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 Atlanta Journal Constitution | Russian markets - Factors to Watch on May 25 Reuters MOSCOW, May 25 (Reuters) - Here are events and news stories that could move Russian markets on Friday. You can reach us on: +7 495 775 1242 STOCKS CALL (Contributions to moscow.newsroom@reuters.com): PROMSVYAZBANK: Says sees mixed effect from the ... Russian opposition leaders released after spending 15 days in jail for ... Russian opposition leaders released in Moscow Russian Opposition Leader Released From Jail |
 The Guardian | Putin defends curtailing of privatization plans BusinessWeek Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday defended his decision to withdraw lucrative government stakes in energy companies from a list of assets to be privatized. Privatization of state stakes in Russian energy assets has long been a thorny issue, ... Russian markets - Factors to Watch on May 24 |
 Zee News | Scuffle in Ukrainian parliament over Russian language New York Daily News Kiev, May 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ahead of the consideration of a bill aimed to expand the Russian language's usage in the country, the Ukrainian parliament witnessed a brawl Thursday. Prior to the beginning of the voting, opposition deputies burst into ... Fight in Ukraine's parliament over language bill Brawl in Ukraine parliament over use of Russian language Ukraine: MPs scuffle over Russian language |
To Tap Arctic Oil, Russia Partners With Exxon Mobil NPR by Mike Shuster A Rosneft flag flies over the Russian oil giant's refinery near the city of Samara. Growth of Russia's oil and gas output has stalled, but Exxon Mobil and other foreign firms have signed deals to help exploit the Arctic. |
 Christian Science Monitor | Russia says Iran talks on track despite differences Channel News Asia MOSCOW: Russia on Friday called the latest round of talks on the Iranian nuclear standoff "constructive" despite big differences that remain as the parties head for more negotiations in Moscow next month. However, Russia outlined no new initiatives ... Russia defends latest Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks Iran nuclear talks Day 1: Russian calls Congress an obstacle to a deal Russia Opposes Iran Acquiring Nuclear Weapons |
Syria Blame Game Begins as Annan's UN Peace Plan Falters Bloomberg As the United Nations peace plan for Syria flounders toward failure, a US-Russian blame game has begun, increasing the odds that violence the UN says has killed more than 10000 people will continue. The Americans, skeptical from the start about the ... |
RTS Tumbles as Mechel Retreats on China Growth: Russia Overnight BusinessWeek By Leon Lazaroff on May 24, 2012 Russian stock futures slumped and OAO Mechel (MTL) (MTL) declined for a third day on mounting concern China's slowing economy may crimp demand for commodities. Futures expiring in June on Moscow's dollar-denominated RTS ... |
 Christian Science Monitor | Report: Russian intelligence suspects US hand in SuperJet crash Christian Science Monitor Although aviation experts dismissed Russian intelligence's suspicions of a US hand in the May 9 plane crash in Indonesia, the many unanswered questions about the crash fuel conspiracy theories. By Fred Weir, Correspondent / May 24, ... Russia claims secret US operation sabotaged its superjet plane that crashed in ... Russia repatriates Sukhoi victims Russia probing US sabotage in Superjet crash: report |
 The Associated Press | Russian boy killed in Nebraska fire laid to rest The Associated Press (AP) ? A 9-year-old boy originally from Russia who was killed in a Nebraska house fire has been laid to rest, but prosecutors and the Russian government are seeking more information about his death. Nearly 200 people gathered at a Lincoln church ... Russia Demands Inquiry in Death of Child in US US Embassy urges Russia to avoid scandal over orphan's death |
Russia's MRSK to raise 2011 dividends by 40 pct Reuters MOSCOW May 25 (Reuters) - Russian grid firm MRSK may increase 2011 dividends for preferred shares by 40 percent, the company said in a statement late on Thursday. The board of holding group for electricity grids covering more than 2 million kilometres ... |