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Abramovich quits as Chukotka governor
03.07.2008 13:27
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President Dmitry Medvedev has accepted the resignation of Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC, as governor of the far eastern region of Chukotka.
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First three Russian military helicopters delivered to Indonesia
03.07.2008 13:27
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The first three Russian Mi-17-B5 Hip H medium assault/transport helicopters were delivered to Indonesia on Thursday.
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Kerch Strait cleared of oil spill - Ukraine emergencies ministry
03.07.2008 13:27
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Russia's Tszyu says fight with movie star Jackie Chan canceled
03.07.2008 13:27
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New U.S. ambassador arrives in Russia-2
03.07.2008 12:27
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The new United States ambassador to Russia, career diplomat John Beyrle, arrived in Moscow on Thursday, the American Embassy said.
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Russia could start debt repayment talks with S.Korea in late July
03.07.2008 12:27
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Russia's Finance Ministry said Thursday it planned to start talks with South Korea on the early repayment of a $1.3 billion Soviet-era debt to the Asian nation in late July.
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UEFA talks of Polish, Ukrainian problems preparing for Euro 2012
03.07.2008 12:27
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Michel Platini, the president of European soccer's governing body, said Thursday that Ukraine and Poland have problems in preparations for hosting Euro 2012.
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ITF announces players going for tennis gold at Beijing Olympics
03.07.2008 12:27
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The International Tennis Federation announced Thursday the list of tennis players going for gold at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
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Gazprom, Azerbaijan agree to start talks on Azeri gas sales - 2
03.07.2008 12:27
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Gazprom and Azerbaijan have agreed to start talks on Azerbaijani natural gas sales to the Russian energy giant, the company's chief executive said Thursday.
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European court classifies theater siege files on Russian request
03.07.2008 11:23
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The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that case files relating to the 2002 Moscow theater siege be classified material at Russia's request, a lawyer acting for the victims' families said Thursday.
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