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  Washington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017 The ultimate objective for Ukraine is not to reduce its dependency on Russia for energy, but to become energy independent, the country's prime minister said. Ukraine serves as an energy bridge for Europe, hosting the pipelines that carry about 20 percent of the Russian natural gas headed west. Geopolitical risks to energy security escalated as Kiev moved closer to the European Union in recent years. Vice Prime Minister Volodymyr Kistion this summer said a policy strategy through 2035 aim ... read more |
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Russia's budget deficit indicative of growthWashington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017 Russia's budget deficit is moving in a direction indicative of economic recovery even as oil prices remain low by historic standards, a minister said. ... more 
OPEC anticipation gives oil bulls a chance to runWashington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017 Weak British economic growth wasn't enough to offset short-term pipeline issues in North America or OPEC rumors that lifted oil prices higher on Wednesday. ... more 
British energy lauded for momentum as economy faltersWashington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017 The number of new bidders trying to wade into the British offshore energy sector is a vote for as much as 6 billion barrels of new oil, a trade group said. ... more 
Head of Libyan oil company honored in LondonWashington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017 Upon receiving accolades from a British energy publication, the head of Libya's oil company said progress over the last 12 months has been extraordinary. ... more |
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U.S. LNG a message to Putin, Louisiana senator saysWashington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017 Sending liquefied natural gas drawn from U.S. reservoirs to Poland sends a strong message to the Russian president about influence, a Louisiana senator said. ... more 
Gambia emerging as new oil frontierWashington (UPI) Nov 21, 2017 West African explorer FAR Ltd. said Tuesday that an independent audit has uncovered at least 1 billion barrels of oil offshore Gambia. ... more 
US arrests two Chinese oil company reps in Africa bribery schemeWashington (AFP) Nov 21, 2017 US authorities have arrested Hong Kong's former home affairs secretary and the ex-foreign minister of Senegal for leading a multimillion dollar bribery scheme in Africa on behalf of a top Chinese energy company, with some deals arranged in the halls of the United Nations. ... more 
Gas prices for Thanksgiving will hold more or less steadyWashington (UPI) Nov 21, 2017 Moving into the long Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. drivers are putting more money into their gas tanks, but expected to drive further than last year, experts say. ... more 
Oil prices level in what seems to be mixed inventory dataWashington (UPI) Nov 21, 2017 A mixed bag for levels of oil and gasoline in the world's largest economy, and anticipation over OPEC's next meeting, left oil prices flat early Tuesday. ... more 
Norway's oil production slowed by weather and safety issuesWashington (UPI) Nov 21, 2017 Weather and safety issues at oil and gas fields offshore Norway were singled out by the government as reasons why production was lower than expected. ... more |
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 Majors move out, minors move in to British North Sea 
Aker BP leads partners into 'all-for-one' allianceWashington (UPI) Nov 21, 2017 Forming a partnership across a range of expertise gives drilling service players a leg up for at least five years, mostly Norwegian-focused companies said. ... more 
Bill Barrett streamlines Colorado shale acreageWashington (UPI) Nov 21, 2017 Shale player Bill Barrett Corp. said it was shedding acreage in the Uinta basin in Colorado, which one analyst said may be on par with a big Texas oil producer. ... more
Oil prices snap out of slump on OPEC rhetoricWashington (UPI) Nov 20, 2017 Renewed speculation over the next move from OPEC helped pull crude oil prices out of a slump on Friday, though many voices said U.S. shale may be the spoiler. ... more 
Pipeline leak raises questions over fate of Keystone XLWashington (UPI) Nov 20, 2017 A leak from the existing Keystone oil pipeline running from Canadian oil fields shows why an expansion shouldn't be built, environmental groups said. ... more |
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  St. Louis MI (SPX) Nov 22, 2017 
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have traced the paths of three water channels in an ancient photosynthetic organism to provide the first comprehensive, experimental study of how that organism uses and regulates water to create energy.
Photosynthesis is the chemical conversion of sunlight into chemical energy via an electron transport chain essential to nearly all life on ... more Surrey UK (SPX) Nov 21, 2017Surrey develops new 'supercatalyst' to recycle carbon dioxide and methane  London (AFP) Nov 20, 2017Coffee set to power London buses in green initiative  Livermore CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2017Sandia speeds transformation of biofuel waste into wealth |
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 Saint Petersburg, Russia (SPX) Nov 21, 2017 
Scientists from ITMO University suggested a new solar cell coating that combines features of an electrode and those of a light-trapping structure. The coating enabled researchers to cut down on reflected light and avoid solar cell overheating, thus increasing its overall efficiency by 20%.
