:07. February 2012.
LUKOIL to operate solo in Iraq
08:18 
08:20 |
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| Voice of Russia
Russia’s LUKOIL is set to become the only foreign operator of the West Qurna-2 oil project in Iraq after its partner, the Norwegian Statoil Company, has expressed readiness to cede its share in the consortium to Russia. The Voice of Russia’s Yulia Ashcheulova reports.
06. February 2012.
EIB provides EUR 75 million for climate action in Turkey
09:05 |
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| Emg.rs
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 75 million agreement with Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi A.S for financing climate action related investments carried out by small businesses and midcap companies throughout Turkey.
04. February 2012.
Deadly cold snap grips Europe
11:26 |
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| MIA
Temperatures plunged to new lows in Europe where a week-long cold snap has now claimed more than 200 lives as forecasters warned that the big freeze would tighten its grip at the weekend, AFP news agency reported.
Munich: a chance for an agreement in missile defense talks
11:16 |
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| Voice of Russia
On Friday the annual security conference opened in Munich, Germany. Today’s political agenda that includes the crisis in Syria, the Iranian problem and the failure of the missile defense talks give it a special importance.
European Stability Mechanism treaty signed
11:14 |
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| Emg.rs
The new treaty to create a European Stability Mechanism (ESM) was signed on 2 February by the eurozone countries' ambassadors in Brussels.
Osmakac indicted for preparation of attacks in Tampa
10:51 |
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| Radio Serbia
Osmakas was arrested by federal agents on January 7, while purchasing explosive devices and firearms from an undercover agent. He is also charged with the possession of unlicensed machine gun.
03. February 2012.
Egypt football clashes leave dozens dead
08:54 |
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| Euronews
At least 73 people are reported dead after a football pitch invasion in the Egyptian city of Port Said.Hundreds more are reported injured in clashes between fans following a match between leading clubs Masry and Ahly.
Facebook seeks to raise money through its I.P.O.
08:30 |
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| Itar-Tass
The world's largest social network Facebook, which connects 845 million users started an official preparation process for placement of its shares on the stock market. On Wednesday the company filed the required papers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
02. February 2012.
Update on A380 brackets
00:03 |
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| Emg.rs
Further to findings of cracks on non-critical brackets (known as rib-skin attachments or wing rib feet) inside the wings of some A380s, Airbus confirms that the inspection and repair process is well underway.
01. February 2012.
The fiscal compact ready to be signed
09:58 |
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| Emg.rs
The Treaty aims to strengthen fiscal discipline through the introduction of more automatic sanctions and stricter surveillance, and in particular through the "balanced budget rule".
31. January 2012.
The European Council commits to strengthening EU growth and competitiveness
08:51 |
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| Emg.rs
On Monday 30 January 2012 European leaders decided on a number of steps to help promote growth and jobs in the European Union while ensuring financial stability and fiscal consolidation.
30. January 2012.
Cohesion payments increase as member rates tap EU funding for growth
09:06 |
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| Emg.rs
The budgetary constraints currently faced by Member States mean that the EU's structural funds are an ever more valuable source of growth-enhancing investment especially in the regions that need it most.
28. January 2012.
European SME envoys make life of small enterprises easier
06:51 |
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| Emg.rs
European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani welcomed the progress on access to credits and simplification initiatives in the Member States.The National SME Envoys called upon the European Council to mobilise financial resources and make their access simpler for EU SMEs.
27. January 2012.
WEF 2012: European leaders call for tighter Euro discipline
09:28 |
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| Emg.rs
A panel of European leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, voiced optimism over the latest efforts to establish a framework for fiscal discipline to save the euro.
26. January 2012.
WEF opens in Davos today
09:45 |
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| GHN
World economic Forum`s Annual Meeting opens in Davos today. World leaders and business-elite arrived in the winter resort of Switzerland to discuss the euro zone crisis, its global impact and the ways for its solution. German Chancellor, Angela Merkel will deliver an opening
25. January 2012.
Domodedovo blast – lessons learned
09:28 |
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| Emg.rs, Voice of Russia
Russia is remembering the victims of last year’s suicide bombing of Moscow’s Domodedovo airport that killed 37 people and injured hundreds others.
