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Market Matters: As Conflict Ends, Markets on Road to Recovery
After tumbling to its lowest point in almost two years on Tuesday, Russia's MICEX Index began to slowly claw its way back over the rest of the week, suggesting a possible end to the volatility that has plagued the country's markets since tensions erupted between Russia and Georgia on Aug. 8.

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Institute to Delve Into U.S. Democracy
By Alexander Osipovich / Staff Writer The Moscow-based foundation also plans to monitor human rights.

British Council to Open in St. Pete
By Nikolaus von Twickel / Staff Writer Just as it has every January for the past 13 years, the British Council in St. Petersburg was to start the new year with a normal working day Monday.

Ukrainian Gets Life for U.S. Kidnappings
The Associated Press A Ukrainian man convicted in a kidnapping scheme that resulted in the deaths of five people who were dumped in a Northern California reservoir was sentenced to life in prison.

Chechens Blamed for Violence, Rape
The Associated Press Austrian right-wing politician Joerg Haider called on Saturday for an immediate moratorium on granting asylum to immigrants from Chechnya, blaming some already in the alpine country for violence and sex crimes.

Beslan Group is Called Extremist
By Svetlana Osadchuk / Staff Writer A court on Monday is to review a prosecutor's request that a group of Beslan survivors and their relatives be outlawed as extremist.

Georgians Back NATO Membership
The Associated Press More than 70 percent of Georgians who took part in a nationwide referendum said they wanted the country to join NATO, according to results released Friday.

Thousands Demand Vote Recount at Tbilisi Rally
By Misha Dzhindzhikhashvili / The Associated Press Tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied Sunday across Tbilisi to protest what they denounced as massive vote fraud that helped Mikheil Saakashvili win a second presidential term.

In Murmansk, Medvedev Touts Navy
Combined Reports Dmitry Medvedev, President Vladimir Putin's likely successor, said Friday that Russia must restore its sea power, saying the Soviet Union's naval might commanded respect.

Swiss Drop Adamova Charges
Reuters A money-laundering investigation against the daughter of former Nuclear Power Minister Yevgeny Adamov has been dropped, Swiss prosecutors said Friday.

New Biometric Passports With Empty Chips Issued
By Svetlana Osadchuk / Staff Writer The first biometric passports for Russians traveling abroad will be issued this month as Russia joins the world community in its efforts to fight terrorism, the Federal Migration Service said Friday.

U.S. Audit Says Aid for Scientists Misspent
By H. Josef Hebert / The Associated Press A U.S. economic aid program to keep Russian scientists from selling weapons information to terrorists apparently funneled much of the money to researchers who never claimed to have a background in nuclear, chemical or biological programs, a congressional report said Friday.

Duma Kicks Off With Flurry of Bills
By Natalya Krainova / Staff Writer It was clear from the start of the session what would occupy most of the time for State Duma deputies Friday as they returned from their long holiday recess.

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Kasyanov Aides DetainedVeshnyakov Named EnvoyYushchenko's PoisoningOil Spill Threatens to SpreadSenior Police Officer KilledEmergency LandingEnvoy Hopeful on KosovoRussian Orthodox FearsFor the Record

Intelligence Chief Waffles on Waterboarding
The Associated Press The U.S. intelligence chief says waterboarding ""would be torture"" if used against him or if someone under interrogation actually was taking water into his lungs.

Everest Conqueror Dies at 88
The Associated Press Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to stand atop the world's highest mountain, was remembered as a deeply driven but unassuming man who strived to help Nepal's people in the decades after his ascent of Mount Everest.

Iraq to Allow Baathists Back Into Government
The Associated Press Iraq's parliament passed a benchmark law allowing lower-ranking former members of Saddam Hussein's Baath party to reclaim government jobs, the first major piece of U.S.-backed legislation it has adopted.

President of Interpol Steps Down
The Associated Press The president of Interpol, Jackie Selebi, mired in a corruption scandal in his native South Africa, has resigned ""out of respect"" for the international police organization, an Interpol statement said Sunday.

Bush's Trip Aimed at Isolating Iran
Reuters U.S. President George W. Bush pursued efforts to isolate Iran among its neighbors Sunday, urging them to help stop Tehran from threatening security.

Reactors Planned for Emirates
Reuters French President Nicolas Sarkozy confirmed on Sunday plans to sign a nuclear cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates amid reports that French firms could construct up to two nuclear reactors there.

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