Natural gas prices whipsaw as Russia applies the brakes

<p>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&#8217;s richest person. And, amid pressure for Australia to cut its carbon emissions at a faster pace, we hear from one rural community that&#8217;s heavily reliant on coal mining for jobs and income.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>