Troops Fight Group of Rebels in Dagestan (0)
11:06 Russia, Ukraine Reach Compromise, Sign Gas Deal (0)
11:14 Son of Russian Billionaire Buys Stake in English Premier League Club (0)
11:26 Woman Takes Up Post of Latvian Defense Minister (0)
11:27 URGENT: Another bird flu case registered in Crimea -- TV (0)
11:33 CITES Bans Worldwide Trade in Black Caviar from Russia's Caspian, Black Sea Regions (0)
11:37 Russia's Jewish leader about Israeli premier (0)
11:46 Russian Gas to Remain Backbone of European Energy Supplies - EU Official (0)
11:50 EU Commissioner Welcomes Ukraine-Russian Gas Deal (0)
12:04 Woman With Bag of Human Bones Detained in Moscow (0)
12:13 Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7 (0)
12:50 URGENT: Five militants killed in anti-terrorist operation in Dagestan (0)
13:04 Moscow calls for national accord in Iraq - Foreign Ministry (0)
13:09 Prices on gas exports to Romania stipulated by contracts - official (0)
13:56 Ukrainian Opposition Leader Demands Yushchenko's Impeachment For Gas Deal With Russia (0)
13:58 Georgian president sanctions military build-up (0)
14:04 Russian Troops Fight Group of Rebels in Dagestan (0)
14:37 Russian official criticizes Ukrainian foreign minister's statement (0)
14:40 URGENT: Russian president signs law on citizenship (0)
15:01 Woman Carrying Bag of Bones Detained in Moscow (0)
15:02 Chechen Deputy Speaker Dies After Car Crash (0)
15:04 Ukrainian Opposition Calls for Impeachment of Yushchenko Over Russian Gas Deal (0)
15:04 Russian Troops Close in on Dagestan Rebels (0)
15:12 3 Killed in Helicopter Crash in Central Russia (0)
15:31 Putin submits Russian-Tajik agreement to parliament for ratification (0)
15:52 Russian president signs several legislative documents (0)
15:53 Main news of January 5 (0)

06, January

07:16 Morning re-cap of main news, January 5 (0)
08:02 Kazakhstan adopts new national anthem (0)
08:20 U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Gas Issue to Pressure Ukraine (0)
08:23 Russian Scientist Jailed for Espionage Files Appeal with European Court (0)
08:28 Microsoft Security Threat Solved by Russian Expat (0)
08:34 Armenian Minister Dismissed over Workers Assault Scandal (0)
08:52 Putin Sends Sympathies to Sharon, Wishes Speedy Recovery (0)
09:18 Russia Dismisses US Criticism Over Gas Dispute With Ukraine (0)
09:22 Putin Sets Summer 2006 as Launch Date for Pacific Pipeline Project (0)
09:39 Latvian Authorities Say No More Stag Parties in Capital Riga (0)
09:50 Latvian President Calls Russian Compensation for Soviet Occupation Unrealistic (0)
10:00 URGENT: Sharon moved to operating theater - Al Arabiya (0)
10:01 Russian Vampire Flick Breaks Record With $9M Box Office in 1st Weekend (0)
10:19 CHIEF DOCTOR CONFIRMS REPORTS OF OPERATION ON ISRAELI PM SHARON (0)
10:32 URGENT: Chief doctor confirms reports of operation on Israeli PM Sharon (0)
10:38 Putin holds session on Yakutia's socio-economic development (0)
11:06 Russia and West Had Good Year (0)
11:11 Third human victim of bird flu dies in Turkey (0)
11:19 Ton of crude oil spills into Caspian Sea after loading accident (0)
11:27 German Newspaper Says Putin in Talks to Buy Baltic Coast Villa (0)
11:48 Belgium granted political asylum to 1,256 Russians in 2005 (0)
12:00 Zvonaryova to meet Bartoli in Auckland tennis final (0)
12:21 Organizers Certain Maria Sharapova Will Play at Australian Open (0)
12:27 Russian Vampire Flick Breaks Record With $9M Box Office in 1st Weekend (0)
12:43 NASA Signs $44m Deal with Russia for Soyus Rides to ISS (0)
12:56 U.S. Energy Secretary Encourages American firms to Invest in Russia's Energy Sector (0)
