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  Baghdad (AFP) Feb 20, 2017 The commander of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group said Monday he expected its forces would be allowed to stay in Iraq after Mosul is recaptured. "I don't anticipate that we will be asked to leave by the government of Iraq immediately after Mosul," Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend said. The US commander was speaking at a press conference in Baghdad wrapping up a brief visit by the new Pentagon chief, Jim Mattis. "I think the government of Iraq realises it's a very comp ... read more |
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China's oil giant CNPC signs $1.77 bn Abu Dhabi dealThe China National Petroleum Corporation on Sunday secured an eight-percent share in an onshore oil concession in Abu Dhabi in a deal worth $1.77 billion, the Emirati company said. ... more 
Shell sees LNG sector risingThe demand for liquefied natural gas, a super-cooled and easily transported energy option, is set to outpace conventional gas, Royal Dutch Shell said. ... more 
Russia's Rosneft starts drilling in IraqRussian oil producer Rosneft reported Monday it started new drilling operations in Iraq, alongside a Chinese contracting partner. ... more 
Report finds EU still heavily dependent on fossil fuelsMembers of the European Union remain dependent on fossil fuels even with robust low-carbon policies, the bloc's record-keeping arm reported. ... more |
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What constitutes Brent oil may be changingOil pricing agency Platts said it may shake up the grade of oil that makes up the global benchmark Brent as North Sea production fades. ... more 
US 'not in Iraq to seize anybody's oil': MattisThe United States is not about to plunder Iraq's petroleum reserves, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, who was in Baghdad Monday, said as he sought to soothe partners rattled by President Donald Trump. ... more 
Iraq reports increased oil reserves of 153 bln barrelsIraq's proven oil reserves have increased by 10 billion barrels to 153 billion, Oil Minister Jabbar al-Luaibi announced Sunday in a statement. ... more 
US 'not in Iraq to seize anybody's oil': MattisThe United States is not about to plunder Iraq's petroleum reserves, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, who arrived in Baghdad Monday, said as he sought to soothe partners rattled by President Donald Trump. ... more 
Iran boasts of robust rig countSlightly less than 10 percent of the drilling rigs currently in service in the world are operating in the Iranian oil and gas sector, a petroleum official said. ... more 
Weaning off oil, Scottish islands eye renewable futureStrong winds and stormy seas have helped turn the Shetland Islands in the North Atlantic into a European renewable energy giant, producing more power than it knows what to do with. ... more |
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Balance brings the bulls back to crude oil MondayA prevailing sentiment that at least some level of short-term market balance is entrenched helped give oil prices a lift early Monday. ... more 
New production starts in the North SeaNorth Sea oil and gas company Ithaca Energy announced Friday the successful start of production from the region's Stella field. ... more 
It's a foreign pipeline, Keystone XL opponents remind TrumpA voice of opposition to the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline used U.S. President Donald Trump's logic against him as the transit network gets new life. ... more 
Vladimir Putin: Clear signs of Russian economic growthAs oil prices stabilize in the wake of an OPEC-led production deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin said signs of economic strength are becoming clear. ... more |
  
The provincial government of Alberta said it was creating new jobs by offering funding to support bioenergy and a low-carbon future.
The government said it was offering up to $45 million to support a bioenergy producer program aimed at deriving fuels from crops and livestock waste.
The industry already powers the equivalent of 200,000 average households in Alberta and contributes ... more A better way to farm algae DuPont Industrial Biosciences to develop new high-efficiency biogas enzyme method Cathay Pacific to cut emissions with switch to biofuel |
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A U of T Engineering innovation could make printing solar cells as easy and inexpensive as printing a newspaper. Dr. Hairen Tan and his team have cleared a critical manufacturing hurdle in the development of a relatively new class of solar devices called perovskite solar cells. This alternative solar technology could lead to low-cost, printable solar panels capable of turning nearly any surface ... more Trina Solar modules eligible for calls for tenders in France Accelerated chlorophyll reaction in microdroplets to reveal secret of photosynthesis First Solar Awarded 140Mw Module Supply Contract For Australia'S Largest Solar Project |
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All electric service providers in Michigan met their renewable energy targets, with wind contributing most to the green economy, a public commission found.
"The combined efforts of the electric providers, renewable energy project developers, communities hosting renewable energy projects, renewable energy advocates and many others have contributed to the effective implementation of Michi ... more British grid drawing power from new offshore wind farm Prysmian UK to supply land cable connections for East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm Russia's nuclear giant pushes into wind energy |
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A new automated system detects cracks in the steel components of nuclear power plants and has been shown to be more accurate than other automated systems. "Periodic inspection of the components of nuclear power plants is important to avoid accidents and ensure safe operation," said Mohammad R. Jahanshahi, an assistant professor in Purdue University's Lyles School of Civil Engineering.
"How ... more Slovenian nuclear plant shuts down after water problemSlovenian nuclear plant restarts after shutdown 'No risk' in Benin after truck with chemical for nuclear production crashes |
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  The Alpine skiing season may be much shorter by century's end, and limited to a smaller area, said a climate study Thursday warning of snow cover loss as high as 70 percent.
Most climate models predict increased winter precipitation due to global warming, scientists wrote in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) journal The Cryosphere.
