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Dec 31 2008

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Ukraine asks EU to mediate in gas dispute with Russia - Monsters and Critics.com

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Voice of America Ukraine asks EU to mediate in gas dispute with Russia Monsters and Critics.com - 2 hours ago Moscow - Ukraine asked the European Union to mediate in the escalating dispute with Russia on gas deliveries, as talks failed ahead of a 8.00 am (0700 GMT) ... Video: Ukraine's blackmail at Europes cost RussiaToday Putin warns EU of gas row consequences Sydney Morning Herald Russian, Ukrainian PMs phone EU's Barroso over gas row Xinhua Telegraph.co.uk  - Bloomberg all 2,011 news articles

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Dec 31 2008

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LAND AND BOMBS, Israel’s pretense of entitlement

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The prime minister used a Palestinian business conference in London to highlight the settlement issue as Salam Fayyad, his Palestinian counterpart, warned that Israeli p ... But we need to build strong institutions and a functioning economy, even under occupation. We cannot wait until it ends....

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Dec 31 2008

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World business news: LyondellBasell exploring bankruptcy as option - Kansas City Star

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World business news: LyondellBasell exploring bankruptcy as option Kansas City Star, MO - 10 hours ago Slovakia, another former member of the Soviet bloc, today became the 16th country to join the euro, a European Union project which also celebrates its 10th ...

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Dec 31 2008

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Good-bye 2008, tell 2009 to bring my something I can use

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But alas I have a Biochemistry degree and the economy is rapidly plummeting to the ground. Maybe next month! ... Saving money to move out of parents house and crossing my fingers while looking up tickets to London....

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Dec 31 2008

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A piece about Sydney

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As Australia settles in to its blissfully warm summer holidays, and as I emerge from a particularly

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Dec 31 2008

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Short story: Max Claus goes to New York

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I have always wanted to do fiction, but never got around to complete my dreams. Except for a s

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Dec 31 2008

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FEATURE-Unemployment a social time bomb for Spain - Reuters

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FEATURE-Unemployment a social time bomb for Spain Reuters - 1 hour ago Unemployment at 12.8 percent in November, a 12-year high and by far the highest rate in the European Union , could reach 20 percent of the workforce in 2010 ...

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Dec 31 2008

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Euro celebrates 10th anniversary - The Press Association

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BBC News Euro celebrates 10th anniversary The Press Association - 4 hours ago When the euro was launched 10 years ago it became the official currency for 11 member states of the European Union , marking an end to Germany's Deutschmark ... The euro's bitter-sweet triumph at 10 Telegraph.co.uk Backgrounder: Basic facts about euro Xinhua Barroso: EU Has Reason to Celebrate Slovakia's Entry to Eurozone TASR Forbes  - Xinhua all 1,360 news articles

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Dec 31 2008

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Euro sceptic set to take leadership role of European Union - ABC Online

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Ynetnews Euro sceptic set to take leadership role of European Union ABC Online, Australia - Dec 31, 2008 ELEANOR HALL: One of the European Union's most prominent critics is now about to lead the organisation, prompting concerns about its future. ... France's Sarkozy Will Leave Mixed Legacy as EU President Voice of America French stimulus package aimed at investment Vancouver Sun France in push for Gaza ceasefire Inquirer.net Aljazeera.net  - Arab Monitor all 409 news articles

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Dec 31 2008

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Czechs take EU helm as economy, Mideast crises loom - Reuters

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WELT ONLINE Czechs take EU helm as economy, Mideast crises loom Reuters - 1 hour ago By Michael Winfrey PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic took the helm of the European Union on Thursday for a six-month stint in which it must help the ... Fears as Czech Republic takes over helm of EU guardian.co.uk Czech Republic to Face Many Challenges During EU Presidency Voice of America After Sarkozy, a Czech takes EU helm Christian Science Monitor AFP  - Monsters and Critics.com all 244 news articles

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