12:58 Bulgaria Refuses to Review Gas Transit Contract with Russia's Gazprom (0)
13:01 By-election to be held in Chechnya this year (0)
13:08 Talks on U.S. military base in Kyrgyzstan to resume - ministry (0)
13:50 PUTIN THANKS UKRAINIAN LEADERSHIP FOR NATURAL GAS CONSENSUS (0)
13:54 Russia Rejects US Criticism Over Gas Dispute With Ukraine (0)
13:54 URGENT: Deviations from Russian-Ukrainian gas contract unacceptable - Gazprom (0)
13:59 Russia Calls Gas Row with Ukraine Bilateral Issue, Dismisses US Criticism (0)
13:59 Ukraine to present its version of gas agreement by January 16 (0)
14:02 URGENT: Putin thanks Ukrainian leadership for natural gas consensus (0)
14:22 Putin thanks Ukrainian leadership for natural gas consensus (0)
14:33 Repeat: Toxic slick approaches Komsomolsk-on-Amur (0)
14:44 URGENT: Russian-Ukrainian gas dispute is over - Gazprom, Naftogaz (0)
14:53 Naftogaz delays buying Russian natural gas (0)
14:54 Russian-Ukrainian gas dispute is over - Gazprom, Naftogaz (0)
15:09 Main news of January 5 (0)
15:09 Operation on Israeli PM Sharon complete (0)
17:55 Russia Calls Gas Row with Ukraine Bilateral Issue, Dismisses US Criticism (0)
17:55 Organizers Certain Maria Sharapova Will Play at Australian Open (0)
17:55 Putin Sends Sympathies to Sharon, Wishes Speedy Recovery (0)
17:56 German Newspaper Says Putin in Talks to Buy Baltic Coast Villa (0)
17:56 Russia Rejects US Criticism Over Gas Dispute With Ukraine (0)
17:56 Microsoft Security Threat Solved by Russian Expat (0)
17:56 U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Gas Issue to Pressure Ukraine (0)
18:09 Russian Space City Builds New Route to Heavens (0)
18:44 NASA Signs $44m Deal with Russia for Soyuz Rides to ISS (0)

07, January

07:01 Morning re-cap of main news, January 6 (0)
07:21 Toxic slick passes Komsomolsk-on-Amur (0)
07:53 Russian paratroopers to participate in joint maneuvers in 2006 (0)
08:10 Russia Celebrates Orthodox Christmas (0)
08:15 Fears of human bird flu infection spread throughout Turkey (0)
08:20 25 Ukrainian Slaves Freed from Russian Boat (0)
08:43 Russia's Putin, Ukraine's Yushchenko Agree to Meet in Astana (0)
08:44 Alexy II congratulates believers on Orthodox Christmas Day (0)
08:45 Turkish businessman mugged in Moscow (0)
08:50 Russia's Zvonareva Loses to Bartoli in Auckland Finals (0)
08:51 Large arms cache discovered in Chechnya (0)
09:56 Kazakh President Changes National Anthem to His Liking (0)
10:07 Homemade Bomb Kills 3 in South Russia (0)
10:18 Supreme court to review acquittal over gas pipe sabotage (0)
10:54 Sharon's departure will not affect Middle East settlement - Margelov (0)
14:05 Middle East needs Russian-U.S. cooperation - General Aoun (0)
14:07 Russian Gangsters Plague Australia - Police Report (0)
14:30 Ukrainian parliament to review report on energy supplies (0)
15:03 Main news of January 7 (0)
21:09 Russia Seeks Compromise in Nuclear Talks with Iran (0)

08, January

07:06 Morning re-cap of main news, January 7 (0)
07:30 13 Children Die in Fire in Tajik Orphanage (0)
07:37 Toxic slick passes Komsomolsk-on-Amur (0)
07:39 Siberia hosts snow sculpture festival (0)
08:11 Russian gas supplies to Germany reliable - Ruhrgas (0)
08:36 Iran satisfied with progress in nuclear talks with Russia (0)
09:00 Russia-Kazakhstan border agreement crucial - diplomat (0)
09:20 Fire at home for disabled children in Tajikistan kills 13 (0)
10:29 Iran slams Europe for "double standards" in nuclear research (0)
10:34 Europe Should Get Accustomed to Russia's Political Behavior Due to Need of Russian Gas - Experts (0)
