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Aug 30, 2011

CANADA News, Aug 30, 2011


Irene smacks Eastern Canada, puts thousands in dark
CBC.ca
Quebec police were also looking for an 81-year-old man who vanished Sunday after going for a walk near his cottage in Shawinigan, just as the remnants of the powerful storm were moving north towards Canada from the US Irene churned further northeast...
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CBC.ca
Google Sued by Investor Over Ads for 'Illegal' Online Canada Drug Imports
Bloomberg
By Karen Gullo - Tue Aug 30 04:01:01 GMT 2011 Google Inc. (GOOG) and its directors were sued by shareholder who claims they breached their fiduciary duty by facilitating illegal imports of prescription drugs, leading to a $500 million settlement with ...
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Canada stocks close up on energy, mining strength
MarketWatch
Canada followed the “global market tone” with GDP the only “notable” economic release of the week, due Wednesday, according to analysts at Scotia Capital. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average /quotes/zigman/627449/delayed DJIA +2.26% ...
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Canada edges US in 12 Nations hockey
CBC.ca
The Americans beat Canada 4-0 in a round-robin game Sunday. The hockey powers met again Monday to play an exhibition game on what would have been a practice day for both teams. Jennifer Wakefield scored the winner in a six-round shootout for Canada, ...
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Skiers and snowboarders launch into air bag technology at Canada Olympic Park
Winnipeg Free Press
Two-time Olympian and reigning World Champion in freestyle aerials skiing, Warren Shouldice, of Calgary, watches aspiring aerial skiers practice their moves at a new year-round airbag training facility at WinSport's Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, ...
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Canada highlight oilsands lobbying success
Vancouver Sun
When he took over as executive director of the institution, the Canada School of Energy and Environment, Carson changed its mandate to influence public policy on top of its existing mission to support scientific research on protecting the environment ...
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Canada discovers there's no substitute for speed at rowing worlds
Globe and Mail
(The world championships are an Olympic qualifying event this year, so RowingCanada did not want to risk missing a qualification berth or messing with Cameron's health.) Obee is 19, the youngest member of the women's team, and only last month competed ...
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Globe and Mail
Irene No Match for Chinquapin: Whimbrel Flies Through Hurricane During Canada ...
ABC News
By JOHN BERMAN (@johnsberman) , JARED WIENER AND ENJOLI FRANCIS This whimbrel named Chinquapin is reportedly resting in the Bahamas after journeying through the toughest part of Hurricane Irene during his annual migration from Canadato Brazil. ...
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Canada begins quest for Olympic basketball berth
CBC.ca
(Andres Leighton/Associated Press) In Leo Rautins' perfect world, Canada's men's basketball team would punch their ticket to the London Olympics over the next two weeks in Argentina. But Canada's head coach is realistic in knowing the road to London ...
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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Caught Taking Bike Ride Together
AceShowbiz
While in Toronto, Canada over the weekend, the couple, who officially called an end to their four-year romance back in March, have also been spotted having dinners and brunches together. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have sparked another ...
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Gur Sikh temple: Grand parade to mark centennial celebrations
Times of India
CHANDIGARH: Thousands in Canada turned up at the Gur Sikh temple, the oldest gurdwara in North America, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Sunday for the centennial celebrations. Although the celebrations began on Friday, a grand parade was held on ...
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Mounties probe Calgary-based mining firm
CBC.ca
However, Mining Watch Canada spokesman Jamie Kneen says Canada's foreign corruption law is weak compared with other developed countries. "The problem with the Canadian law is that it has some escape hatches built in," Kneen told CBC News. ...
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CBC.ca
Obama still has green energy vote for 2012
Daily Caller
22, 2011, as they continue a civil disobedience campaign against a proposed oil pipeline fromCanada to the US Gulf Coast, in Washington. The protesters want President Barack Obama to deny a permit for the 1700-mile Keystone XL pipeline that would take ...
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Canada's elderly not likely to swap health system: studies
CTV.ca
VANCOUVER — Fears that Canada's aging population could lead to soaring health-care costs may be greatly exaggerated, say researchers, who suggest that the predicted "grey tsunami" may turn out to be more like a "grey glacier. ...
