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November 21, 2012

Obama set to dive into South China Sea turmoil
Phnom Penh (AFP) Nov 20, 2012
US President Barack Obama is set to dive into the tumultuous diplomatic waters of the South China Sea on Tuesday at a summit dominated by rival claims to the strategically vital area. Obama is widely expected to express concerns about the disputes between Beijing and its Southeast Asian neighbours, which have stoked tensions across the region this year and hampered efforts to foster economic co-operation. The US president is on the final leg of a three-nation trip to Asia aimed at deepening Wash ... read more

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White rot fungus boosts ethanol production from corn stalks, cobs and leaves The latest episode in the American Chemical Society's (ACS') award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series reports new evidence that the so-called white rot fungus shows promise ... more		Chile phasing out C-212 tactical aircraft Chile's military is phasing out its remaining CA SA C-212-100 tactical transport aircraft amid local concerns over its safety. ... more		Bulgaria to get price cut in Gazprom deal Bulgaria will receive a 20 percent discount on Russian natural gas supplies under a new, 10-year contract with Russian supplier Gazprom, the two sides say. ... more
				United ASEAN urges talks with China over sea rows Southeast Asian nations urged China on Sunday to quickly begin top-level talks over tense sea territorial disputes, after forging a united position on how to tackle their giant neighbour. ... more		Jaguar Land Rover, Chery lay foundation for China plant Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and China's Chery Automobile said Sunday they laid the foundation stone for a joint-venture plant in China to build JLR vehicles and new models in the world's biggest auto market. ... more

Boeing Statement Supporting House Vote on Russia PNTR Boeing has issued the following statement following House approval of legislation establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia. "Boeing congratulates members of the House f ... more		Shale energy production spike revolutionising energy sector A spike in shale oil and gas production is revolutionising the energy sector and risks weighing on prices of conventional crude, according to industry experts. ... more		USF study: Ancient plankton hint at steadier future for ocean life Researchers wake up microbes trapped in permafrost for thousands of years China's 'Great Green Wall' brings hope but also hardship		China's home-grown plane rises to the challenge China's home-grown passenger plane was only a model at the country's premier airshow, but a growing number of orders show Beijing's drive to challenge the dominance of Boeing and Airbus. ... more
				14,000 Jobs Possible from Military Biofuels Initiative The military's biofuels initiatives could do more than just power jet planes, aircraft carriers and armored vehicles - they could also help power the economy, according to a new report from Environm ... more		China to cut fuel prices for first time in four months China will cut state-set fuel prices for the first time since July, the government said Thursday, further easing inflationary pressure. ... more

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Oil sands to be economic driver for Canada Canada's oil sands will drive the country's economic engine for the next 25 to 30 years, a new report says. ... more		Arabs should use oil weapon against Israel: Iraq An Iraqi official said on Friday Baghdad will recommend that Arab states use oil as a weapon to exert pressure on Israel and countries that back it, particularly the United States, over the Gaza crisis. ... more		SpaceX plans 11th test of Starship later this month from South Texas Eutelsat and Tusass Strengthen Greenland's Digital Backbone with LEO Connectivity Expansion Patchwork planets: Piecing together the early solar system		Romania to hold referendums on shale gas, gold mining Residents in two Romanian regions will vote next month in referendums on gold mine and shale gas projects as the government ponders whether to approve the plans. ... more
				BP to pay record $4.5 bn fine over US oil spill BP agreed Thursday to pay a record $4.5 billion in US fines for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill and pleaded guilty to 14 counts including felony manslaughter in the deaths of 11 workers. ... more		Airbus, EADS and ENN make a push for new generation aviation fuels Airbus, EADS Innovation Works and ENN, one of the world's leading Bio-Energy companies based in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the China International Air Show in Zhuhai. The pa ... more

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Algeria to exploit controversial shale gas

Exxon subsidiary detects Nigeria offshore oil spill

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