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Yahoo! News: Europe News

Russia-Ukraine gas row disrupts supplies to EU (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 03:22 AM CST

Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom's headquarters is seen in Moscow, December 3, 2009. European Union president the Czech Republic said on Saturday it did not intend to become a participant or mediator in gas contract disputes between Russia and Ukraine, but urged both sides to reach an agreement soon. (Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters)Reuters - Russia and Ukraine looked no closer to compromise on Sunday over a gas row that has disrupted supplies to at least four European Union countries as they face freezing winter temperatures.

Ukraine: Serious gas shortages possible (AP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 02:08 AM CST

A gas pressure gauge rises at storage and transit point on the main gas pipeline from Russia in the village of Boyarka near the capital Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, Jan 3, 2009. The Russian gas monopoly Gazprom on Saturday accused Ukraine of boycotting negotiations on a natural gas contract dispute that has led to supply reductions in several European countries. Russia and Ukraine also traded accusations over who was responsible for the drop in natural gas supplies to other European nations. Europe gets one-quarter of its natural gas from Russia, and 80 percent of that travels across Ukraine's pipelines.(AP Photo/Sergei Chuzavkov)AP - A top Ukrainian official has warned that European customers could see serious natural gas disruptions in about two weeks if the energy dispute between Russia and Ukraine is not resolved, and the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom accused Ukraine of boycotting contract negotiations.

Gazprom urges Ukraine to resume talks on gas crisis (AFP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 10:07 PM CST

Gazprom gas supplies to Europe. Russian energy giant Gazprom early Sunday called on Ukraine to resume negotiations in a row that has seen Moscow cutting off all gas to its neighbour, accusing it of siphoning off supplies meant for Europe.(AFP/Graphic)AFP - Russian energy giant Gazprom early Sunday called on Ukraine to resume negotiations in a row that has seen Moscow cutting off all gas to its neighbour, accusing it of siphoning off supplies meant for Europe.

No need for sleeping pills, says Strachan despite draw (AFP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 07:43 PM CST

Georgios Samaras, seen here in June 2008, scored twice, but it was not enough for Celtic to get 2009 off to a winning start as they shared the points with Dundee United in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Parkhead.(AFP/File/Aris Messinis)AFP - Celtic manager Gordon Strachan said he wouldn't lose any sleep after his side drew their second consecutive game at Parkhead in their match against Dundee United on Saturday.

Murray keen for Australian tennis Open test against Nadal (AFP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 07:42 PM CST

Andy Murray salutes the crowd after beating Spanish top-seeded player Rafael Nadal in the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. Murray beat Nadal 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.(AFP/Marwan Naamani)AFP - Andy Murray is confident he can deliver another devastating hammer blow to world number one Rafael Nadal should the two meet again at the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam event of 2009.

Gerrard hailed as 'model pro' after Liverpool win (AFP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 07:38 PM CST

Liverpool's midfielder Steven Gerrard controls the ball against Preston North End during their English FA Cup football match at Deepdale in Preston. Gerrard put his testing week behind him by leading Liverpool to a 2-0 FA Cup third round victory away to fellow north-west side Preston North End at Deepdale here Saturday.(AFP/Paul Ellis)AFP - Steven Gerrard was labelled a "model professional" by Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee after capping a troubled week off the pitch by inspiring the Reds to a 2-0 FA Cup win over Preston.

Southend shock won't prompt Scolari spending-spree (AFP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 07:30 PM CST

Chelsea's Didier Drogba (L) clashes with Southend United's Alan McCormack during their FA Cup third round match at Stamford Bridge football stadium. Luiz Felipe Scolari was given a dramatic introduction to the FA Cup as his Premier League giants were held to a 1-1 draw by League One side Southend.(AFP/Carl de Souza)AFP - Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari said he did not need to buy a new striker in the January transfer window after seeing his side begin their FA Cup campaign with a shock 1-1 draw at home to Southend.

