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Business: RenCap Cuts RTS '08 Target to 2,350
Renaissance Capital on Monday slashed its year-end forecast for the benchmark RTS Index from 3,000 to 2,350 and increased its equity risk premium for the country from 4 percent to 5.5 percent in a sign of continued investor jitters.

The Moscow Times invites you to take part in annual M&A; Forum "KEY SUCCESS FACTORS FOR SELLING A BUSINESS", that will be held on 30 September 2008 at Marriott Aurora Hotel (Petrovka st., 11/20)



Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Updated at 03 September 2008 0:24 Moscow Time.

The Moscow Times » Issue 3979 » News

Alaska's Proximity to Russia Called a Plus

02 September 2008The wife of Republican U.S. presidential candidate John McCain defended the national security qualifications of her husband's running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, citing Alaska's proximity to Russia.

Cindy McCain told ABC television's "This Week" on Sunday that Alaska's geographical location had prepared Palin for foreign policy.

"Alaska is the closest part of our continent to Russia. So, it's not as if she doesn't understand what's at stake here," Cindy McCain said.

Palin is serving a first term as governor of Alaska. She previously served as mayor of the small town of Wasilla.

Meanwhile, Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden again criticized Russia for its actions in Georgia.

"The Russians are trying to do every solitary thing they can to hurt your economy," Biden said at a meeting with Georgian officials Thursday at the Democratic National Convention.

(AP, Reuters, MT)