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Twisted Santa’s revenge leaves eight people dead Eight people have been killed and three others injured at a Christmas party near Los Angeles in the US.

Serbs murdered for their organs in Kosovo – new evidence Serbian war crime prosecutors have received new evidence that hundreds of Serbs had their internal organs removed and sold by ethnic Albanians during the Kosovo war.

Death toll rises in Ukraine apartment blast Rescue workers are continuing to search for survivors after an explosion wrecked an apartment block in Southern Ukraine. So far, 24 people have been confirmed dead and 21 others have been rescued.

Greed blamed for world’s woes As many try to put their troubles to one side to celebrate Christmas, the United Nations is drawing attention to the man-made problems blighting the world.

Thursday’s press review This Thursday Russian newspapers report how European countries are ready to help Barack Obama close a ‘sad page in the American history’ and analyse the new Russian national security doctrine.

Medvedev and Obama top media darlings list Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama were both big hits in the Russian media in 2008. The Russian leader and the incoming US president were the two people most often shown in a positive light in the newspapers and on TV.

Moscow denies selling air defence systems to Iran Moscow has not supplied any hi-tech weapons to Iran according to Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov.

Nightmare on Elm Street The small town of Henderson, Texas is still in a state of shock this Christmas after an armed gunman made his way into a local church demanding money and firing shots into the air.

Ex-Italy boss linked with CSKA job Former Italy's boss, Roberto Donadoni, may become the new coach of CSKA Moscow as the club looks for a replacement for the retired Valery Gazzaev, Russia’s Sport Express newspaper reports.

‘Russian GPS’ aims for poll position Russia has launched three more satellites into space as part of GLONASS navigation system. It's designed to offer an alternative to the American GPS. 17 satellites are already orbiting the earth.

Ukraine and Gazprom square off for annual gas row Moscow is threatening to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine over unpaid bills. It follows a statement from Kiev that it won’t be able to clear its debt to Gazprom by the end of the year. Russia says European consumers...

Murderer of Chechen woman freed A Russian court has ordered the release of an ex-army officer who confessed to strangling a Chechen woman.

Belarus hopeful cheap gas will continue Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has announced that Russia’s energy giant Gazprom has agreed it could reduce the price of gas for his country by two to three times next year.

Kosovo puts Dubya on the map The government in Kosovo has named a central street in the capital Pristina after George W. Bush. The outgoing US President was honoured for his contribution to Kosovo’s split from Serbia.

Counter terrorist operation underway in Ingushetia A counter-terrorist operation has begun in the Ingush settlement of Alkun and its surrounding territory in southern Russia. A gun battle has broken out between police and militants.

Wednesday’s press review International politics as well as the inconsistency within the global diplomatic climate are the central item for many Russian newspapers on Wednesday.

Second SuperJet 100 flight successful The second Sukhoi SuperJet 100 (SSJ 100) prototype has successfully made its first test flight, according to a press release from the company.

Yushchenko blames Russians for his online embarrassment An investigation ordered by Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko has claimed the majority of users who asked him in an online poll what price he wants to leave the country come from Russia.

Ukraine won't get gas price reduction in 2009 New gas prices for Europe won’t affect Ukraine because it’s never paid more than 50% of the market price, believes Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute of World Economy and International Relations.

Kazan destroy Spartak to go top of the league Tuesday saw two games in the KHL and in the big game of the day Spartak became the latest victims of second-placed AK Bars. The win moved Kazan level on points with leaders Salavat Yulaev.

Seasonal festivities hit by terror hangover Following last month’s terrorist attacks, Christmas celebrations in Mumbai this year are low-key and subject to heightened security.

SCE urged to recognise new realities in South Ossetia The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe should agree new terms with South Ossetia if it wants to continue working there, says Russia's Foreign Ministry.

Dog sledding wags its tail in Siberia A small group of enthusiasts is trying to revive the tradition of dog sledding in the ever-green forests of Siberia, where sometimes husky sledding is the best way to get around.

Gazprom denies Kiev gas debt paid Gazprom has refuted Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko’s claim that Kiev had resolved its gas dispute with Moscow. The Russian energy giant dismissed Yushchenko’s assertion ahead of Wednesday’s meeting with Ukraine's...

Financial crisis sinks Killer Whale The Russian yachting team has announced it’s quitting the Volvo Ocean Race on Wednesday. The team says it can no longer afford to continue because of the global financial crisis.

Man burns wife to death on suburban train A fire on a suburban train in Sverdlovsk region has claimed the life of a woman. Regional police have arrested a man suspected of murder and arson.

Russian footballer of the year bound for Barca or Juve? CSKA Moscow winger Yury Zhirkov is expected to leave the Russian Premier League during the winter.

Tuesday’s press review The meeting between President Dmitry Medvedev and his Belarusian counterpart, Aleksandr Lukashenko is the central feature of most Russian newspapers on Tuesday, leaving room for the discussion of politics and economics.

Era of cheap gas over – Putin Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has announced that the time of cheap gas is over. He was speaking at a meeting of major gas-exporting countries in Moscow on Monday.

Basketball: CSKA Moscow claims VTB Cup CSKA Moscow’s basketballers have claimed another trophy, adding the VTB Promo Cup to their record of titles. Etore Messina's charges overcame Khimki in the final

When is a Chinese not Chinese? In post-apartheid South Africa, the Chinese population is benefiting from laws aimed at removing discrimination. But many in the country's black community aren't happy about it.

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