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Factbox: Ukrainian state energy giant Naftogaz Sept 30 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Naftogaz, seen as close to default on a $500 million Eurobond, will pay out its regular coupon, a minister said on Wednesday, which may smooth the way for a planned restructuring of its foreign debts.
Oct 1, 2009 at 07:15
Sand artist Kseniya Simonova rendered a sand tableaux of her nation's painful history during World War II and beyond – set to music. It's a YouTube hit, introducing viewers to the world of 'sand animation.'
Oct 1, 2009 at 07:12
Financial Times: Ukraine’s Naftogaz battles to avert default In a Sept. 30 report, Roman Olearchyk writes: Naftogaz, the cash-strapped Ukrainian energy giant, failed on Wednesday to pay a maturing $500m eurobond, but could still avoid a default if it convinces note holders to accept a debt restructuring offer.
Sep 30, 2009 at 23:55
New York Post: Obama silent on Atlantic Yards President declines comment on Russian billionaire's purchase of the Nets.
Sep 30, 2009 at 23:25
American Chronicle: Putin says Russia will remain liberal market economy, despite crisis Russia will remain a liberal, market economy despite the global crisis, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said at an investment forum on Tuesday, organized by VTB (RTS: VTBR) Capital.
Sep 30, 2009 at 23:20
Jamestown Foundation: Zapad 2009 rehearses countering NATO attack on Belarus On September 29 the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Belarusian counterpart Alyaksandr Lukashenka attended the end of joint military exercises at the Obuz-Lesnovsky firing range in Belarus.
Sep 30, 2009 at 23:16
Russia ready for restoration of ties with NATO Russia is ready to fully restore cooperation with NATO which was suspended in the aftermath of the Russia-Georgia war, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
Sep 30, 2009 at 23:10
European Union report: Georgian attack started war with Russia Georgia and Russia both claimed to find vindication in Wednesday's independent report on the causes of their 2008 war, but neither seemed likely to be able to take the moral high ground because of its blunt judgments.
Sep 30, 2009 at 22:59
Cellular News: Ukraine to auction off one 3G license by year-end ­The Ukrainian telecoms regulator, the National Communications Regulatory Commission (NCRC) has announced plans to sell a single 3G license later this year. The license, which will be valid for fifteen years will have a reserve price of UAH 400 million and the auction is due to start on November 30th. The license will award 25Mhz of radio spectrum to the winner.
Sep 30, 2009 at 22:55
NEW YORK/FRANKFURT, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Activity at U.S. factories in the nation's heartland slowed in September, suggesting the road back to economic health will be rocky, but business picked up in China, boosting hopes that Asia will lead a global recovery.
Sep 30, 2009 at 22:51 | Reuters
JAKARTA, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake, which struck near the city of Padang on Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, has killed between 100 and 200 people, a disaster agency official said early on Thursday morning.
Sep 30, 2009 at 22:49 | Reuters
Tonic: Monking out in the Kyiv caves You haven't visited a monastery until you've visited one located in a cave. Named one of the Seven Wonders of the Ukraine, the Kiev Pechersk Lavra -- a.k.a. the Kiev Monastery of the Caves -- is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire country.
Sep 30, 2009 at 22:04
FOX News: Couple's adoption of three Ukrainian sisters leads to search for fourth In 2001, Maryann DeSimone had just about given up hope that she would be a mother.
Sep 30, 2009 at 21:55
Ukraine's Naftogaz seeks debt restructuring Ukraine's troubled state energy company Naftogaz headed toward defaulting on $500 million worth of its Eurobonds as a Wednesday night repayment deadline loomed.
Sep 30, 2009 at 21:50
Tonic: Ukraine's real tourist trap If you think Auschwitz is an odd tourist destination, then you're going to love the Ukraine's new hot spot. Chernobyl -- home to the worst nuclear disaster in history -- offers tours of the wreckage and the local city evacuated 23 years ago. You should probably bring your own lunch.
Sep 30, 2009 at 21:06