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January 11, 2013

U.S. keen on consensus in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela (UPI) Jan 10, 2013
The United States is keen to see consensus emerging over future administration in Venezuela as questions remain over President Hugo Chavez being fit enough to be sworn for a fourth term in office, U.S. officials said. Over the past few weeks, U.S. officials have been reported to be in talks with both the Chavez government and the opposition, which is unhappy with the postponement of the inauguration Thursday due to the president's poor health after cancer surgery. Venezuela is the fourth ... read more

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Iraq okays Kuwait energy deal Iraq has approved an oil exploration deal with a Kuwait-led group, a statement said Thursday, replacing a previous agreement with a Turkish firm that was torpedoed amid worsening ties with Ankara. ... more		China auto sales disappoint in 2012: industry group Auto sales growth in China, the world's biggest car market, fell short of expectations last year, an industry group said Friday, as the economy slowed and cities put limits on vehicle numbers. ... more		Oil prices rise on China exports, lower dollar Crude oil prices rallied Thursday, briefly reaching three-month highs, on strong Chinese export data and the lower US dollar. ... more
				GM to hire 1,000 workers for new tech center General Motors will hire 1,000 high-tech workers to staff a new information technology center near Atlanta, Georgia, the company announced Thursday. ... more		Tree seeds offer potential for sustainable biofuels Tree seeds, rather than biomass or fuel crop plants, could represent an abundant source of renewable energy, according to research published in the International Journal of Automotive Technology and ... more

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Toyota hit US production, sales records in 2012 Japanese auto giant Toyota set new records for vehicle productions, sales and vehicle launches in the United States and said Thursday it has "strong momentum" going into 2013. ... more		First gas-powered passenger ferry handed over in Finland Finnish cruise company Viking Line took possession Thursday of the world's first large passenger ferry powered by liquefied natural gas, calling it an "environmental pioneer in the cruise industry." ... more		The first animals on Earth may have been sea sponges, study suggests Wildfire-induced thunderstorms recreated in Earth system models for first time Fengyun satellite strengthens China global weather forecasting capacity		Driverless car concept gains traction at CES Automakers and technology firms are jumping on the bandwagon of the driverless car, which remains a concept as well as a platform for new technologies to improve safety on the road. ... more
				New Zealand sets sight on new oil blocks New Zealand is encouraging foreign investment in its oil and natural gas sector. ... more		NASA Green Aviation Project To Move Into Next Phase Of Research NASA's Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) Project is moving forward with its research efforts to "green" the skies. ERA is developing aircraft concepts and technologies to help reduce ... more

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Using data from traffic app to identify high frequency accident locations Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers reveal that data culled from geosocial networks like the GPS traffic app Waze can help prevent traffic incidents with better deployment of police ... more		Engineered algae seen as fuel source Engineered bacteria could make fuel from sunlight as a step toward replacing fossil fuels as raw materials for the chemical industry, U.S. researchers say. ... more		Maintaining US space dominance requires rapid and reliable delivery of new systems Germany pledges EUR35 bn for space defence against Russia, China Blackbaud Reviews: Key Insights To Consider Before Choosing an LMS		2013 Fiat 500e Offers Unsurpassed 108 Highway MPGe Rating and Class-Leading 87 Miles of Driving Range The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the stylish Fiat 500e's highway-cycle performance at 108 MPGe, which is unsurpassed by any electric vehicle (EV) on the U.S. market. MPGe is the E ... more
				Encore Energy Increases Opportunity for Mineral Owners in the Utica Shale Today, Encore Energy provided the following report for recent lease activity, available properties for lease and services available to mineral owners and operators in the Utica Shale of Eastern Ohio ... more		Green Field Energy Services Conducts First-Ever Frac Pump Test Powered 100 percent by Field Gas Green Field Energy Services (GFES), in conjunction with Apache Corporation, performed the first-ever operation of a Frac Pump utilizing field gas as its sole fuel source. The GFES Turbine Frac ... more

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	Study: Oil sand production polluting lakes Chemicals from 50 years of oil sands production are showing up in increasing amounts in lakes in northern Alberta, a study says, with far-reaching effects. ... more		Research on liquid fuels from coal begins A U.S. research institute says it is partnering with the Department of Energy to test a method for producing liquid transportation fuels from coal and biomass. ... more		Canada's F-35 program problems multiply Canada's problems with its planned purchase of F-35 Lightning Joint Strike Fighter aircraft seem to be multiplying, with the latest controversy surrounding the jets' capacity for in-flight refueling. ... more		Airbus says in pole position for Indian air refuelling tanker contract European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Monday that it has won a tender to supply India with six A330 air refuelling tankers, a deal potentially worth more than $1.0 billion (770 million euros). ... more

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Military on sidelines of Venezuela crisis		Japanese car sales slump in China on island row		China fund mulls buying stake in Daimler: report		Lithuanians recycle Christmas trees into biofuel		Iran oil exports down 40% in 9 months: minister
Russian Air Force Gets First Six Su-35S Fighter Jets		US auto sales jump 13% in 2012 as Toyota leads pack		Nationalized YPF draws more investors		Germany Helps Ukraine Develop Biofuel Production		HAL building more Su-30 MKI fighters

OPEC: Iran-Iraq alliance weakens Saudis

2013 sees cleaner trucks and buses across EU

Turkey to halt oil import data breakdown: official

Lebanon opens bidding for East Med gas

Boeing Receives Additional US Navy Order for Torpedo Defense Systems

Taiwan, China airlines team up on lucrative routes

US salvage team boards grounded Alaska oil rig

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Taiwan upgrades dozens of fighter jets

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Sweden's second city introduces road toll to cut traffic

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Boeing to Provide 2 More C-40A Transport Aircraft to US Navy

China backs Cambodia's first oil refinery

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