But with temperatures rising too, the is likely to be ... more Gas hydrate breakdown unlikely to cause massive greenhouse gas release Scientists argue current climate change models understate the problem Researchers say climate models understate risk, ignore human factors |
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When is an internal combustion engine not an internal combustion engine? When it's been transformed into a modular reforming reactor that could make hydrogen available to power fuel cells wherever there's a natural gas supply available.
By adding a catalyst, a hydrogen separating membrane and carbon dioxide sorbent to the century-old four-stroke engine cycle, researchers have demonstrated ... more Roads are driving rapid evolutionary change in our environment NTU Singapore invents ultrafast camera for self-driving vehicles and drones Tesla takes on Gulf gas guzzlers |
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  Iraqi forces backed by jets and helicopters battled their way towards southern Mosul on Monday and prepared to take on the Islamic State group's stronghold in the city's west bank.
The fresh push in the four-month-old operation to retake Mosul has sparked fears for 750,000 trapped civilians who risk being killed if they try to flee and starvation if they stay.
Federal police forces reach ... moreMosul civilians divided over Iraqi army advice to 'stay at home' Iraq digs anti-IS trench around city of Ramadi Mosul civilians divided over Iraqi army advice to 'stay at home' |
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Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard is to conduct military drills next week, a senior commander announced Saturday, despite warnings from the United States and fresh sanctions over a ballistic missile test.
"The manoeuvres called 'Grand Prophet 11' will start Monday and last three days," General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the force's ground units, told a news conference.
He said rockets ... more China urges nuclear talks resumption with NKorea Kim's modest Macau life no protection from Pyongyang Navy flight-tests sub-launched Trident II ballistic missiles |
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Looking like living dress-up dolls, elaborately costumed children are paraded through an eastern China village as firecrackers roar, commemorating the end of barbaric child sacrifices hundreds of years ago.
It's an annual event in the village of Tufang in coastal Fujian province, where China's Hakka community is concentrated and marks its unique history with a range of colourful festivals. ... more Hong Kong police jailed over attack on democracy protester Struggle against evil sparks China ritual Ex-VP of China's top court jailed for life over graft |
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A key step on the road to peace in northern Mali will take place Saturday when interim local authorities begin work, smoothing the path to municipal elections, the Malian government said.
Tuareg-led rebels led an uprising in 2012 that was hijacked by jihadists, throwing northern Mali into chaos, but the rebels signed an accord in 2015 without the Islamists.
Putting into place interim aut ... more A tonne of ivory, hacked into pieces, seized in Uganda Under pressure DR Congo govt vows to stem violence DR Congo dubs video massacre fake, but admits "excesses" |
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  Russian Helicopters is in talks with the government of India for the potential sale of 200 helicopters to support various security roles.
Representatives for the state-owned defense enterprise say both parties are finalizing the terms of the contract. Under the current draft, 140 of the rotorcraft will be built in India. The remaining 60 will be supplied by the company's existing facili ... more NATO countries to join multinational aerial tanker initiativeIndia, Russia close in on chopper deal: report Czech Republic, Switzerland eye A400M lease from Germany |
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Chinese banks lent more money in January alone than the annual GDP of South Africa, as borrowers rushed to take advantage of government policies intended to stimulate the economy with easy credit.
But the free-for-all has had unintended consequences, creating a tottering tower of unsustainable debt, with Beijing now trying to tighten monetary policy and reduce access to credit without bringi ... more Trump trade strategy 'doomed to failure:' US trade expert China outbound investment plunges under new curbs EU Parliament backs landmark Canada trade deal |
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Chinese growth stabilised in the third quarter, data showed Wednesday, as ample credit and hot property markets propped up the world's second-largest economy.
But while the forecast-beating reading was in line with state targets, it came as experts warned that authorities have relied too much on easy credit, which has in turn increased financial risks.
The economy grew 6.7 percent in Jul ... moreChina data and US banks propel equities higher No debt-for-equity cure for zombie firms, says China China's ranks of super-rich rise despite economic slowdown |
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  Germany on Friday fired a salvo of warnings against Washington, cautioning it against hurting European cohesion, abandoning core Western values and seeking a rapprochement with Russia behind the backs of its allies.
In a hard-hitting speech at the Munich Security Conference against President Donald Trump's administration, German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen urged the United States n ... more Tillerson, Wang in highest-level US-China meet under Trump US remains 'your greatest ally', Pence tells EuropePence reassures Europe, demands NATO funds |
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Toxic smoke billowed Friday from a lake in India's technology capital Bangalore after the polluted water caught fire, with residents lamenting authorities' alleged inaction over the blighted environment.
The fire erupted late Thursday after a nearby pile of burning trash apparently caused chemical effluents on Bellandur lake to burst into flames.
TV footage showed thick grey plumes of s ... more Trump's pick to head environment agency confirmed London to tax old cars to combat air pollution Environmental lawyer murdered in Philippines: police |
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The drumbeat calling scientists to share their work with the public is as loud as ever, and Tracey Holloway is happy to answer. It's just that education isn't exactly what she's offering. She's got satellites.
"We have hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of data from satellites that have been up in space for over 10 years," says Holloway, a professor of environmental studies at the Univ ... more DR Congo snubs calls for inquiry of massacre video British Museum training Iraqi experts to save Mosul heritage 'Scorpion' robot mission inside Fukushima reactor aborted |
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