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  • Russia to resume gas supply when EU monitors in place: Czech PM Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:35PM(PRAGUE ) - Russia will resume gas deliveries once European Union monitors are in place on the Russian-Ukrainian border to check supplies, Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek said Wednesday.
  • Russian Gas Flows to Europe Through Ukraine Halted (Update2) Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:34PMJan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Russian natural-gas exports through Ukraine halted, disrupting shipments to Europe for the second time in three years and threatening to create shortages as freezing weather spurred demand for power.
  • Gas flow to Europe halted Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:30PMRussia has shut down all gas flows to Europe through Ukraine, sharpening a dispute that has left industries and homes in southeast Europe without power and disrupted supplies to major economies.
  • Southeast Europe without power as Russia, Ukraine rift worsens Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:28PMRussia shut down all gas flows to Europe through Ukraine on Wednesday, sharpening a dispute that has left industries and homes in southeast Europe without power and disrupted supplies to major economies.
  • EU warns Russia and Ukraine to restore gas supplies or face escalation of dispute Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:28PMEU president threatens to treat the conflict as a diplomatic snub if Russia and Ukraine fail to settle the dispute.
  • Russian gas flow halted through Ukraine to Europe Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:28PM Russia shut down all gas flows to Europe through Ukraine on Wednesday and told Kiev it would restore supplies only after it had signed a new contract at prices comparable to those paid by European countries.
  • Ukraine Says Russia Shuts Down All Gas Supplies to Europe Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:20PMAs the pricing dispute escalated on Wednesday, the cutoff showed the first signs of hitting the European economy.
  • Iraq and India deadliest for media Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:16PMGENEVA (Reuters) - Iraq remained the deadliest country for media workers in 2008, followed by India and Mexico, although the number of deaths was down sharply from the previous year, a study showed.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 06:57 BRIEF-Galapagos picks pre-clinical candidate cachexia drug Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:02AMBRUSSELS, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Galapagos NV:
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 06:15 DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Jan 5 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:34AMReuters publishes a Western European company diary covering earnings, shareholder meetings, news conferences and analyst meetings. Click on or type in the code and hit F9. Please note:
  • Falcons’ Smith named coach of year Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:33AMMike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches it was almost impossible to separate them.
  • DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Jan 5 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:21AMReuters publishes a Western European company diary covering earnings, shareholder meetings, news conferences and analyst meetings. Click on or type in the code and hit F9.
  • EU provides €3 million in aid for Gaza Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:37AMBRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) - The European Union says it will provide €3 million ($4.6 million) in urgent humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. It says the aid - food, emergency shelter repairs and medical aid - will be provided through the United Nations.
  • EU provides €3 million in aid for Gaza Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:36AM Associated Press - January 4, 2009 4:23 AM ET BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) - The European Union says it will provide €3 million ($4.6 million) in urgent humanitarian aid for Palestinians in...
  • Winter wedding ideas Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:06AMWinter weddings are totally in! Not only is it a beautiful time of year to get married, but there are also tons of unique ideas to set your wedding apart. From cool blues and rich champagne hues to warm helpings of apple pie and spiced cider, we’ve got some amazing ways for you to turn your winter wedding from drab to fab! COLOR COMBOS Opt for an elegant combination of silver, gold and white. ...
  • EUROPEAN junior champion Stephanie Twell claimed victory in her first race as a senior athlete at the Antrim ... Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:39AMTwell, who clinched her third European title three weeks ago in Brussels, seemed to have sewn the race up when opening a gap of 20 metres on the final lap of the 5.4km event.
  • AEM and Destination Imagination Launch the 2nd Annual Construction Challenge for Teens Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:18AM The Association of Equipment Manufacturers in partnership with Destination Imagination will host an innovative workforce development competition on February 7, 2009 preparing youth in the U.S. and Canada for exciting construction industry opportunities -- now poised to add more than 1 million jobs by 2012 as a result of the high numbers of retiring Baby Boomers and the anticipated national ...
  • Pleasant, No, But Healthy? Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:14AM I have great health but a loud digestive system. I have been trying to persuade my wife that there are health benefits to my digestive gases, but she does not believe me. Can you ladies shed light on this? – Don W., Sacramento This is one of the questions you wish you could ask your doctor but are often too embarrassed to ask. A recent study showed that hydrogen sulfide, the gas that is ...
  • Eight People Rescued from Floating Ice in Bay of Green Bay Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:26AMEight people needed to be rescued after being stranded on the ice in open water Thursday morning.
  • Worldwide, a Bad Year Only Got Worse Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:45AMAfter a catastrophic year for global markets, analysts are cautioning investors not to expect the big rebound that usually follows a sharp downturn.
  • Madoff Investor?s Suicide Leaves Questions Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:45AMFrench aristocrat and professional investor Rene-Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet committed suicide after struggling with his role in the fraud.
  • Slovakia 16th country to adopt euro Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:20PMBRATISLAVA, Slovakia   (AP)—Slovakia’s church bells will ring out at midnight as the country joins the euro, putting it under the shared currency’s protective umbrella amid a world financial downpour - and underscoring the former Soviet bloc nation’s rapid economic progress….
  • Local Health Professionals Issue Recommendations to Presidential Transition Team Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:07PMPresident Barack Obama is asking public input on possible changes to the US healthcare system and a local group met recently to outline their recommendations with an emphasis on a health information network.
  • Environmental policy toughens Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:01PMEU Environment Commissioner Dimas spoke at a Dec. 10 press conference on a climate change package that is sure to spark debate.
  • Czechs take over EU presidency Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:00PMOn Jan. 1, the Czech Republic takes the reins of the presidency of the European Union from France.