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Health Canada should publish clinical trial results, professor argues
Montreal Gazette
OTTAWA — Health Canada should disclose the results of clinical trials to better protect the public and stop a perception that it is "industry-friendly," an analysis in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says. The ministry should require that ...
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Canada en route to much stronger trade ties with China, envoy says
Globe and Mail
China's ambassador to Canada says the Harper government's about-face regarding his country has strengthened bilateral relations and should foster a major increase in trade and investment. Ambassador Zhang Junsai says relations between Canada and China...
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Globe and Mail
updatedIrene leaves a mark on Quebec
CBC.ca
Beginning of Story Content People around Quebec were cleaning up Monday, after tropical storm Irene brought high winds and heavy rains to many parts of the province. Some roads were closed because of flooding or fallen trees, and about 150000 ...
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Canada: The death of Jack Layton and the myth of national solidarity
World Socialist Web Site
The Globe and Mail, Canada's newspaper of record, devoted its entire front page last Tuesday to a sketch of Layton and a short excerpt from his “Letter to Canadians.” All through last week, the TV networks and dailies paid homage to Layton's life and ...
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Montreal West residents shocked by Canada Post request for railings
Montreal Gazette
By ANNE SUTHERLAND, The Gazette August 30, 2011 12:00 AM Despite no complaints from his mail carrier, Brian Burke and several neighbours received letters from Canada Post insisting they install railings or face interruption of mail service. ...
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Don't sell out sovereignty for border deal, Canadians tell Harper
Toronto Star
OTTAWA—Plans for increased border security and a better trade agreement between Canada and the United States shouldn't come at the expense of fewer safeguards on personal information or the loss of national sovereignty. That's the message to Ottawa ...
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX up on US stimulus hopes, but golds drag
Reuters
[nL4E7JT1Q9] In other individual company news, Air Canada (ACa.TO) fell 0.6 percent to C$1.70. The country's largest airline's flight attendants rejected a tentative contract that union bargainers negotiated with the company, and the union has ...
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A cross-Canada bus trip changes your perspective
Montreal Gazette
We decided that we would head out to Vancouver on a four-day, three-night bus trip across Canada. Hours before we set out, two of us had to get on the phone and convince the third friend that it was going to be fun and that, no, it would not be ...
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Rae downplays talk of merger with the NDP
Winnipeg Free Press
OTTAWA -- Jack Layton's death has revived talk of a merger of federal New Democrats and Liberals but neither party seems interested. Veteran Liberal MP Denis Coderre said Monday the outpouring of grief for Layton tells him Canadians want a united, ...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 3-week high as global stocks, oil climb
Reuters
By Andrea Hopkins TORONTO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar rose on Monday, following North American stocks higher, as a Greek bank merger and a rebound in US consumer spending boosted investor appetite for riskier assets. ...
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CANADA STOCKS-Energy, banks lead TSX to 1-wk high in broad rally
Reuters
By Trish Nixon TORONTO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index advanced to a one-week high on Monday in a broad rally led by energy and financial companies, as positive US and European news boosted investor appetite for riskier assets. ...
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If we helped oust Gadhafi then good on Canada
Bancroft This Week
The North African country, long known as the home of scurrilous dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was in the throes of an uprising when Canada, the United States and several other NATO countries waded in on the side of the rebels. ...
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Okuapemman Association of USA and Canada At Dallas
GhanaWeb
Okuapemman Association of USA and Canada (OKUSACA) At Dallas for the celebration of 2011 Odwira/Ohum Festival. …….Donates Medical Supplies worth Over $1500.00 to TQMH in Ghana. Chiefs and Queen mothers from the Traditional areas of Akuapem and ...
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Thousands still without power in NB
CBC.ca
Beginning of Story Content Thousands of New Brunswickers were still without electricity late Monday in the wake of tropical storm Irene. Heather MacLean, spokeswoman for NB Power, said trees heavy with leaves created a sail effect, blowing branches and ...
