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US hails EU embargo on Iran oilWashington (AFP) July 1, 2012 The White House welcomed Sunday's implementation of an EU embargo on Iranian oil, calling it "an essential part" of an international response to Tehran's nuclear program. President Barack Obama's press secretary Jay Carney in a statement said the United States and the European Union were committed to holding Iran accountable "for failing to meet its international obligations." "With this decision, our partners in the EU have underscored the seriousness with which the international community view ... read more |
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 EU oil embargo on Iran comes into effect A European Union embargo on Iranian oil went into effect on Sunday, provoking anger in Tehran which says the measure will hurt talks with world powers over its sensitive nuclear activities. ... more | .. |
Crude down in Asia on profit-taking, weak China PMI Crude prices fell in Asia Monday as traders pulled back following a massive rally at the end of last week spurred by a eurozone deal, and after weak manufacturing data from China, analysts said. ... more | .. |
China sends patrol ships to disputed waters: Xinhua China has deployed four patrol ships to a disputed area of the South China Sea, state media said Sunday, amid a deepening row with Vietnam over competing territorial claims. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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  Storm researcher calls for new air safety guidelines Aircraft turbulence guidelines should be completely rewritten after new research revealed thunderstorms could produce unexpected turbulence more than 100km away from storm cells. The research by Uni ... more | .. |
 The Increasing Threats to Global Energy Supplies As global energy supplies come under increasing attack by non-state actors and private energy holdings become key targets of political maneuverings and criminal activities, Oilprice.com discusses th ... more | .. |
 Nigeria arrests suspected oil pipeline bomber Nigeria's military on Saturday said it had arrested the leader of a gang responsible for a series of attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta region. ... more | .. |
 Embraer to build executive jets in China Military and civilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has signed a deal with China's Aviation Industry Corp. to build Embraer's executive jets in China. ... more |
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 Political turmoil could hurt Iraq oil plan Iraq is pressing ahead with its ambitious drive to boost oil production to some 12 million barrels per day and challenge Saudi Arabia as the world's top producer. ... more | .. |
  Toyota expands controversial recall to two new models Toyota on Friday added two models to a controversial 2009 recall launched after floor mats became trapped under the accelerator and were linked to dozens of deaths. ... more | .. |
 S. Korea's Kia breaks ground for new China plant South Korea's second-largest automaker Kia Motors said it broke ground Friday for its third plant in China, the world's fastest-growing car market. ... more | .. |
 Petronas buys Canadian gas producer for $5.3bn Malaysian state energy firm Petronas has agreed to buy Canada's Progress Energy Resources for $5.3 billion to secure stable supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from North America, it said. ... more |
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 Faster, cheaper gas and liquid separation using custom designed and built mesoscopic structures In what may prove to be a significant boon for industry, separating mixtures of liquids or gasses has just become considerably easier. Using a new process they describe as "reverse fossilizati ... more | .. |
 Sanctions put the squeeze on Iranians Leila is getting pretty good at playing Angry Birds on her imported iPhone. Sitting behind her desk in an idle travel agency in central Tehran, she often has nothing better to do these days. ... more | .. |
 Northrop Grumman's F-35 DAS and Radar Demonstrate Ability to Detect, Track, Target Ballistic Missiles Northrop Grumman recently demonstrated the ballistic missile detection, tracking and targeting capabilities of the company's AN/AAQ-37 distributed aperture system (DAS) and AN/APG-81 active electron ... more | .. |
 Situation calm in Strait of Hormuz: US Navy chief The Strait of Hormuz has been relatively "quiet" in the past two months without major confrontations between American and Iranian warships, the US Navy's chief said Wednesday. ... more |
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Space Force awards launch missions to SpaceX, ULA
Rocket test proves bacteria survive space launch and re-entry unharmed
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 Amnesty slams arms imports fuelling SSudan conflict Both South Sudan's army and rebel groups are using weapons imported from China, Ukraine and neighbouring Sudan in fighting that has claimed dozens of civilian lives, Amnesty International said Thursday. ... more | .. |
Emirates, Saudis pump oil to bypass Hormuz Amid Iranian threats to close the Strategic Strait of Hormuz, the only gateway to the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates is ready to pump oil through a new pipeline bypassing the waterway, while Saudi Arabia plans to reopen a long-disused pipeline to the Red Sea. ... more | .. |
  Malaysia's Felda Global up almost 20% on debut Shares in Malaysian palm oil giant Felda Global jumped nearly 20 percent on their stock market debut Thursday, defying global economic uncertainty in the second-largest IPO this year after Facebook. ... more | .. |
 Primus Green Energy Alternative Gasoline Powers Car in Test Drive The test drive of an automobile fueled with 93-octane gasoline made from natural gas and biomass was the highlight of a dedication ceremony for Primus Green Energy's new $7 million demonstration pla ... more |
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 New loo turns poo into power Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have invented a new toilet system that will turn human waste into electricity and fertilisers and also reduce the amount of water needed for fl ... more | .. |
 Prairie cordgrass: Highly underrated When D.K. Lee and Lane Rayburn, faculty members in the crop sciences department at the University of Illinois, talk about prairie cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) they have difficulty containing their ... more | .. |
 LockMart Provides Italian MoD with Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Aircraft An innovative Airborne Multi-Intelligence Laboratory (AML) developed by Lockheed Martin for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) is now being used by the Italian Air Force in a live o ... more | .. |
 Canada to buy new jet trainer aircraft Canadian air force officials are examining options to buy a new jet trainer aircraft to replace its aging fleet of BAE Systems-built CT-155 Hawk aircraft. ... more |
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Revolutionising the Skies: How Helsing's CA-1 Europa Drone Could Transform Autonomous Warfare
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky unveils scalable Nomad drone family for autonomous long-range missions
Firefly Aerospace to Acquire SciTec in $855M Deal Expanding National Security Portfolio | .. |
Vietnam says China offshore oil auction 'illegal' Vietnam has denounced China's opening of offshore oil blocks to foreign companies in contested areas of the South China Sea as "illegal", as territorial tensions grow between the communist neighbours. ... more | .. |
 'No' exceptions to EU's July 1 oil sanctions on Iran There will be "no" exceptions to the gamut of tough EU oil sanctions coming into effect against Iran on Sunday despite last-minute requests, a senior European Union official said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill exacerbated existing environmental problems in Louisiana marshes The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill temporarily worsened existing manmade problems in Louisiana's salt marshes such as erosion, but there may be cause for optimism, according to a new study. A ... more | .. |
U.S. beefs up Persian Gulf forces In the wake of Iran's refusal to rein in its contentious nuclear program at talks in Moscow, the U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf is gathering pace, with four more Navy mine countermeasures ships arriving at the weekend. ... more |
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 Biological switch paves way for improved biofuel production Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a mechanism that controls the way that organisms breathe or photosynthesise, potentially paving the way for improved biofuel producti ... more | .. |
 US sees momentum on South China Sea code The United States said Wednesday it saw momentum in talks between China and Southeast Asia on agreeing to a code of conduct to ease deep friction over competing claims in the South China Sea. ... more | .. |
 Maths tells us when to be more alert on the roads Technicians from Madrid City Council and a team of Pole and Spanish researchers have analysed the density and intensity of traffic on Madrid's M30 motorway (Spain) throughout the day. By applying ma ... more | .. |
 Chinese ship 'accidentally rams' Philippines boat The Philippines alleged on Sunday that a Chinese vessel accidentally rammed a local fishing boat north of a disputed South China Sea shoal, killing one and leaving four others missing. ... more |
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