Moreover, the suggested method may be attractive for industrial applications due to its relatively lo ... more Fukuoka, Japan (SPX) Nov 21, 2017Expanding wavelength range for solar energy conversion  Toronto, Canada (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Artificial photosynthesis gets big boost from new catalyst  Guelph, Canada (SPX) Nov 17, 2017Recurrent Energy secures debt financing for 20 MW California solar project |
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 Washington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017 
Norwegian energy company Statoil said Wednesday its Dudgeon wind farm off the British coast is now feeding the grid from its 67 wind turbines.
The Dudgeon wind farm is about 25 miles off the coast of Norfolk. Its turbines, with a combined capacity of 402 megawatts, can meet the energy demands of around 410,000 average households at its peak. The Norwegian company, one of the main energy ... more Washington (UPI) Nov 15, 2017End tax credits for wind energy, Tennessee Republican says  Washington (UPI) Oct 26, 2017New York sets high bar for wind energy  Canberra, Australia (SPX) Oct 20, 2017Construction to begin on $160 million Industry Leading Hybrid Renewable Energy Project |
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 Charlotte NC (SPX) Nov 22, 2017 
Lightbridge Corporation and AREVA NP signed three binding agreements that allow the companies to immediately advance development of Lightbridge's innovative metallic fuel technology and protect all associated intellectual property while they finalize their joint venture. Lightbridge is a U.S. nuclear fuel development company and AREVA NP is a leader in servicing and fueling today's reactor fleet ... more London (AFP) Nov 22, 2017UK made grave errors over Hinkley nuclear project: MPs  Ostrovets, Belarus (AFP) Nov 26, 2017Belarus nuclear power plant stirs fears in Lithuania  Geneva (AFP) Nov 20, 2017Swiss nuclear plant finds defective tubes from France's Areva |
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 Sal�, Morocco (AFP) Nov 24, 2017 
"We beg for God's mercy," said 10-year-old Hassan, wearing a long white tunic, as Moroccans across the parched country on Friday held prayers for rain under a royal decree.
The faithful gathered in Sale, opposite the capital Rabat, to take part in the ancient tradition.
"People pray to call for God's mercy and pardon. The Prophet (Mohammed) and his companions would pray for rain every ti ... more Madrid (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Spain, Portugal struggle with extreme drought  Washington (UPI) Nov 21, 2017Climate change encouraged 19th century migration to America  Madrid (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Spain, Portugal struggle with extreme drought |
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 London (AFP) Nov 23, 2017  A driverless, electric car is only a swipe away in the cities of the future, where pollution clampdowns and rapid advances in technology will transform the way we travel, despite lagging infrastructure.
As more and more countries announce a phasing-out of pure petrol and diesel cars, early versions of tomorrow's models are already on the streets: hybrid cars, fully electric motors and vehicl ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 23, 2017Hydrogen cars for the masses one step closer to reality  Paris (AFP) Nov 23, 2017'Robo-taxis' hold promise, and perils, for automakers  Singapore (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Singapore to deploy driverless buses from 2022: minister |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Nov 24, 2017 
Iraq is to resume paying war reparations to Kuwait at the start of 2018, in UN-endorsed compensation for Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of the emirate, the president's office announced Friday.
It said the two countries had agreed during a visit to Kuwait City by President Fuad Masum on Monday for Iraq "to resume payment of the five-percent tax on oil sales and to try to settle border dispute ... more Baghdad, Iraq (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Iraq attacks at lowest since IS 'caliphate' declared: study  Baghdad (AFP) Nov 23, 2017'Child marriage' bill stirs outrage in Iraq  Baghdad (AFP) Nov 24, 2017Baghdad cafe marks 100 years as intellectual hub |
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 Seoul (AFP) Nov 22, 2017  Dramatic footage of a North Korean soldier's defection released Wednesday showed him racing across the border under fire from former comrades, and then being hauled to safety by South Korean troops.
The footage also showed a North Korean guard briefly crossing the border in hot pursuit before retreating - an incident the US-led United Nations Command described as a serious breach of the 19 ... more Washington (AFP) Nov 22, 2017New US sanctions on North Korea ships, Chinese traders  Seoul (AFP) Nov 24, 2017US send F-22 jets to SKorea in show of force; China bridge close temporarily  Seoul (AFP) Nov 22, 2017N. Korea calls US terror listing a 'serious provocation' |
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 Shenyang, China (AFP) Nov 21, 2017 
When Xiaoxiong and her lesbian lover wanted to hide their relationship from their parents, they decided to find men willing to marry them. They had a specific type in mind: Gay.
