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Czech president signs European Union reform treaty PRAGUE (AP) — A charter meant to transform Europe into a more unified and powerful global player passed its last major hurdle Tuesday and looks set to become law within weeks.
November 03 at 21:48
Russia to borrow $1.9 billion for AvtoVAZ MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian news agency reports that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said the government will borrow $1.9 billion to save the troubled carmaker AvtoVAZ.
November 03 at 21:44
Tapes show Kennedy was conflicted over Saigon coup WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly released White House tapes from the Vietnam War era portray President John F. Kennedy wrestling over the fate of South Vietnam's strongman in a situation that appears to mirror President Barack Obama's quandary today in dealing with Afghanistan's shaky government.
November 03 at 21:41
Russia Today: Moscow promotes 'Russian world' as cultural alternative to McWest As Russia continues to absorb Western influences, participants at a Moscow forum argue that Russian culture – from language to traditions – needs “endangered species” status. Across Russia one can easily find the hulking footprint of western culture, which in the majority of cases can be translated to mean “American culture.” Read the story here.
November 03 at 21:26
In 2010, Ukraine will need to implement a number of reforms to increase the competitiveness of the economy and ensure its growth throughout the post-crisis period, stated Nataliya Izosimova, Director of the Foundation for Effective Governance (FEG). Izosimova made this statement at a conference titled "Ukraine: Challenges and Opportunities," held in Moscow by FEG and the Russian newspaper Vedomosti. Read the story here.
November 03 at 21:22
Victor Pinchuk, the Ukrainian businessman who minted a fortune in steel, already has his country’s largest contemporary art space, the PinchukArtCentre. Now he has announced that he plans to open a new exhibition center in downtown Kyiv in coming years. Read the story here.
November 03 at 21:15
Kremlin launches crusade on Russia's organized crime MOSCOW, Nov 3 (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev declared all-out war on Russia's organised crime on Tuesday, saying the godfathers of the criminal world could face life in jail.
November 03 at 21:09
Moldova sets president vote in parliament Nov. 10 CHISINAU, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Moldova's parliament decided on Tuesday to vote next week to replace former communist President Vladimir Voronin, but there is little sign of ending a deadlock between communists and a new Western-leaning government.
November 03 at 21:04
'A Christmas Carol' gets thrill ride movie treatment LOS ANGELES, Nov 3 (Reuters Life!) - Take a classic Christmas tale, a dollop of Jim Carrey and a sprinkling of innovative movie technology.
November 03 at 20:52
Buffett buying Burlington rail in his biggest deal NEW YORK, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc will pay $26 billion to buy out Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp in a bet that the nation's largest rail company is poised to benefit from a recovering U.S. economy.
November 03 at 20:46
New Ukraine-Russia gas dispute unlikely Jason Bush of Reuters writes:As New Year approaches, Russia and Ukraine are once again squabbling over gas. Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukraine is again at risk of defaulting on its payments for Russian gas. Despite sharp rhetoric and increasing tensions, another major bust-up seems unlikely this time.
November 03 at 20:39
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has paid a visit to Russia's legendary University of Cinematography in Moscow, and even made his filmmaking debut in the cradle of Russian cinema. Read the story here.
November 03 at 20:36
All regions of Ukraine will have European-quality laboratories, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenok said in parliament on Tuesday. Read the story here.
November 03 at 20:32
The government will provide nearly 100 million medical masks for the public, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said today while addressing the Verkhovna Rada. Read the story here.
November 03 at 20:28
Krakow Post: Swine flu in Poland The A/H1N1 flu virus has spread from Ukraine to Poland in recent days. Ukraine declared an epidemic of the virus last week. Yesterday, the Ukrainian vice minister of health said that there have so far been 22 officially confirmed cases of the A/H1N1 virus, while 67 people have died of flu-like symptoms, and about 255, 000 are sick with the flu or with flu symptoms. Read the story here.
November 03 at 20:23