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CBC.ca
Canada Truckers Speed Post-Slump Merger Drive: Freight Markets
Bloomberg
Canada's 10 trucking acquisitions this year are up from four last year and one short of 2006's record of 11, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. There were none in 2009, when the world's 10th-largest economy was hit by a global recession. ...
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Canada's Martinson proves he belongs at track worlds
CBC.ca
Martinson finished 3rd at the 2011 Canadian Championships but when neither national champion Nate Brannen or Taylor Milne, the silver medalist, were able to meet the IAAF qualifying standard, Athletics Canada chose to send Martinson to Daegu under its ...
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Canada's short-form census feeds Big Government machine
Vancouver Courier
A stack of yellow envelopes, stamped by Statistics Canada, bears witness on my kitchen table. I received my first mandatory short-form census in May. Over the summer, the packages kept coming. A yellow envelope. An orange census form. ...
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Mining Association of Canada NEWS RELEASE: The Canadian ...
By Stan
Mining Association of Canada NEWS RELEASE: The Canadian mining opportunity: $130 Billion over the next five years.
Republic of Mining
Irene Crosses Into Canada; Cleanup to Take Weeks, Christian News
A downgraded yet devastating Irene storm left 21 dead, disrupted power in 6 million homes and businesses and caused damages worth billions of dollars across the East Coast before crossing intoCanada late Sunday, which set off cleanup ...
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Tax Revenues Reduce Canada's Deficit - Tax News
Tax-News.com carries headlines on tax, e-commerce, legal issues, political developments, economic issues and offshore news for over fourty offshore jurisdcitions or tax havens.
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Irene Moves to Canada after Killing 29 in U.S. | Radio Sawt Beirut ...
By Carol Maher
Radio Sawt Beirut International – Lebanon news, nightlife, broadcasting latest arabic songs and hits · Home · About Us · Contact Us · Live Radio ... Irene Moves to Canada after Killing 29 in U.S.. Written by Carol Maher | August 29, 2011 | 0 ...
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Canadian Content - Weekend Roundup - Raptors HQ
By rbala
Today we have Joel Anthony and the Senior Men's Team, Tammy Sutton-Brown, Jemaine Anderson, lots of NBL Canada news and a whole lot more in this weekend roundup edition of Canadian Content ... Star-divide. First we start of with ...
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No more oppressive oil, says new group | Canada | News | Ottawa Sun
If you oppose the suppression of women, you should buy your oil from Alberta instead of Saudi Arabia.
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Canada contributed a disproportionate amount to ... - Setyoufree News
By Renata
As one of three nations carrying out the bulk of the sometimes-controversial air war, Canada with its aging CF-18 fighters has made a contribution clearly disproportionate to the compact size of its air force, say alliance and academic sources. ...
Set You Free News
NDP-Grit merger not on table: Liberals | Canada | News | Ottawa Sun
All options should be on the table for the future of the Liberals - including a merger with the NDP, Justin Trudeau said on Monday.
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Salon defends controversial ads | Canada | News | Winnipeg Sun
A local salon is defending a controversial series of ads depicting images of domestic violence and high-risk lifestyles.
Canada stories
Lengthy Update On ROH's TV Situation In Canada | WrestleZone
Credit goes to Adam Lebow for the following ...ROH on Sinclair will be on WNYO-DT (My TV - Buffalo) at 9pm ET on Saturdays.
Wrestlezone News and Editorials
Laurinaitis' Job Vacant?, WWE PPV Venue Gets A New Name, NXT ...
Laurinaitis' Job Vacant?, WWE PPV Venue Gets A New Name, NXT/Canada. ... As noted last week, The Score in Canada will be airing NXT on Wednesday nights at 9 PM (ET) beginning August 31st, 2011. College football will air in NXT's old spot on Thursday nights. Thanks to Devin Cutting for contributing to this article. Got a news tip? Send it to us by clicking here. « Previous Headline | Comment | Main | Next Headline ». Author's link: Fightline - Dana White Says Gsp Vs. Anderson ...
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ImmunoCellular Therapeutics – Proactive Investors USA & Canada ...
