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Pressure gauge on gas-compressor station in Ukraine - photo 2 January
Ukraine warns of serious problems with gas supplies for EU countries if its dispute with Russia is not settled soon.

European shares make good gains on the first day of trading in 2009 after record falls last year, amid warnings the gains won't last.

MPs in Belgium support new Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy and his government in a vote of confidence.

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