Cold snap tops news across Europe

January 08, 2009 In the Balkans, the weather report took on a political dimension after a contract dispute between Russia and Ukraine caused gas supplies to be cut to southeastern Europe. Germany has been among the hardest hit by the winter weather, with snow and ice causing traffic chaos across the country. Two news specials on the chilly weather beat out primetime competition to take the ratings crown Wednesday night.

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