10:44 Germany's Merkel Says Russian State of Democracy Causes Concern (0)
10:46 Kiev energy operators fail to fully restore residential heating (0)
12:07 Young Girl Charged With Pushing Friend Out of 10th Storey Window (0)
13:39 Russian tourism agency remains against Turkey travel ban (0)
13:56 Russia, India to Hold Joint Paratroopers Trainings in August (0)
14:22 Organizers of bomb attack killing 19 in N.Caucasus appeal verdict (0)
14:25 Russia's chief sanitary doctor advises against visiting Turkey (0)
15:06 100 apartment blocks in Siberia left without heat (0)
15:18 Main news of January 8 (0)

09, January

07:51 Morning re-cap of main news, January 8 (0)
08:33 Russian Dynamo Hockey Team Wins European Champions Cup (0)
08:54 Program to support Siberia's indigenous ethnic groups kicks off (0)
09:27 Russia Stands for Iran's Nuclear Issue Solution Through Cooperation With IAEA (0)
09:27 Russia Seeks Compromise in Nuclear Talks with Iran (0)
09:53 Tajik authorities take fire precautions (0)
10:09 Bird flu in Turkey does not deter Russian tourists (0)
11:12 Russia's Dynamo Hockey Team Wins European Champions Cup (0)
11:14 Russia, India to Hold Joint Paratroop Exercises in August (0)
11:17 Tajik president gives 10 days to determine cause of deadly blaze (0)
11:23 Girl Charged With Pushing Friend out of 10th Story Window (0)
11:24 Need for Russian Gas Means Europe Has to Accept Russia's Political Behavior - Experts (0)
11:54 Armenia to allocate $111,000 to prevent bird flu (0)
11:56 Russian tennis players perform decently in Australia (0)
12:05 Russia's Gazprom to Increase Gas Supplies to Europe via Belarus (0)
12:13 Russia Backs Cooperation With IAEA to Solve Iranian Nuclear Issue (0)
12:30 Belarus Presidential Candidate Pulls out, Calls Election Illegal (0)
12:59 Lawyer demands judge in Gongadze trial recused (0)
13:13 Belarus Presidential Candidate Pulls out, Calls Election Illegal (0)
13:26 Presidential contender steps down in Belarus (0)
13:51 Russia's Gazprom to Increase Gas Supplies to Europe via Belarus (0)
13:55 Switzerland Refuses to Assist Russia in Yukos Probe (0)
14:06 Russian Navy ship to take part in NATO operation in February (0)
14:22 Swiss court orders restriction of Yukos-related legal aid to Russia (0)
14:46 Over 150 Tons of Drugs Seized in Russia in 2005 - Source (0)
15:33 Altai radiation: myth and reality (0)
15:35 NATO Chief Says Ukrainian Entry Likely in 2008 (0)
15:39 Russia may close border with Turkey - sanitary official (0)
15:49 Russian, Azerbaijani officials to discuss energy tariffs (0)
16:54 Latvian court studying restrictions on ex-KGB officers (0)
16:54 Russia-Iran nuclear talks in progress - vice premier (0)
17:07 Bird Flu Confirmed at Crimean Village (0)
17:20 Bird flu confirmed at poultry farm in Ukraine (0)
17:29 Main news of January 9 (0)

10, January

05:09 Morning re-cap of main news, January 9 (0)
06:11 Russian, Kazakh leaders set to discuss energy cooperation (0)
06:14 Factbox: The Republic of Kazakhstan (0)
06:31 Stefanya (0)
07:02 Authorities in Russian Far East seek alternative water supplies (0)
07:17 Digest of the Russian press, January 10 (0)
07:24 Russia to Close Southern Border Over Turkish Bird Flu Threat (0)
07:24 Bird Flu Confirmed in Crimean Village (0)
07:32 Bird flu hits Turkish resort on Aegean Sea (0)
07:40 Kazakhstan, China set to up trade by $4bln (0)
07:59 Latvia Bans Former KGB Officer From Elections (0)
08:03 Putin congratulates Russian Muslims with holiday (0)
08:05 Maria Sharapova Ready for Australian Open Start (0)
08:24 Oil output up 2.8% in Russia in December 2005 (0)
