Co-leader of Solidarity opposition movement Boris Nemtsov appears before magistrate court (at 0700 gmt) following his detention after 31 December rally in Moscow
Russia:
Russia has begun oil shipments to China via the Eastern Siberia-Pacific Ocean pipeline (ESPO) with plans to pump 1.3 million tons of oil in January
UAE:
Canadians lose the right to visas on arrival in the UAE, and will have to pay up to $250 for a 30-day visa, which is non-renewable.
Israel:
PM convenes weekly cabinet meeting (10 GMT)
Egypt:
Watching developments after clashes erupted in Alexandria involving Christians, Muslims and police following New Year's Eve bomb attack
Latest attempt by three West African presidential emissaries of the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) - Thomas Boni Yayi of Benin, Ernest Koroma of Sierra Leone and Pedro Pires of Cape Verde – to convince Gbago to step down.
Spain:
New anti-tobacco law comes into effect, imposing some of the toughest restrictions on smoking in public anywhere in Europe; all smoking in public places prohibited; smokers also not allowed to light up near hospitals, playgrounds or schools, as well as on television broadcasts
Cuba:
Russian State Duma (lower house of parliament) Speaker Boris Gryzlov concludes five-day visit
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