L.A. Times - Europe:
Some in the former Soviet satellite now part of NATO and the EU warn that Moscow is intent on reasserting influence, but others see Russia as a useful investor and lucrative market. (Read More)
Reuters:
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of state-owned conglomerate Russian Technologies said on Saturday French car maker Renault might raise its 25 pct stake in troubled Russian partner Avtovaz in future, but won't do so for now.
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guardian.co.uk Sport:
• Dutch coach told to expect approach from Argentina • Hiddink also linked with return to Chelsea next seasonGuus Hiddink could be set for a surprise move to become the joint coach of the Argentina national team with Diego Ma (Read More)
www.guardian.co.uk:
Biogas sourced from food waste and sewage is to piped into British homes under a new 'green gas' tariffRotting leftovers, wilted salad and even sewage are to provide a new source of "green gas" to heat our homes.From today, B (Read More)
The Guardian:
African version of Spitting Image has delighted big audiences by ridiculing corrupt politiciansA rapping president describes himself as "a real bad dude"; a prime minister and vice-president fight over lavatories; and a set o (Read More)
VentureBeat:
Here’s our rundown of the week’s business and tech news. First, the most popular stories VentureBeat published in the last seven days:Microsoft’s Ray Ozzie: Apps don’t make your phone special — “It’s not the applications avai (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Sport:
Darren Bent, who had looked a forlorn and improbable international striker as England were being taken apart by Brazil in Qatar, has proved his domestic quality by scoring against each member of the Big Four before November i (Read More)
New York Times:
President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia warned leaders of his party that they must learn to win elections honestly if it is to survive.
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Financial Times:
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev harshly criticised Russia’s hegemonic United Russia political party for allowing dirty election practices at the party’s annual congress in St Petersburg, calling its methods ‘backwards’ and (Read More)
World News from Times Online:
The man leading the race to become Ukraine’s next president has declared his determination to bury its pro-Western Orange Revolution and repair relations with Russia. (Read More)
Fox News:
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly. (Read More)
Financial Times:
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev harshly criticised Russia’s hegemonic United Russia political party for allowing dirty election practices at the party’s annual congress in St Petersburg, calling its methods ‘backwards’ and (Read More)
FOXNews.com:
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly. (Read More)
Yahoo! News: Business - European Economy:
AP - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly. (Read More)
The Age World Headlines:
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Saturday strongly backed President Dmitry Medvedev's call for radical economic modernization, in an apparent bid to smother talk of differences between the leaders. (Read More)
Reuters: International News:
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed to continue Russia's anti-crisis program as the economy moves out of one of the deepest recessions in post-Soviet history.
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Reuters: International News:
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday criticized regional officials in Russia's ruling party for failing to ensure fully democratic local elections last month.
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FT.com - Energy Utilities Mining:
Fears that European gas supplies could be disrupted this winter have eased after Russia's prime minister agreed to waive financial sanctions against recession-battered... (Read More)
www.guardian.co.uk:
Frances Leviston is charmed by a vision of northern England in a debut collection"O collapser of delicate moods and arch lyrical poignancies! / damper of youthful enthusiasms! / user of out-of-date prophylactic sheaths!" The (Read More)
The Guardian:
• Carlo Ancelotti says he is happy to work with Dutchman• Roberto Mancini favourite to be Russia's new coachGuus Hiddink plans to return to Chelsea as technical director following his failure to guide Russia to the World Cup. (Read More)