08:35 Russian, Kazakh leaders set to discuss energy cooperation (0)
08:36 Putin Calls for More Interfaith Dialogue on Muslim Holiday (0)
08:40 Russia's trade surplus up 43.4% in 10M05 (0)
08:45 Senior Official Found Dead in Oil-Rich Siberian Province (0)
08:48 International terrorist arrested in Daghestan - FSB (0)
08:50 Natural gas output up 13.7% in December 2005 (0)
08:54 US Couple Sentenced for Abusing Adopted Kids From Russia (0)
08:54 Dollar slips 26.51 kopeks on MICEX (0)
08:58 Euro up 25.95 kopeks on MICEX (0)
09:00 News of the Day, 12.00 Moscow time (0)
09:03 Russian Government to Give Guarantees for Serbia's Milosevic - Paper (0)
09:03 Moscow court begins Klebnikov murder hearings (0)
09:12 Russia's chief doctor urges control over Turkey arrivals (0)
09:14 Russia, Iran Share Views on Development - Top Negotiator (0)
09:17 Volkswagen Head Announces Official Plans for Assembly Plant in Russia (0)
09:17 Iran announces resumption of nuclear research (0)
09:25 China hopes for dialogue on U.S. sanctions against N. Korea (0)
09:30 Russian Fixed-Line Telecom Provider Comstar UTS Plans London IPO in Early 2006 (0)
09:35 Inflation at 6.2% in Georgia in 2005 (0)
09:42 Ukraine denies existence of CIA prisons in country (0)
09:44 China hopes for further Iran-EU nuclear talks (0)
09:57 Foreign currency exchange rates as fixed by the Central Bank of Russia for January 11 (0)
10:01 Moscow court begins Klebnikov murder hearings (0)
10:08 Gas Row Sends a Signal (0)
10:25 Russian 2005 oil output up 1.7% to 470mln mt (0)
10:25 China hopes for dialogue on U.S. sanctions against N. Korea (0)
10:36 RUSSIA CONCERNED OVER IRAN INTENTION TO RESUME URAINIUM ENRICHMENT - FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV (0)
10:43 Iran research complies with nuclear treaty - embassy (0)
10:44 URGENT: 2005 Russia inflation 10.9% - Gref (0)
10:45 Russia's chief doctor urges control over Turkey arrivals (0)
10:50 Russian-Ukrainian Relationship May Worsen - Experts (0)
10:50 URGENT: Russia concerned by Iran's uranium enrichment plans - Lavrov (0)
10:54 Klebnikov Murder Trial Begins in Moscow (0)
10:56 International terrorist arrested in Daghestan - FSB (0)
10:57 300 Sheep Slaughtered by Pro-Moscow Chechen on Muslim Holiday (0)
11:02 Oil export duty likely to drop to $160.8/mt from Feb.1 - ministry (0)
11:08 Russia's Rusal agrees $687.5mln loan deal (0)
11:15 EU urges Russia, Moldova to resume gas talks (0)
11:24 Putin orders tougher bird flu measures (0)
11:25 2005 Russia inflation 10.9% - Gref (0)
11:27 Ukraine denies existence of CIA prisons on its territory (0)
11:36 Russia offers to help Turkey fight bird flu (0)
11:42 UKRAINE PM YEKHANUROV CANCELS GOVT. RESOLUTION ON RAISING HOUSEHOLD GAS PRICES BY 25% ON JAN. 1 (0)
11:46 Russia sets up group to tackle Urals nuclear plant's problems (0)
11:51 URGENT: Ukraine PM cancels raising household gas prices by 25% (0)
11:53 Russian athlete awarded European Athlete of the Year Trophy (0)
12:00 News of the Day, 15.00 Moscow time (0)
12:19 Iran announces resumption of nuclear research (0)
12:28 Russian Fixed-Line Telecom Provider Comstar UTS Plans London IPO in Early 2006 (0)
12:29 Nuclear research to be conducted at all facilities - Iran (0)
12:29 Volkswagen Head Announces Official Plans for Assembly Plant in Russia (0)
12:32 2005 Russia inflation 10.9% - Gref (0)
12:32 Russian electricity output up 26.7% in December (0)
12:38 Khodorkovsky appeals Siberia prison transfer (0)
12:40 Russia's 2005 Oil Production Highest Since 1991 (0)
12:42 Company Watch: VimpelCom pays $12 million for 60% stake in Tajik operator (0)
12:50 Klebnikov Murder Trial Begins in Moscow (0)
