Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Late Morning News Roundup

Top of the news and stories of interest from the American and global press:

• Fed makes 0.75% emergency rate cut following global stock sell-off. (NY Times)
• Khamenei backs Iranian parliament in dispute with Ahmadinejad over energy law. (NY Times)
• Serbia, Russia agree to gas deal, to sign Friday in Moscow. (IHT)
• Third round of UN sanctions for Iran unlikely for now. (IHT)
• Iran watchers unsure of what to make of Khamenei-Ahmadinejad spat. (LA Times)
• Bill Clinton negotiates buyout from pal Burkle's investment firm. (WSJ)
• Fifth batch of nuclear fuel arrives in Bushehr. (Times of India)
• Spokesman: Russia to respond 'appropriately' to Ukraine NATO membership. (RIA Novosti)
• Report: China, Iran close to liquefied natural gas deal. (WSJ/Iran Focus)

More updating this evening.

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