Monday, November 26, 2007

ECN 11/26/07

Russia Gives No Leeway on US Missile Shield ProposalsBy Sergei BlagovCNSNews.com CorrespondentNovember 26, 2007Moscow (CNSNews.com) - Amid continuing suspicion about U.S. motives, the Russian government has reiterated its skepticism over a U.S. suggestion that it delay its missile shield plans for Europe.

Why is there so much suspicion, because that is what they would do if they were our position. It makes no sense to them that we mean what we say.

EU should favour energy efficiency over renewables, says industry
26.11.2007 - 17:23 CET
The European Union should focus on increasing energy efficiency rather than on promoting renewable energy if it wants to keep its industrial base and tackle climate change, a major EU business confederation has said.
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Boycott of Tehran Hits German Coffers
Germany's Finance Ministry is estimating that the current business boycott against Iran has already led to a triple-digit million shortfall in the federal budget. If additional sanctions are imposed, the figure could soon swell to a few billion euros. more...

As I said before Germany is opposed to additional sanctions for economic reasons not out of idealogy.

Putin says U.S. is meddling in Russian election
By CLIFFORD J. LEVY
President Vladimir Putin of Russia accused the United States of pressuring election observers to abandon their mission.

Leave no witnesses or more to the point allow no witnesses