12:57 Putin orders tougher bird flu measures (0)
13:09 Nuclear research to be conducted at all facilities - Iran (0)
13:21 Russia's 2005 Oil Production Highest Since 1991 (0)
13:26 Gas dispute with Russia over - Ukrainian president (0)
13:34 Russian PM imposes anti-dumping duties on Ukrainian steel pipes (0)
13:45 UKRAINIAN PARLIAMENT PASSES RESOLUTION ON YEKHANUROV GOVT. DISMISSAL (0)
13:51 URGENT: Ukrainian parliament votes to dismiss Yekhanurov govt. (0)
13:57 Severstal Avto to produce Fiat cars in Russia (0)
14:08 Russia Worried About Iran's Nuclear Activities - Foreign Minister (0)
14:11 Georgia wants to see Kazakhstan its main investor - president (0)
14:16 Ukrainian parliament votes to dismiss Yekhanurov govt. (0)
14:25 Ukraine plunging into "legal chaos" - minister (0)
14:28 Ukraine Denies Existence of Secret CIA Prisons (0)
14:28 Khodorkovsky appeals transfer to Siberian prison (0)
14:29 Poultry imports into Russia under strict control - official (0)
14:37 Putin promises help to returning Muslim pilgrims (0)
14:41 Ukrainian parliament votes to dismiss Yekhanurov govt. (0)
14:50 Ukrainian Cabinet Dismissed Over Gas Deal With Russia (0)
15:00 News of the Day, 18.00 Moscow time (0)
15:02 Russian-Chinese border most problematic ecologically (0)
15:08 Manchester hosts Soviet Times photo exhibition (0)
15:09 Russia scraps liquefied natural gas export duties (0)
15:11 Company Watch: Comstar UTS Confirms IPO to take place in 1Q06 (0)
15:14 Ukrainian Parliament Votes to Dismiss Cabinet Over Gas Deal With Russia (0)
15:15 Vote on gov't dismissal illegal - Yekhanurov (0)
15:16 January 12 - February 12 calendar (0)
15:22 Ukraine's parliament to investigate Naftogaz operations (0)
15:39 January 11 preview (0)
15:53 Ukraine Denies Existence of Secret CIA Prisons (0)
15:56 Ukraine's Yushchenko Calls Anti-Government Vote Unconstitutional (0)
16:01 Russia by the Numbers: Single social tax to be amended (0)
16:01 North Caucasus Security Watch, January 10 (0)
16:22 Vote on gov't dismissal illegal - Yekhanurov (0)
16:26 Authorities confident of convictions in Klebnikov murder trial (0)
16:36 Kazakhstan confirms intention to purchase Lithuania's oil complex (0)
16:40 Ukraine govt. dismissal shows authorities' paralysis (0)
16:44 Ukraine govt. dismissal a "major error" - parliamentarian (0)
17:05 Energy Watch, January 10 (0)
17:32 Ukrainian Parliament Votes to Dismiss Cabinet Over Gas Deal With Russia (0)
17:49 Ukraine's Yushchenko Calls Anti-Government Vote Unconstitutional (0)
17:50 Yushchenko's judgment on gov't dismissal was hasty - Yanukovych (0)
17:59 Yushchenko to appeal against dismissal of Ukrainian government (0)
18:01 Daily Military Brief, January 10 (0)
18:19 President Putin arrives in Kazakhstan (0)
18:30 Russia calls on Iran to keep to nuclear moratorium (0)
18:50 Ex-PM Tymoshenko supports Ukrainian government dismissal (0)
19:01 Ukrainian president to act constitutionally with parliament (0)
19:14 Main news of January 10 (0)

11, January

05:26 Morning re-cap of main news, January 10 (0)
05:35 January 11 morning preview (0)
05:50 Kazakh President Nazarbayev inaugurated (0)
06:26 Interethnic, religious accord basis for security - Nazarbayev (0)
06:31 Kazakh President Nazarbayev inaugurated (0)
07:04 Kazakhstan for partnership with Russia, China and U.S. (0)
07:18 Blaze kills five in northern Russia (0)
07:41 Defending Champion Safin Pulls out of Australian Open (0)
07:44 State Duma opens spring session (0)
08:04 Kazakh President Nazarbayev Sworn in for Another 7 Years (0)
08:06 Two Sudanese men attacked in Voronezh (0)
