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Gas row undermines trust in Russia Europe is annoyed with the gas conflict between Russia and Ukraine and makes little distinction in terms of who is to blame for the interrupted gas supplies, believes Fred Weir from The Christian Science Monitor.

European dependence on Russian gas Russia’s daily gas supply to Europe is estimated to be about 300 million cubic metres, with 80 percent of the flow being transited through Ukraine.

Russian ship saves Dutch vessel from pirates Russian anti-submarine destroyer “Admiral Vinogradov” has defended a Dutch container ship from a Somali pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden.

Ukraine refuses to transport Russian gas to Europe Gazprom says the international observers confirmed that Kiev has made it impossible for Russia to export gas to its European consumers.

Latvian police clash with anti-government protestors More than 120 people have been arrested and 28 taken to hospital as police clashed with anti-government demonstrators in the Latvian capital Riga.

Zigzagging towards an endgame in Gaza The leaderships of both Hamas and Israel appeared divided internally on Tuesday about accepting an immediate end to the fighting in Gaza.

Requiem services held for Patriarch Requiem services for Patriarch Alexy II are being conducted in Orthodox churches all across Russia and overseas on Jan. 13.

EU countries unprepared for emergencies Ian Cronshaw from the International Energy Agency, which advises Europe on energy issues, spoke on what can be done in the future to minimise the consequences of emergencies like those caused by Ukraine’s actions.

Large families awarded in Kremlin President Medvedev has awarded parents of large families in Russia with a special ‘Parents’ Glory’ award and has promised to address social and material assistance for mothers and children despite the economic crisis.

Ukraine’s new stunt threatens gas settlement Ukraine is demanding that Russia supply ‘process gas’ (maintenance gas needed to keep product flowing through the pipes) before it can guarantee the uninterrupted transit of supplies to Europe.

'Sea-Horse' satellite system to seek out illegal immigrants The latest weapon in the battle against illegal immigration comes in the form of a satellite system, which will track the movements of migrant vessels from the coast of North Africa.

Khaled Mashal profile Khaled Mashal, the political leader of Hamas whose decision on a mooted ceasefire is being eagerly awaited in the Gaza Strip, has been living in exile from his native Palestine his entire adult life.

Hamas leadership divided over cease fire The battered Hamas leadership in the Gaza Strip is seeking an immediate cease fire with Israel, but the organisation’s political leader in Damascus, Khaled Mashal, has thus far refused to make the necessary concession.

Who's winning the propaganda war? The ongoing gas crisis has turned into a propaganda war and it is difficult to understand who will come out on top, says William Powell, editor of International Gas Report.

Underground garage fire in southeast Moscow leaves seven dead At least seven people have died in a fire which occurred in the capital’s southeast in an underground garage on Tuesday 13 January.

Tuesday’s press review This Tuesday Russian newspapers continue reporting on and analyzing ‘The Gas war’, the war in Gaza and the perspectives of China.

Israeli tanks enter Gaza City Israeli forces are ploughing into Gaza City and other densely populated Palestinian areas as air and ground attacks against Hamas continue. Reports say some Israeli reservists are already in action in the region.

Four dead in Mi-2 helicopter crash in Western Siberia All four people who were onboard an Mi-2 helicopter have been found dead after it crashed in the Siberian region of Khanty-Mansi, the press service of the Ural Investigative Management on Transport reported on Tuesday.

Economic crisis to freeze baby boom? Family values in Russia are being affected by the credit crunch, but it is not yet clear whether the economic meltdown will lead to more divorces or, on the contrary, pull families closer together.

Ukraine split by gas row Ukraine's president and Prime Minister are once again in opposite corners of the political ring. With presidential elections looming, the gas dispute is adding fuel to their differences.

Gaza war – search for peace goes on Egyptian negotiators remain optimistic about the possibility of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, despite the fact that the two sides are locked in a bitter armed conflict.

VTB loans $US 328 million to Sochi 2014 Olympics VTB has opened a credit line of 10 billion roubles ($US 328 million) for the Olympic infrastructure building project. The credit will be extended for a maximum of two years.

Car imports face increase in duty On January 12 taxes on foreign vehicles both on cars and lorries are being raised for the coming nine months. For ordinary buyers this means a price hike on the market.

Gas flow to resume on Tuesday morning Russia’s Gazprom is due to resume gas deliveries to Europe via Ukraine on Tuesday at 8.00am GMT, when the newly signed three-way gas transit deal between Russia, Ukraine and the EU comes into power.

UK goes greener with geo-pressure technology The installation of gas pipeline power stations throughout the UK could generate up to 1 gigawatt of electricity and dramatically reduce carbon emissions.

It’s a dog’s life for part-time pets A shelter in the Moscow region has introduced an unusual service – loaning out dogs. The idea has sparked a debate on its usefulness.

Gaza: the partisan war Israeli soldiers penetrating the edge of Gaza City have encountered hundreds of booby traps and a warren of tunnels, which enable Hamas fighters to move from one house to another unseen.

Gas tug-of-war: Ukraine’s unconditional surrender A three-way gas transit deal between Russia, Ukraine and the EU has been signed without attaching amendments, according to Gazprom, which held crucial talks in Kiev on Monday morning.

Have a nice 15 years! McDonald’s bomber sentenced A man accused of planning two explosions in branches of McDonald’s in of St.Petersburg city centre back in the winter of 2007, has been found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment.

Investigators arrive at the scene of helicopter crash in Altay A helicopter from the Ministry of Emergency Situations has arrived at Gorno-Altaysk in Russia’s Far East to collect the bodies of the victims of the helicopter crash, a ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

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