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13 January 2006 15:10 Russia`s privatization may be questioned in court
Gateway to Russia - Jan 13 6:41 PM
Russia is the only country in the world which lost tens of billions of dollars in the course of privatization, President of the Union of Public Associations of Entrepreneurs and Renters of Russia Andrei Bunich told RBC. Bunich commented on the lawsuits which the union filed to have the results of shares-for-loan auctions (on Yuganskneftegaz, Sibneft, Norilsk Nickel and other companies) annulled.Save to My Web

Shell Game
Washington Post - Jan 13 9:04 AM
They're called Fat Busters, Fat Trappers, Fat Absorbers and Fat Magnets. They claim effortless weight loss and the chance to shed pounds without sacrificing favorite foods or engaging in activities that might cause you to break a sweat, like exercise.Save to My Web

Panel Calls for Moratorium on Executions
Los Angeles Times - 30 minutes ago
An Assembly committee approves a suspension of up to three years to study if the innocent are convicted. A critic calls idea an insult to victims.Save to My Web

Figure in B.I.G. Case Tells of Offer
Los Angeles Times - Jan 10 9:17 PM
Ex-officer says lawyers for the rap star's family offered inducements if he would help their case. The attorneys deny it.Save to My Web