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Friday, December 21, 2012

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Diplomacy
EU, Russia remain at odds over energy policy
The latest talks between Russia and the European Union have failed to produce progress towards resolving a number of bones of contention. However, there was little disappointment, as no progress had been expected.
Politics
Obama nominates John Kerry as US Secretary of State
US President Barack Obama has nominated of Senator John Kerry as his next secretary of state. The president called him the "perfect choice" to guide American diplomacy in the coming years.
Egypt
Clashes in Egypt ahead of second vote on constitution
Riot police fired tear gas to separate clashing protesters in the port city of Alexandria in northern Egypt on Friday. The violence comes on the eve of the second round of voting on a controversial draft constitution.
Africa
Dozens killed in inter-communal violence in Kenya
Dozens of people have been killed in the latest violence between two rival communities in Kenya's coastal region. The clashes have heightened security concerns ahead of next year's elections.
Syria
NATO says Syria fired Scud-type missiles
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen has accused Syria of using Scud-type missiles in "desperation" to halt rebel attacks. UN officials warn that Syrian minorities are increasingly at risk of reprisal attacks by rebels.
Cyprus
S&P downgrades indebted Cyprus on default fears
Struggling eurozone member Cyprus has been ranked two notches lower at CCC+ near junk status by the rating agency Standard and Poors. Germany says it can help - but only if Nicosia adopts a "real" austerity budget.
Business
Nuclear Power
Vattenfall seeks recompense for German nuclear phaseout
Swedish energy group Vattenfall is reportedly reclaiming losses resulting from the German government's decision last year to shut down older nuclear reactors. The claim is reportedly backed by the Swedish government.
Consumption
German consumer index dips
Germans are heading into 2013 less confident about the economy, but with hopes for rising incomes. The GfK research group's consumer climate index also suggests that they might be spending less.
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