08:13 Venezuela Considers Buying Russian Fighter Planes (0)
08:21 US Prosecutors File Lawsuit Against Russian Adoption Agency (0)
08:23 Putin says Russia set to help rebuild Afghanistan (0)
08:23 Ukrainian leader blasts parliamentary decision to sack govt. (0)
08:34 Digest of the Russian press, January 11 (0)
08:40 Russian oil supplies to China up 30% in 2005 (0)
08:48 Dollar up 0.13 kopeks on MICEX (0)
08:48 Scientist plays down Ukraine bird flu fears (0)
08:52 Euro slips 2.22 kopeks on MICEX (0)
09:00 News of the Day, 12.00 Moscow time (0)
09:01 Estonia Suggests Making Presidential Spouse Salaried Position (0)
09:15 Ukrainian leader sees positives in tensions with Russia (0)
09:20 Russian-born man sued in California over adoption scandal (0)
09:20 URGENT: Lavrov warns Rice over bias in U.S. over Ukraine gas crisis (0)
09:35 Putin for boosting scientific, humanitarian links with Ukraine (0)
09:39 Georgian govt. to discuss urgent anti-bird flu measures (0)
09:44 Lavrov, Rice disappointed over Iran's nuclear decision (0)
09:47 Ex-premier calls for interim government in Ukraine (0)
10:04 Venezuela Considers Buying Russian Fighter Planes (0)
10:10 Ukraine's Cabinet continuing to work normally - PM (0)
10:17 Influenza outbreak may spur bird flu mutation - Russia's chief doctor (0)
10:21 Foreign currency exchange rates as fixed by Central Bank of Russia for January 12 (0)
10:26 Ex-premier calls for interim government in Ukraine (0)
10:29 Lavrov, Rice disappointed over Iran's nuclear decision (0)
10:35 Putin, Yushchenko Meet in Wake of Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis (0)
10:39 Parents of Peruvian Murdered in Russia Seek 3M Euros in Damages (0)
10:40 Company Watch: AvtoVAZ sales on the increase (0)
10:41 Ice sculpture of Russian cathedral unveiled in central London (0)
10:43 Moscow, London Exchange City Symbols in Ice (0)
10:53 Parliamentarian Calls Russian Men to Arms to Halt Bird Flu (0)
10:55 UKRAINE WILL NOT VIOLATE GAS AGREEMENT WITH RUSSIA YUSHCHENKO (0)
10:56 Klebnikov's Friends Dismiss Russian Forbes Editor's Murder Trial as Sham (0)
10:58 Russian Defense Ministry to Privatize Half of its Agricultural Enterprises in 2006 (0)
10:58 Russia to Lower Oil Export Duties Due to Decline in World Oil Prices (0)
11:00 URGENT: Yushchenko pledges to honor gas commitments to Russia, West (0)
11:10 Russian Defense Ministry to Privatize Half Its Agricultural Enterprises in 2006 (0)
11:11 Georgian leader sees no crisis in Ukraine (0)
11:17 Yushchenko pledges to honor gas commitments to Russia, West (0)
11:33 Russia's natural gas supplies to Armenia up 26.5% in 2005 (0)
11:40 IRANIAN URANIUM RESEARCH RESUMPTION DISAPPOINTING, ALARMING - RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTER (0)
11:45 URGENT: Iran uranium decision disappointing, alarming - Ivanov (0)
11:47 Putin promises Gazprom will meet Ukraine commitments (0)
11:58 Russian, Ukraine's presidents discuss naval base (0)
11:59 News of the Day, 15.00 Moscow time (0)
12:11 Yushchenko sees agreement soon on Russia-Ukraine border issue (0)
12:20 Iran rejects calls to end nuclear research (0)
12:33 Iran uranium decision disappointing, alarming - Ivanov (0)
12:48 MICEX suspends trading of Sberbank shares on technicality (0)
12:49 Norilsk Nickel's gold-mining company valued at $4.4 billion (0)
12:59 Russian nuclear power agency head to visit Ukraine soon - source (0)
13:09 Putin praises dialogue with Ukraine (0)
13:09 Widow of slain Ukraine journalist Gongadze blasts investigation (0)
13:10 Klebnikov murder suspect's lawyer obstructing trial - court (0)
13:24 LUKoil set to expand operations in Kazakhstan (0)