Brown plays down fresh bail-out for banks (AFP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 05:59 PM CST

Prime Minister Gordon Brown, pictured here in December 2008, played down the prospect of injecting more state cash into struggling banks in an interview Sunday, amid fears that October's bailout has failed to boost credit flows.(AFP/POOL/File/Oli Scarff)AFP - Prime Minister Gordon Brown played down the prospect of injecting more state cash into struggling banks in an interview Sunday, amid fears that October's bailout has failed to boost credit flows.

Thousands in London condemn Israeli bombing of Gaza (AFP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 05:22 PM CST

Protesters opposed to Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip gather near the Israeli Embassy following a demonstration in Trafalgar Square in London. About 12,000 people marched through London Saturday in protest against Israel's military offensive on Gaza, police said, in a demonstration that began peacefully but ended in a string of arrests.(AFP/Ben Stansall)AFP - About 12,000 people marched through London Saturday in protest against Israel's military offensive on Gaza, police said, in a demonstration that began peacefully but ended in a string of arrests.

Madrid airport plagued by delays and cancellations (AFP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 04:02 PM CST

Planes of Spanish carrier Iberia are seen at Barajas airport in Madrid in 2007. Dozens of flights were cancelled, and hundreds more delayed, at Madrid's Barajas airport on Saturday due to a labour dispute involving flag carrier Iberia as well as a shortage of air traffic controllers, airline and airport officials said.(AFP/File/Pierre Philippe Marcou)AFP - Dozens of flights were cancelled, and hundreds more delayed, at Madrid's Barajas airport on Saturday due to a labour dispute involving flag carrier Iberia as well as a shortage of air traffic controllers, airline and airport officials said.

Paris to house exiled writer Taslima Nasrin (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 02:53 PM CST

AP - The Paris mayor's office says it has decided to provide exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin with a rent-free apartment in the French capital.

Rare 1937 Bugatti supercar found in English garage (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 02:01 PM CST

In this undated image released by Bonhams, an extremely rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, is seen in a garage in Gosforth, England, where it was found by relatives after the death of the owner, an elderly doctor who last used it around 1960. The Bugatti, one of only 17 ever made, is expected to draw a record price when it is auctioned in Paris next month. (AP Photo/Bonhams)AP - It was the equivalent of finding an old Picasso or an unknown Beatles tape hidden away in your uncle's attic.

World's oldest woman dies in Portugal aged 115 (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 09:53 AM CST

In this Sept. 10, 2006 file photo Maria de Jesus, is touched by Berenice, her eight month old great-great granddaughter as she celebrated her one hundred and thirteen year birthday in Corujo, Portugal, 150km north of Lisbon. A woman who lived to see five of her great-great grandchildren born and was believed to have been the world's oldest person living, has died in northwest Portugal at the age of 115, officials said Friday Jan. 2, 2009. De Jesus, who lived to reach 115 years and 114 days and was listed by the Guinness Book of World Records and the Gerontology Research Group as the world's oldest person, died in an ambulance near the town of Tomar. (AP Photo/Steven Governo, File)AP - A Portuguese woman who lived to see five of her great-great grandchildren born and was believed to have been the world's oldest person died on Friday at the age of 115, officials said.

Swastikas daubed on Holocaust memorial (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 08:36 AM CST

AP - Berlin police say vandals have daubed swastikas on some of the slabs that make up the German capital's Holocaust memorial.

Turkey seeks end to Gaza violence (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 08:33 AM CST

AP - Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan flew to Saudi Arabia on Saturday as Turkey engaged in shuttle diplomacy with Arab countries in the search for a cease-fire in the Middle East.

French justice minister gives birth (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2009 07:28 AM CST

In this Sept. 12, 2008 file photo, France's Justice Minister Rachida Dati leaves the Elysee palace, in Paris. Justice Ministry spokesman Guillaume Didier says Dati has given birth to her first child, a baby girl named Zohra, in a Paris clinic on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)AP - A spokesman says French Justice Minister Rachida Dati has given birth to her first child — a baby girl named Zohra — at the age of 43.

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