Searching out suitors for such a marriage of convenience proved difficult, so she created an online matchmaking forum to help others like her conform with family and societal pressures in China, where same-sex marria ... more Beijing (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Three dead, six wounded in rare shooting in China  Beijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Chinese human rights lawyers jailed for two years  Shenyang, China (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Secrets and wives: Gay Chinese hide behind 'sham marriage' |
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 Harare (AFP) Nov 21, 2017 
Zimbabwe is locked in one of its worst political crises since independence with strongman Robert Mugabe refusing to resign despite a military takeover, mass street protests and possible impeachment.
Here is a snapshot of the ongoing turmoil:
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November 6: Mugabe fires Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resolve a succession dispute.
His removal appears ... more Beijing (AFP) Nov 23, 2017Chinese firm probes if children work in African mines  Beijing (AFP) Nov 22, 2017China respects 'good friend' Mugabe's resignation  Washington (AFP) Nov 21, 2017US strike in Somalia kills more than 100 Shabaab fighters |
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 Beijing (XNA) Nov 27, 2017 
Airline passengers will be able to surf the internet in the air almost as fast as they do on the ground, as China Unicom, China's second-largest telecom carrier by subscribers, prepares to demonstrate its in-flight Wi-Fi service next month.
The move came shortly after local airlines were allowed to decide for themselves whether passengers could use personal electronic devices during flight ... more Tokyo (AFP) Nov 23, 2017Massive search expands for US sailors after Philippine Sea air crash  Tokyo (AFP) Nov 24, 2017US ends search for sailors after Philippine Sea air crash  Beijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Jumbo sale: two 747 jets auctioned on Chinese online platform |
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 Paris (AFP) Nov 24, 2017 
Billions of euros will change hands over Black Friday weekend sales across Europe, but despite increasingly accepting the US import, the promotions will be marked by strikes, protests and concerns about over-consumption.
Here is how the sales, which stretch four days from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, are expected to fare in some of the continent's big spenders:
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After sta ... more Manila (AFP) Nov 20, 2017Philippines offers China chance to run third telecom service  Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Got a spare $71m? How about a single Hong Kong apartment?  Washington (UPI) Oct 20, 2017Studies suggests link between testosterone, stock market instability |
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 Sydney (AFP) Nov 23, 2017 
Australia warned on Thursday against American disengagement from Asia at a time of rising Chinese power as traditional US allies grow nervous about President Donald Trump's isolationist tilt.
In a major Foreign Policy White Paper - the first to be issued by the Australian government in 13 years - Canberra outlined its approach to the "Indo-Pacific" region amid "changing power balances". ... more Beijing (AFP) Nov 24, 2017From Myanmar to Zimbabwe, China's global footprint grows  Beijing (AFP) Nov 23, 2017China forges 'strategic' ties with Djibouti after opening base  Vatican City (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Forbidden City and Vatican try 'art diplomacy' |
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 Tucson AZ (SPX) Nov 23, 2017 
Five years of advanced satellite images show that there is more artificial light at night across the globe, and that light at night is getting brighter. The rate of growth is approximately two percent each year in both the amount of areas lit and the radiance of the light.
An international team of scientists on Wednesday reported the results of a landmark study of global light pollution an ... more Omoa, Honduras (AFP) Nov 24, 2017'Trash islands' off Central America indicate ocean pollution problem  Tabarja, Lebanon (AFP) Nov 26, 2017Clean-up dives, recycling: Lebanese respond to garbage crisis  Miami (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Energy-saving LEDs boost light pollution worldwide |
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 Tripoli (AFP) Nov 25, 2017 
More than 30 migrants died and 200 were rescued on Saturday after their boats foundered off Libya's western coast, the Libyan navy said.
The coastguard conducted two rescue operations off the city of Garabulli, 60 kilometres (40 miles) east of Tripoli, spokesman Colonel Abu Ajila Abdelbarri said.
He added that patrols had found 31 bodies and 60 survivors from one boat, while all 140 pass ... more Seoul (AFP) Nov 23, 2017South Korea quiet for quake-delayed college entrance exam  Athens (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Aid groups urge Greece to improve refugee camps before winter  The Hague (AFP) Nov 24, 2017Dutch St Martin's PM quits after pressure over Irma aid |
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