Medvedev Inherits Putin’s War on Terror in Moscow Metro Attacks
The Moscow metro bombings that killed at least 38 people today show President Dmitry Medvedev is no closer to uprooting homegrown terrorism than his predecessor, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Russian Market Still Attractive: Chief Investor
'Russia is a developed economy. It is beginning to suffer from the developed economy problems, (like) terrorism,' Louis Gargour from LNG Capital said Monday of the two bomb blasts on
Chinese automaker inks deal to buy Volvo
China's Zhejiang Heely Holding Group has reached an agreement with Ford Motors to take over Ford's Volvo Unit. The deal to buy the struggling Swedish company has been two years in the making.
Belarus Executions Draw EU Protest
Belarussian human rights activists said two convicts have been executed, triggering protests from European lawmakers.
Tajik PM Disputes Uzbek Rationale For Rail Delays
Tajikistan's prime minister has described as an "excuse" Uzbekistan's claims that technical problems are blocking freight trains bound for his country.
Japan's deflation gloom continues
Consumer prices in Japan are continuing to fall, latest figures show, threatening the country's recovery from recession.
Estonia praised for euro readiness
European Commission President Jose Barroso has praised Estonia's economic efforts and said he supports the country's bid to join the eurozone next year.
Bulgaria Trade Unions Defy Govt's Plan to Up VAT
Bulgaria’s two major trade unions have declared themselves explicitly against the government’s intention to raise the value-added tax from 20% to 22%.
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