13:25 Factbox: The Republic of Kazakhstan (0)
13:35 Russia's November balance of trade surplus up 19.6% to $10bln (0)
13:48 Russia pledges support for Israeli stability efforts (0)
14:03 Hockey's "Russian Rocket" focused on Turin Olympics (0)
14:04 Georgia to finance measures against bird flu (0)
14:21 ABN AMRO confirms participation in TNK-BP loan (0)
14:33 Chechen PM to resume office February (0)
14:43 Company Watch: UES output rises 2.1% in 2005; board to discuss strategy (0)
14:52 Nuclear capability crucial to Russia - defense minister (0)
15:00 News of the Day, 18.00 Moscow time (0)
15:01 MICEX suspends Aeroflot share trading after surge (0)
15:02 The domes of Moscow (0)
15:14 Wrap: Putin, Yushchenko on bilateral relations (0)
15:32 URGENT: Unknown attacker injures six in Moscow synagogue (0)
15:40 January 13 - February 13 calendar (0)
15:54 Unknown attacker injures at least six people in Moscow synagogue (0)
16:01 Regional security union key defense for Belarus - Lukashenko (0)
16:16 January 12 preview (0)
16:22 Update: Unknown attacker injures ten people in Moscow synagogue (0)
16:29 Factbox: Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) (0)
16:32 Man Attacks Moscow Synagogue, Stabs Parishioners (0)
16:44 Court upholds $100mln tax claims against Moscow Oil Refinery (0)
16:47 CIS Bulletin, January 11 (0)
16:59 Energy Watch, January 11 (0)
17:09 Update-2: Attacker injures ten people in Moscow synagogue (0)
17:13 Moscow court rejects ex-Yukos security chief's appeal (0)
17:40 URGENT: Man accused of attacking Georgian, U.S. presidents sentenced to life (0)
17:44 S&P affirms Ukraine's ratings (0)
17:52 Pope Meets Russian Children who Survived Beslan Hostage Crisis (0)
17:54 No group behind synagogue attacker - police (0)
17:59 European, Russian MPs to discuss Ukraine gas issue (0)
18:01 Daily Military Brief, January 11 (0)
18:14 Man Attacks Moscow Synagogue, Stabs Parishioners (0)
18:14 Putin, Yushchenko Meet in Wake of Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis (0)
18:15 Israeli embassy demands to improve security for Russia's Jewish community (0)
18:22 Russian Parliamentarians Propose Return to Julian Chronology (0)
18:22 US, Israeli Citizens Among Wounded in Moscow Synagogue Attack (0)
18:25 Update-3: Attacker injures eight people in Moscow synagogue (0)
18:37 Armenian HR Commissioner Blasts President for Her Removal (0)
18:42 Georgian Gets Life for Throwing Hand Grenade at US President Bush (0)
18:58 Russian, German finance ministers discuss G8 ministerial meeting (0)
19:15 All fowl slaughtered at 3 poultry farms in Crimea (0)
19:21 Main news of January 11 (0)

12, January

05:26 Morning re-cap of main news, January 11 (0)
05:29 January 12 morning preview (0)
06:17 Thousands left freezing in Siberia after pipe bursts (0)
06:44 Airliner makes emergency landing in Russian Far East (0)
07:04 Synagogue attacker to undergo psychiatric examination (0)
07:14 Russian, Kazakh presidents meet in Kazakhstan (0)
07:41 Violent crime rises in Moscow - prosecutors (0)
07:45 Sharapova to Play Through Pain at Australian Open (0)
07:52 Presidential envoy voices concern over Russia's Far East (0)
07:57 Russian-Chinese Trade Turnover at Record High of $29.1Bln in 2005 (0)
07:59 Russia's Chief Rabbi Returns to Moscow After Synagogue Attack (0)
08:03 Russia Hardens Tone on Iran, Says Won't Block US Efforts (0)
08:08 US, Israeli Citizens Among Wounded in Moscow Synagogue Attack (0)
08:10 Russian, Kazakh presidents meet in Kazakhstan (0)
08:12 Moscow Sees Rise in Violent Crime - Prosecutors (0)