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Financial Newsbusiness news. Stock Market, Forex, Commodities, Business news. Recent Posts. US Stocks Advance, Insurers ... news. ImmunoCellular Therapeutics – Proactive Investors USA &Canada. Proactive Investors USA & Canada ...
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Don't buy 'fresh' semen online, warns Health Canada
Health Canada reminded the public Monday to be aware of donor semen obtained from unreliable sources, ... News. Fernwood has best barista in the west — again · Marina builder drills into seabed in Victoria Harbour ...
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Market Optimism Makes Loonie Stronger — Forex News
By NewsInspector
If you have any questions, comments or opinions regarding the Canadian Dollar, feel free to post them using the commentary form below. Earlier News About the Canadian Dollar: Loonie Feels Better with Good Signs from US (2011-08-24) ...
Forex News
Ties To Canada...Examples Please? : US Visas and Immigration
By khanoa
Someone mentioned that I should also show that I have ties to Canada so customs knows I will be returning. I dont own a house but live with my parents. What other things can I bring as proof that I live in Canada? Top · AGNCanuckAbroad VIP ...
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Technology News Gallery: August 29 - Page 1 ... - IT World Canada
SLIDESHOW: The week's news in pictures: Steve Jobs bids farewell to Apple, the ill-fated HP TouchPad, Photobucket catches a smart phone thief and more - Page 1.
Daily IT Newswire
Canada: Magna, Ontario to invest $400-million in R&D for electric ...
By dblo
Charging Locators (Web and iPhone) and Daily Unbiased News and Blog on Li-ion Battery, Charging Network, Events, Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles ... Canada: Magna, Ontario to invest $400-million in R&D for electric vehicles ...
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Canada News Centre - Government of Canada Lends Financial ...
Matapédia, Quebec, August 29, 2011 ¿ The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic ...
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RUSSIA News, Aug 30, 2011


Medvedev Names Ex-Security Officer as St. Petersburg Governor
Bloomberg
Matviyenko's departure follows the ouster of former Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov last September and comes as Russia prepares for parliamentary elections in December and a 2012 presidential contest in which Putin may seek to return to the Kremlin. ...
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Gazprom posts colossal $16 bn first quarter profit
AFP
MOSCOW — The world's biggest gas firm Gazprom on Tuesday announced colossal profits of $16.24 billion for the first quarter, one of the biggest interim profits in history and driven by high global energy prices. The profit of 468 billion rubles ($16 ...
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AFP
The joy of Russian Railways
Tne Moscow News
People who travel on them between Moscow and St. Petersburg for the first time frequently post excited updates on Facebook and Twitter. “Oh my God! There is Wi-Fi on this train! And it actually works!” The Sapsan trains are fast and sleek, ...
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Russia to cut diesel exports via St Pete port-sources
Reuters Africa
MOSCOW/ST PETERSBURG, Russia Aug 29 (Reuters) - Russia is to halt around 2.5 million tonnes of diesel exports a year from the Baltic Sea terminal of St Petersburg from Nov. 1, industry and port sources told Reuters on Monday, or more than 70 percent of ...
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Russian cannibal wanted to eat at least 10 people
IBNLive.com
A cannibal struck in Moscow in May, when an unemployed schizophrenic man killed his drinking partner and butchered his body in his flat. Another case occurred in St Petersburg in 2009, when two cannibals who were members of a youth group killed a ...
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Spotlight: InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya
Hotel News Now
All three major Russian cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg) have seen strong growth since the start of 2011, reporting year-on-year growth in occupancy, according to STR Global, sister company of HotelNewsNow.com. Moscow hotels recorded a ...
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Elite Hotel Concierges Far Cry From Surly Babushkas
The Moscow Times
The chapter now has 27 members in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi and Kiev, and Nikolayev said he is looking to recruit members in Kazan and Yekaterinburg. As the Russian hotel industry gains more Clefs d'Or members, it becomes more prestigious, ...
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No new worries for Trapattoni
Irish Times
Vyacheslav Malafeev, the Zenit St Petersburg goalkeeper capped 18 times, is likely to take his place, though Advocaat has added Dynamo Moscow's Anton Shunin (one cap) to the squad for the home games against Macedonia, on Friday, and Ireland.