  • SEARCH ARTICLES Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:56PMMake the last night of 2008 the best of the year. Executive Chef Sean Merchant and Brewmaster Jamie Fulton have crafted an exceptional two-option prix fixe dinner to be the perfect complement for your night of reminiscing and dreaming with the ones you love.
  • Merkel wants EU to be vocal about Christian roots Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:23PMBERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who aims to relaunch the EU constitution, made a plea on Wednesday for the bloc to include references to its Christian roots in the document.
  • Christmas rejects Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:43PMUnwanted gifts and Brussels sprouts are up for auction
  • Brussels sprout crumbles Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:29AM Try these in small ramekins or in a large earthenware dish to spoon out. A tasty alternative to cauliflower cheese that makes the most of the sprout season.
  • Hotpot of Brussels sprouts, chorizo and barley Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:28AM The unique flavour of chorizo lends itself well to the nuttiness of the sprouts and the earthiness of the barley.
  • In a glaze of glory: Marcus Wareing dishes up his favourite winter ingredients Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:26AM The Gressingham duck was created by crossing the wild mallard with the Pekin. The result is a flavoursome, meaty duck far superior to the other varieties on the market (Gressinghams have approximately 20 per cent more breast meat than other ducks of the same weight).
  • Gord times..bad times Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 11:16PMWHAT’S in store next year? Blood, sweat, toil and tears I’m afraid, because 2009 will go down as one of the bleakest years in British economic history. Prediction in this fast- changing world is a mug’s game. But for now, here’s my A-Z of what to expect.
  • Israel condemned by Arabs Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 10:36PMArab leaders immediately condemned the Israeli airstrikes Saturday on the Hamas stronghold of Gaza. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who heads the rival Fattah Party, called for an end to the bombing, Voice of America reported.
  • Israel condemned by Arabs Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 10:10PM CAIRO, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Arab leaders immediately condemned the Israeli airstrikes Saturday on the Hamas stronghold of Gaza.
  • McQueen completes semester in Netherlands Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 4:48PMPhoto provided - Kelly McQueen, a 2005 Shenandoah High School graduate, took classes at the Middelburg Center for Transatlantic Studies from August until December. Pictured is McQueen at the famed Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Air France-KLM Melding Sales Platforms Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:40PMJUNE 07, 2004 -- Air France-KLM last week launched One Corporate Travel Solution, a single sales and account management program for multinational corporate clients that evolved from the pre-existing KLM One program.
  • POLL Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:21PMShould the Financial Regulator quit/be fired? Vote now . Remember Me? Very disappointed to see Labour reverse their U turn on lisbon. You campaigned for a yes which is fair enough then you say the people have spoken and the treaty is dead.
  • POLL Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:12PMShould the Financial Regulator quit/be fired? Vote now . Remember Me? It is utterly absurd to even consider holding a second referendum on exactly the same treaty in such a short space of time.
  • New Years Taste of Spain Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:54PMCelebrate the New Year with these delicious dishes.
  • Kings for a day Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:44PMThe Czech Republic is poised to crown its European re-integration by taking on the presidency of the European Union.
  • Radical Islamists linked to alQaeda set to take control of Somalia Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:13PMHardline Islamists are poised to take control of Somalia opening up a new front in the war on terrorism.
  • A thin tree for a new and thinner economy Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:05PMMy son and I traipsed around our property and several adjacent woodlots before settling on our "recession tree." This Christmas the pickings were slim. A man just up the road was selling the fuller-figured, domesticated variety for $25, and he probably would have given us the neighborhood discount. But I lost my day job early in the fall.
  • NATO awaits new leadership Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:24PMRussia has always taken NATO more seriously than the West. Now its relevance will be tested when it picks a new leader.
  • DATA SNAP: Belgian Dec Business Confidence Falls To -31.3 Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:05PMBRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--Confidence among Belgian businesses fell in December to its lowest level ever since its current composition was set up in 1980, the Belgian National Bank said Monday.
  • Seesawing marks EU-Russia ties in 2008 Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 2:13PMBRUSSELS, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- The year 2008 has witnessed several ups and downs in the relationship between the 27-nation European Union (EU) and Russia. Ties dipped to a post-Cold War nadir by the Georgia-Russia military conflict in August.
  • HVS EMEA Hospitality Enews – Week Ending 19 December 2008 Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:17PMThe Iberotel Fleesensee is not due to open until 1 July next year, but that has not deterred Lloyd Fonds, the German investor, from wanting to take early possession of the four-star hotel. Lloyd Fonds is to pay its compatriot the developer GBI roughly €17.6 million for the 156-room hotel, which is part of the Land Fleesensee development in northeastern Germany. GBI must be delighted when it sees ...
  • Politics - Most relevant news Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 12:23PMBRUSSELS -- EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn says Serbia is cooperating seriously with the Hague Tribunal.
  • Ad agency lets web visitors decide layoff Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 9:46AMA Brussels advertising agency has come up with a novel, new-age solution to the economic downturn – a social layoff site of sorts where you can help decide, with a click, which of its eight employees should be laid off come January.
  • Automakers grab loans, look to Obama White House Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:24AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- The long-term fate of the auto industry rests with Barack Obama now that President George W. Bush has given car companies $17.4 billion in emergency rescue loans....
  • Business people Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:17AMRACHEL GOLDWASSER of Contoocook and JOSHUA PANTESCO of Concord have joined the law firm of Orr and Reno in Concord. Goldwasser clerked for the U.S. District Judge John Woodcock Jr. in Maine. During law school, she completed a full-time externship with U.S.