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00:12 21/09/2013 A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours

A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours

Viacom Takes Back Control of MTV Russia, Preps Relaunch
22:03 20/09/2013
Global media giant Viacom has taken back control of the MTV network in Russia after years of franchising the brand to local license holders, and will relaunch the channel Oct. 1, an entertainment news website has reported.
Russian Tax System Needs Revamp to Boost SMEs – Top Judge
16:56 20/09/2013
The Russian tax system is in need of changes aimed at developing small and medium-sized businesses, the chairman of the country’s Supreme Commercial Court said Friday.
Rostec-Aeroflot Boeing Deal Worth $3.5Bln – Company
16:18 20/09/2013
A deal between state-owned hi-tech corporation Rostekhnologii (Russian Technologies, or Rostec) and Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot for the lease of 50 Boeing-737 Next Generation airliners is worth $3.5 billion, the corporation said Friday.
Mexican Carrier Begins Russian Sukhoi Superjet-100 Flights
08:35 19/09/2013
Mexico’s low-cost airline Interjet on Wednesday started commercial flights using Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet-100 aircraft, the Mexican company said.
Russia Moves Up, US Falls in World Economic Freedom Ranking
01:58 19/09/2013
Russia has climbed 10 places since 1995 in a global ranking of economic freedom, while the United States has fallen 13 spots over the same period, according to a report from a Canadian public policy think-tank released Wednesday.
US Senators Target Top Russian Banks Over Syria
21:00 18/09/2013
US lawmakers are calling for a crackdown against leading Russian lenders VTB, Vnesheconombank (VEB) and Gazprombank for allegedly helping Syrian President Bashar Assad circumvent sanctions, accusations the state-owned banks sharply denied Wednesday.1
US Energy Firm Enters Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Market
20:40 18/09/2013
California-based energy firm Pacific Energy Development has announced an agreement to acquire a 34 percent interest in an area located in the largest oil and gas producing basin in Kazakhstan, marking the company’s entry into the country, according to an official statement from the company.
Russia to Save $11Bln by Canceling Most Funded Pensions
23:40 17/09/2013
A senior government official said Tuesday that Russia would implement a reform of retirement pension funding that would free up 350 billion rubles ($10.8 billion) for the state budget over the next three years.
Russian Supermodel Debuts Her Own Swimwear Collection
20:40 17/09/2013
Russian supermodel and Sports Illustrated magazine cover girl Irina Shayk has released her own swimwear collection for Beach Bunny Swimwear, according to an official announcement.1
Gazprom Puts Possible Tariff Freeze Losses at $16 Bln – Report
19:20 16/09/2013
Russian state monopoly Gazprom says it could stand to lose 510 billion rubles ($15.8 billion) over three years if the government freezes domestic gas tariffs, Kommersant newspaper reported Monday, citing a letter from the company’s deputy head.
VimpelCom, Snap One Team Up in Russia on Mobile Security App
22:23 13/09/2013
A US technology firm and Amsterdam-based telecom giant VimpelCom have announced plans to partner to offer improved personal safety and data security for smartphone users in Russia.
US to Surpass Russia in Liquid Fuel Production – Report
21:25 13/09/2013
The United States will overtake Russia in liquid fuel production this quarter, strengthening a US return to prominence as a global fuel powerhouse after years of decline, US media reported this week, citing an energy industry report.
Iran to Take Control of Bushehr Nuclear Plant on Sept. 24
19:55 13/09/2013
Iran’s nuclear chief confirmed on Friday that operational control of the Bushehr nuclear plant would be handed over from Russia to Iran on September 24, the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency reported.
Russian Fertilizer Giant’s CEO to Remain in Detention in Belarus
16:45 13/09/2013
A court in the Belarusian capital Minsk upheld Tuesday the detention of Vladislav Baumgertner, chief executive of Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, his lawyer said Friday.
Putin Hails Abu Dhabi’s $5Bln Investment Plan for Russia
19:26 12/09/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday welcomed a joint venture with the United Arab Emirates that will invest up to $5 billion in infrastructure projects in Russia, and he pledged his support.
Moldova Court Suspends Chisinau Airport Concession
04:18 12/09/2013
Moldova’s Constitutional Court has suspended the government’s resolution to give a Russian company the right to run the key Moldovan airport, the court has said on its website.
Soviet-Born Entrepreneur Preps Cargo Blimp for Maiden US Flight
01:21 12/09/2013
A Soviet-born US entrepreneur has unveiled in California a revolutionary blimp prototype he says will fly with the precision of a helicopter and which could transform the shipping industry, according to US media reports.
6 Russians Elected to Bank of Cyprus Board
23:53 11/09/2013
Six Russian nationals have been elected to the board of directors of the Bank of Cyprus, the island nation’s largest bank, with one Russian national becoming vice chairman, the bank said Wednesday.
Interpol Denies Issuing Red Notice for Russian Billionaire Kerimov
23:02 11/09/2013
Interpol said Wednesday that it had not issued a red notice for billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, the largest shareholder in Russian fertilizer giant Uralkali, which is embroiled in a legal dispute with Belarus.

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Russia to Investigate Seized Greenpeace Ship for Piracy

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