Putin Leads G eight Rotation Amid Energy Push and Clashes At Home
President Vladimir Putin takes Moscow into the rotating presidency of the G8 with a focus on energy security and oil wealth to bolster influence. Western critics say Russia under Putin weakens democracy, while China vows reform and growth as unrest and corruption fuel protests nationwide. In Egypt a Cairo park raid on Sudanese refugees leaves 25 dead, with disputes over refugee status and casualties. Yemeni kidnappers release German diplomat Juergen Chrobog and family after negotiations, with terms undisclosed.
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Subway workers strike halts some London Underground lines
London subway workers staged a 24 hour New Year’s Eve walkout affecting Guards and ticket office staff over new assignments. About 4,000 of 6,000 workers are in the RMT union. By afternoon only 23 of 275 stations were closed while authorities reported good service on all lines.
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British hostage freed vows to stay and aid Palestinians
Briton Kate Burton and her parents were released in Gaza. Burton said she would remain in the region to continue working with Palestinians, amid threats from militants and amid Abbas warnings that lawlessness harms economy and statehood aims.
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Ukraine rejects Russia gas price offer
Moscow holds on price increase as Ukraine refuses to pay market rates. risk looms of gas taps in midwinter. The row stalls near-term compromise, with Europe watching 30 percent of its gas transit via Ukraine. Putin suggested delaying the rise to April, but Kyiv rejected.
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