Natural gas prices whipsaw as Russia applies the brakes

Russia is prepared to help ease energy prices if a controversial natural gas pipeline is approved.
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From the BBC World Service: President Vladimir Putin says Russia is prepared to do its part to help ease soaring global energy prices, if a controversial pipeline transporting Russian natural gas to Europe gets approved. Plus, 7-Eleven announces plans to expand in India in a partnership with Reliance Industries, which is run by Asia's richest person. And, amid pressure for Australia to cut its carbon emissions at a faster pace, we hear from one rural community that's heavily reliant on coal mining for jobs and income.
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David Brancaccio
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