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Poor blood donations make way for synthetic alternatives While progress has been made in Russia's blood transfusion services, experts say they still need a moral boost, as the number of blood donors is still insufficient.

Record moveable ramp constructed in Moscow’s centre The FIS world cup alpine promotional event has been held in the centre of Moscow. A state of the art moveable ramp of Guiness book of world record dimensions was erected next to the State University.

First foreigners evacuated from Gaza Israel is allowing foreigners and Palestinian holders of foreign passports to flee from the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza's neighbors show their support People across the Middle East are showing their support for Gaza and have begun protesting against the Israeli attacks in the region.

Gazprom shuts off gas to Ukraine...raises price... The energy giant has set new terms for gas delivery to Ukraine which are based on fair market value. Kiev earlier failed to accept a lower offer. The country's gas supply was turned off New Year's Day due to unpaid debt.

OSCE to leave Georgia The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe is pulling its mission out of Georgia, after its mandate expired on Thursday.

Israeli army tells foreign journos to blog off The Israeli Supreme Court is pushing the country's government to allow limited access to the conflict zone for the international media.

No Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN The UN Security Council has met to discuss the violence in Gaza, but failed to agree on a cease-fire resolution. Arab countries pushed for a resolution to demand an immediate cease-fire.

Russia to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine – Gazprom All gas supplies to Ukraine are due to be cut off on January 1 at 10:00 Moscow time because of unpaid debt, according to Russian energy giant Gazprom. Meanwhile, Ukraine is calling for much lower gas prices.

New Year celebrated in South Ossetia After a tough 12 months, people in South Ossetia greeted 2009 amid the ruins left after the war with Georgia. Instead of welcoming a new year, South Ossetians mourned those lost in the conflict.

Russia stops gas supplies to Ukraine completely Gazprom stopped gas supply to Ukraine on January 1, due to unpaid debt. A quarter of previous year's amount, 400,000 cubic metres, is still passing through Ukraine, as Gazprom has vowed to maintain supplies to Europe.

Russia's President New Year address Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev has traditionally addressed the nation on New Year’s eve.

U.S. gives more power to Iraqi forces On January 1, a new security arrangement between the United States and Iraq comes into force.

Arab League convenes at emergency meeting in Cairo A ceasefire must come from massive international intervention with guarantees made for both Israel and Hamas, says Hazem Salem, a political expert at the Arab League meeting.

'The U.S. holds the key to a ceasefire in Gaza' The U.S. and the EU gave the greenlight to Israel for the attacks on Gaza, says George Galloway, a member of the British Parliament representing the Respect Party.

"Hamas has been firing continuous rockets into Israel, so we had to respond." Around 150,000 Israeli school children are hiding in bomb shelters, or corralling in places 30-seconds run from them, because of continuous Hamas bomb attacks targeted at civilians, says Israeli Army captain Benjamin Rut

Queen’s knighthood list tinted with polonium The British Queen Elizabeth II has granted a knighthood to fantasy writer Terry Pratchett. She has also honoured Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, and… a health official whose team broke the news over the radioactive...

Corporate gifts market braces for change For the past decade the Russian corporate gifts market has ridden both the economic boom and Russians love of giving New Years gifts. However the onset of an economic slowdown is leading to a dramatic change.

Top official killed in the Caucasus Kazbek Pagiev, the former deputy prime minister of Russia’s southern republic of North Ossetia recently removed from office, has been killed.

Foreign troops to stay in Iraq The Iraqi government has signed deals with Britain and Australia allowing their troops to stay in Iraq after the expiration of the UN mandate on December 31, 2008.

Moscow pays drivers for going green With the New Year holidays on the way, the number of cars on Moscow's streets is seeing a dramatic increase. The traffic jams are causing growing frustration at a time when people are hoping to celebrate.

Fighting in Gaza continues despite calls for ceasefire Violence is ongoing in Gaza as an Israeli aircraft is believed to have hit several Hamas positions in the area. Israeli forces are also reported to have targeted smuggling tunnels linking Gaza and Egypt.

World protests against Gaza violence The ongoing violence in the Middle East has sparked international condemnation. Demonstrations took place in many U.S. cities, including Washington.

Former Yukos VP released from custody Vasily Aleksanyan has paid a 50 million rouble bail bond ($1.7M) and was released today from custody, according to his lawyer.

Russian heavyweights punching to world glory The heavyweight title fight between Russian Nikolay Valuev and Evander Holyfield is being investigated.

Ukraine says the money's in the pipeline...but Russia still waits... The Ukrainian president's office has said that Naftogaz, the country's state gas company, has paid off the debt it owes Russian energy giant Gazprom for 2008. However, Gazprom says that it has not yet received payment.

'Both sides are responsible for Gaza crisis' Israel failed to gather support from the moderate Fatah party and must face the possibility that people will still support Hamas as Israel destroys its infrastucture, says Vitaly Naumkin.

Stevie G charged with assault after nightclub incident Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault. He and five other men were detained by police after a disturbance at a pub in the north west of England.

Team Kamaz optimistic over this year’s Dakar The Dakar 2009 rally organisers have opted for South America as the new home for the contest that has been traditionally run across Africa. 7-time winners Team Kamaz from Russia have their eyes set on another victory.

Toxic foreign policy inheritance for Obama Critics of George W. Bush's foreign policies say the next president is left to sort out a toxic legacy, including an ill-conceived campaign in Iraq and a fruitless position on Iran.

Construction endangers unique forest Environmentalists say unique Russian woodlands are under threat with plans to build a resort. The Utrish forest near the Black Sea coast includes the country's only forest to contain juniper and pistachio trees.

‘White Pele’ to coach CSKA Brazilian dead ball specialist Zico is to replace Valery Gazzaev as coach of Russia’s Premiere League silver medalists CSKA Moscow.

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