'Russia and the World' conference outcomes
09:25 |
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| Voice of Russia
Over 200 experts who took part in the “Russia and the World: 2012-2020” forum, arrived at the conclusion that if Russia shifts to a new model of economic growth, it will have every reason to evolve into a highly developed economy in the next eight years. They discussed
23. January 2012.
Iran: New EU sanctions target sources of finance for nuclear programme
19:16 19:21 |
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| Emg.rs
Given the EU's serious and deepening concerns over the Iranian nuclear programme, the Council today broadened the EU's restrictive measures against that country. Today's decisions target the sources of finance for the nuclear programme, complementing already existing sanctions.
21. January 2012.
At least 121 dead in Nigerian city attacks
18:36 |
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| MIA
Coordinated bomb attacks targeting security forces and gun battles have killed at least 121 people in Nigeria's second-largest city of Kano, with bodies littering the streets on Saturday, AFP reports.
Freedom in the World 2012: The Arab uprisings and their global repercussions
18:29 |
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| freedomhouse.org
Published annually since 1972, Freedom in the World examines the ability of individuals to exercise their political and civil rights in 195 countries and 14 territories around the world. The latest edition analyzes developments that occurred in 2011, and assigns each country
20. January 2012.
A trillion for IMF
08:59 |
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| Voice of Russia
The IMF suggests a drastic expansion of its financial resources meant for the protection of the global economy in case the Eurozone crisis aggravates. IMF experts assert that the stock should grow from the present $400bln to an astronomic $1trln.
Investment talks in Moscow
08:58 |
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| Voice of Russia
Experts participating in the “Russia and World: 2012-2020” forum believe that Russia has a high capacity for attracting foreign investment. To this end, joint ventures will be set up, special economic zones will be created and the tax code will be brought up to date.
EU text of of the intergovernmental fiscal treaty is ready
08:32 |
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| Novinite.com
Among the 27 EU member states, only the United Kingdom has resolutely refused to sign the new treaty, which will unconditionally apply in full only to eurozone members, and in parts to the other member states who will sign it.
19. January 2012.
Russia calling for closure of ICTY
10:46 |
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| Hina
Russia is calling for the closure of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in The Hague, accusing it of political bias, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was quoted by Russian media as saying in Moscow on Wednesday.
17. January 2012.
Russia’s special economic zones growing
10:02 |
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| Voice of Russia
In 2011, Russia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ) registered 74 companies which are ready to invest over 3 billion U.S. dollars to promote their production in exchange for concessions offered by the Russian authorities.
Pim Van Ballekom appointed as new EIB Vice-President
09:51 |
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| Emg.rs, EIB
Pim Van Ballekom (55) has been appointed Vice-President and member of the Management Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB) by the Bank’s Board of Governors, consisting of the 27 European Union Finance Ministers.
Statement by Vice-President Olli Rehn on the decision by S&P concerning the rating of several euro area Member States
09:49 |
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| Emg.rs
"After verifying that it this time is not accidental, I regret the inconsistent decision earlier today by Standard and Poor's concerning the rating of several euro area Member States, at a time when the euro area has taken decisive action in all fronts of its crisis response.
EC: Small companies create 85% of new jobs
07:29 |
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| Emg.rs
85% of net new jobs1 in the EU between 2002 and 2010 were created by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). This figure is considerably higher than the 67%-share of SMEs in total employment. Within the SME size-class, micro firms (less than 10 employees) are responsible
15. January 2012.
Costa Concordia: the 21st century Titanic
07:04 |
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| Voice of Russia
The Italian captain of the cruise ship that ran aground - killing three person and injuring 67 more - was arrested late Saturday and is being investigated for manslaughter and abandoning ship, said a local prosecutor in Grosetto, Italy.
14. January 2012.
EU leaders slam S&P credit rating downgrade
13:45 |
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| Novinite.com
EU commissioners and ministers have expressed their negative surprise at the massive downgrade of eurozone members' credit ratings from Standard & Poor's.
