Primakov on peace mission to Belgrade
Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov is embarking on a peace mission to Belgrade tomorrow along with Defence Minister Igor Sergeyev and Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov.

Russia denies seeking triangular alliance
An official of the press department of the Russian Foreign Ministry denied here today that Russia was seeking a triangular strategic alliance between Russia, India and China.

Hyundai pays Kia $51% for 51% stake
South Korea'S Hyundai motor co Said on Monday it had paid 1.178 trillion won (960.8 million dollars) for its 51 per cent stake in Kia Motors Corp, completing its takeover of the bankrupt auto maker.

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