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Dmitry Medvedev will hold talks on August 5 with the president of South Africa

July 30, 2010 – 4:56 am
President Dmitry Medvedev meet on 5 August in Sochi talks with South African President Jacob Zuma. This was reported today, the Kremlin press service. Zuma will be in Russia on an official visit August 4-6 at the invitation of President of Russia.

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In Voronezh, due to forest fire, evacuate the hospital

July 30, 2010 – 4:42 am
In the Voronezh area plagued by two major fires, which resulted in the already burned 17 homes. Currently, the rescuers to evacuate patients and staff of City Hospital № 8. This RIA Novosti reported with reference to the spokeswoman of the regional emergency department. "Because of the strong winds and high temperature fire quickly moved to the horse. Rescuers evacuated the camp sites "Lighthouse" and "Spike" in the side of the river to ford, as well as by attracting floating - in the tourist center "Comintern", which is waiting for a bus that will take them to the city ", - told in the ministry. The source said that "the situation is very heavy, a lot of fires, all the forces and resources thrown at extinguishing the fire from the MOE staff in the administration were only women."

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Norway will help Latvia

July 30, 2010 – 4:35 am
According to several media in Latvia, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein have decided to donate € 1,79 billion for the poorer EU countries. Within five years, these funds will be 14 countries in eastern and southern Europe, including Latvia. They will be used to create "green" projects to protect and conserve the environment, aimed at reducing emissions CO.2, etc. as financial assistance will be used for the organization of decent jobs, the agreement on the establishment of which must be achieved during the tripartite dialogue between unions, employers and government representatives on the example of Norwegian social model of Nordic. Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland are not included in the EU, but they are allowed to participate in several programs, including financial, domestic ryke EU. Most of the funds - € 1,73 billion, ie 97% of the total ...

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Earnings Exxon Mobil rose $3.6 billion

July 30, 2010 – 4:28 am
Oil company Exxon Mobil Corp. announced on Thursday an increase in net profit for the II quarter of 2010 by 91% to $7.56 billion, or $1.6 per share from $3.95 billion, or 81 cents per share for the corresponding period last year. Revenues increased by 6% to $92.5 billion from $74.5 billion analysts expected to see earnings by $1.46 per share on sales of $96.9 billion Exxon Mobil benefited from higher oil prices, increase margins from refining and chemical units of successful companies.

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As a result of a shipwreck in Africa killed 138 people

July 30, 2010 – 4:14 am
At least 138 people were killed in a shipwreck in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On this today, Reuters reports citing a source in the country's police. incident occurred on Wednesday, July 28, in Bandundu, west of Congo, 300 kilometers from Kishasy. According to the police, the wreck was full and could not cope with the flow, and people in the country, according to the police, do not know how to swim.

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Goodyear returned to profitability in the II quarter 2010

July 30, 2010 – 4:07 am
Manufacturer tires Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced on Thursday about a return to net profit in II quarter of 2010 it was $28 million, or 11 cents per share compared to net loss of $221 million, or 92 cents per share for the corresponding period last year. Revenues grew 15% to $4.5 billion analysts expected to see earnings by 5 cents per share on sales of $4.36 billion Tyre Sales in all four operating regions companies have increased against the background of recovery in global demand. The North American division was the most successful for the period - it sales have grown by 21%.

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The British prime minister is not going to return the legendary Indian Diamond Kohinur “

July 30, 2010 – 4:00 am
Currently on a visit to India, Prime Minister of Great Britain David Cameron has rejected demands to return the Delhi legendary Diamond Kohinur ", which is part of the treasure of British monarchs and is inserted into the state crown of the United Kingdom. In an interview with Indian television Cameron said that "it is precipitated by demands to return the diamond. "If we do this, then in one moment the British Museum will be left blank" - said Prime Minister, referring to the numerous other lawsuits in different countries, seeking the return of trafficked to Britain's national treasures. "I'm afraid to disappoint people, but I will say that the diamond will stay where he is today", - stressed the head of the British Government. believed that diamond "Kohinur" or "Mountain of Light" was found about 5 thousand years ago in the famous ...

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Fitch Ratings downgraded the debt ratings of Vietnam in foreign and local currency

July 30, 2010 – 3:35 am
Debt rating of Vietnam has been downgraded by international rating agency Fitch Ratings on the background of concern about the "misguided" economic policy, as well as reduce the foreign exchange reserves and weak banking systems. Long-term debt ratings Vietnam's foreign and local currency were lowered into the Thursday before Level B + from BB-, stable outlook ". The new rating is four steps below investment grade. Fitch noted that the country's budget deficit will remain at a high level of 7,6% of gross domestic product in 2010, and the government will fund it through issuance of currency bonds on the background of the current account deficit. The International Monetary Fund last month said that Vietnam's foreign exchange reserves fell to a level that ensures full funding of imports during the 7 weeks of imports. In December 2009 this figure was 2.5 months. ...

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The temperature in Moscow today to exceed the norm by 10 degrees

July 30, 2010 – 3:21 am
Temperature in Moscow and Moscow region today will be 10 degrees higher than the climatic norm. In this howto because of smoke from peat fires in Moscow region visibility deteriorates to 500-1000 meters. It was reported today in the press service Rosgidromet. According to forecasters, from 9 to 21 hours in Moscow and the Moscow region to establish a strong heat. Maximum temperature in Moscow will be 37-39 degrees, in the field - 34-39 degrees. note this month, the temperature in Moscow has already set nine records. But in the next, days, meteorologists forecast, the anomalous heat slightly weakened and the air temperature drops below 32 degrees.

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Sony Corp. in I quarter has recorded a net profit of $297 million

July 30, 2010 – 3:14 am
Sony Corporation of Japan announced on Thursday a profit of 25.7 billion yen ($297 million) for April-June this year. During the same period of 2009 the company received a loss of 37.1 billion yen. Sony Revenues for the period rose by 3.8% to 1.66 trillion. yen ($19.2 billion). Sales increased in the emerging markets of Asia and South America, while U.S. and Japanese markets showed some decline. rise in I quarter of the new finansovgo year was mainly due to the sector of consumer electronics: the company managed to significantly increase sales LCD-TVs, game consoles PlayStation, as well as personal computers. Sony has recorded an operating profit in April-June at the level of 67 billion yen, compared with operating losses of 25.7 billion yen a year earlier. The company improved its annual forecast. It is assumed that net profit for the ...

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