08:23 Two synagogue attack victims serious, but stable in hospital (0)
08:42 Dollar slips 8.68 kopeks on MICEX (0)
08:46 Euro up 13.1 kopeks on MICEX (0)
08:50 Kazakhstan-Russia trade up 35% to $10 billion in 2005 (0)
08:52 Over 700,000 Russian birds lost to spread of bird flu virus (0)
09:00 News of the Day, 12.00 Moscow time (0)
09:21 Russia for broader energy cooperation with Kazakhstan - Putin (0)
09:22 Tajik border lacks defenses against trafficking - drugs agency (0)
09:29 Iran dismisses Western colonialism over nuclear research (0)
09:34 Ammunition found in synagogue attack suspect's apartment (0)
09:50 Russia close to mass production of bird flu vaccine (0)
09:52 Putin praises trade, cooperation with Kazakhstan (0)
09:55 Foreign currency exchange rates as fixed by Central Bank of Russia for January 13 (0)
10:14 Moscow Synagogue Attacker "Quiet Boy, Fond of Computer Shooters" - Father (0)
10:16 US, Israeli Citizens Among Wounded in Moscow Synagogue Attack (0)
10:16 Man Attacks Moscow Synagogue, Stabs Parishioners (0)
10:17 Two arrested in attack on Sudanese men in central Russia (0)
10:29 Rusal to boost aluminum output with launch of new technology (0)
10:43 Russia to spend over $35 million on bird flu vaccinations (0)
10:53 GAZPROM SHARE TRADING ON RTS TO START JAN. 13 - RTS PRESS SERVICE (0)
10:55 Norsk Hydro Considers Building 2 Aluminium Plants in Russia - Source (0)
10:56 IHT to Become First International Daily in Russia (0)
10:56 Russian Parliamentarians Propose Return to Julian Calendar (0)
10:59 URGENT: Gazprom share trading on RTS to start Jan. 13 - RTS press service (0)
11:00 Norsk Hydro Considers Building 2 Aluminium Plants in Russia - Source (0)
11:06 Yushchenko urges parliament to rescind govt. dismissal decision (0)
11:07 Russia aiming to restore Soviet-era nuclear complex - official (0)
11:08 IHT to Become First International Daily in Russia (0)
11:23 Yushenko withdraws from deal with opposition (0)
11:25 Synagogue attack suspect swayed by computer, influences - paper (0)
11:28 Fitch downgrades Ukraine's outlook on political tensions (0)
11:31 Ukrainian parliament votes against speaker dismissal (0)
11:34 Russian Billionaire Offers Israeli Medical Care to Moscow Synagogue Attack Victims (0)
11:35 Russian-Chinese trade up 37% to $29 billion in 2005 (0)
11:41 Digest of the Russian press, January 12 (0)
11:46 Yushchenko urges parliament to rescind govt. dismissal decision (0)
11:50 Dead pigeon sparks panic in Georgia (0)
11:51 Russia Plans to Produce Bird Flu Vaccine (0)
11:59 News of the Day, 15.00 Moscow time (0)
12:02 Astana backs Kazakh oil firm's bid for Lithuanian refinery (0)
12:06 Russia's chief doctor rejects Turkey bird flu "epidemic" tag (0)
12:08 Russia Aims to Restore Soviet-Era Nuclear Power Network (0)
12:09 Moscow Synagogue Attacker "Quiet Boy, Fond of Computer Shooters" - Father (0)
12:13 Yushchenko withdraws from deal with opposition (0)
12:25 Gazprom ordinary shares to start trading on RTS Jan. 13 (0)
12:30 URGENT: Ukraine's Justice Ministry declares govt. dismissal illegal (0)
12:31 Iran's removal of IAEA seals legitimate - Lavrov (0)
12:36 Uzbekistan sees rapid rise in Internet, mobile phone users (0)
12:40 Ukrainian parliament votes against speaker dismissal (0)
12:47 Tajik border lacks defenses against trafficking - agency (0)
12:50 Ukraine's Justice Ministry declares govt. dismissal illegal (0)
12:55 Ammunition found in synagogue attack suspect's apartment (0)
13:03 Moldova hopes to agree gas prices with Gazprom in Jan. (0)
13:17 Opposition seizes ruling party HQ in Mongolia (0)
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