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Why the 2000s Were Better Than the 1990s
The Moscow Times
The sharp change in attitudes in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other major cities is another important development. In Moscow, 61 percent of the population is ready to “shoot” those responsible for their problems. Only two years ago, 69 percent of the ...
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Street art celebrated at GraFFFest
Russia Beyond The Headlines
The story of Russian (or Soviet) graffiti started in the Baltic States in 1985, and went hand in hand with the beginning of the breakdancing craze – the first graffiti artists did all the decoration for hip-hop festivals. Street art only came to Moscow ...
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Matsuev, Bashmet Play at Azeri Silk Route Outpost
The Moscow Times
Appearing at the festival were Moscow's own Novaya Rossia Symphony Orchestra, led — very briefly — by its artistic director, Yury Bashmet, pianists Boris Berezovsky and Denis Matsuev, violinists Alena Baeva, Sergei Krylov and Moscow-born Israeli ...
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The Moscow Times
The Russian tourists are the leaders in Finland
Travel Daily News International
“The majority of the tourists go to Finland from St. Petersburg,” thinks Alla Osina, “but Moscowkeeps up too. It's very popular to have holidays in cottages in some islands, go fishing, and have excursion tours in Helsinki. The most popular route is ...
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Court allows Nemtsov to campaign against all candidates
RIA Novosti
A magistrates court in Moscow has ruled that the detainment of opposition deputy Boris Nemtsov for encouraging people to vote against all during municipal elections in St. Petersburg was unlawful and that this kind of campaigning was not against the ...
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MAKS 2011: Klimov-powered Version of Mi-38 Makes a Debut
Aviation International News
At the show, Russian Helicopters said that both of the Mi-38 development prototypes (38011 and 38012) are in flight test. A further two prototypes are being completed. All four are equipped with IKBO-38 glass cockpit avionics from St. Petersburg-based ...
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In the Schools August 29
Patch.com
Milton Academy junior Ikemefuna “Ike” Ngwudo spent two weeks in Russia this summer, playing basketball. Ngwudo was one of 20 high school players selected nationwide for the trip to Moscowand St. Petersburg. “The trip was an amazing experience,” said ...
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Real hit six as Manchester duo excel
IEWY News
After 11 matches in Russia, Zenit St. Petersburg replaced CSKA Moscow at the top of the table. The 2008 UEFA Cup winners routed Krasnodar 5-0, while CSKA were held 2-2 by city rivals Spartak. Meanwhile, Anzhi Makhachkala mega-signing Samuel Eto'o ...
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Russia to cut diesel exports via St Pete port-sources
Reuters
MOSCOW/ST PETERSBURG, Russia Aug 29 (Reuters) - Russia set to stop exporting diesel at the yearly rate of 2.5 million tonnes from the Baltic Sea terminal of St Petersburg from Nov. 1, industry and the port sources told Reuters on Monday. ...
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7 reasons to check out Bangkok's 13th International Festival of Dance and Music
CNNGo.com
"Accompanied by the Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg, this company has extraordinary ballet technique and lyricism. President Putin even sent them to Thailand to perform for His Majesty the King's 80th birthday celebrations. ...
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Review of Nevsky Express bombing ... - Russian News From Russia
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The Nevsky Express is a Russian Railways express train, the fastest on the prominent route between the Leningradsky Rail Terminal in Moscow and the Moskovsky Rail Terminal in St.Petersburg (the Moscow-St. Petersburg Railway). ...
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RA's Daily Russia News Blast – Aug 30, 2011 - Robert Amsterdam
By Citizen M
RA's Daily Russia News Blast – Aug 30, 2011. By Citizen M | Published: August 30, 2011. TODAY: Medvedev sets December election date, may limit winning party seats; Wikileaks releases U.S. cables about Foreign Ministry, fitness; U.S. won't ...
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Russian Market Entry - the Business Outlook and Your Options ... and our partner firm in Moscowand St.Petersburg, please contact us at russia@dezshira.com. ...
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A digest of useful news from U.S.-Russia Initiative to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism for .... and planning to attack a bullet train between Moscow and St. Petersburg. ...
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