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Mercury pollution from power plants seenIndianapolis (UPI) Jul 19, 2011 Researchers in Indiana say they have conducted the first study measuring mercury levels in soil near coal-fired U.S. power plants. Scientists at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis found measurable amounts of the mercury emitted by coal-fired power plants is deposited in local soil, a UI release said Tuesday. While previous research on the spread of environmental mercury has focused on waterways, the new study looked at land by taking soil samples and detecting hot spots of ... read more |
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  China stands firm against Tibet separatism The man destined to take over the leadership of China said he will "smash" any plan to undermine Tibet's place within China. ... more | .. |
 China tells Tibet monks to 'break with separatists' The man widely expected to be China's next president on Wednesday urged monks in Tibet to "break with separatist forces" during a visit marking 60 years since China took control of the restive region. ... more | .. |
  India reveals 'world's biggest' uranium discovery A new mine in south India could contain the largest reserves of uranium in the world, a government official said in remarks reported Tuesday, signalling a major boost for the energy-hungry nation. ... more | .. |
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China vows to crush stability threats in Tibet Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping vowed to crush any threats to stability in Tibet, taking a swipe at the Dalai Lama in a speech Tuesday marking 60 years since China cemented control over the region. ... more | .. |
 India reveals massive uranium discovery A new mine in south India could contain the largest reserves of uranium in the world, a government official said in remarks reported Tuesday, signalling a major boost for the energy-hungry nation. ... more | .. |
India building 25th nuclear power plant India is moving forward with nuclear power generation despite worldwide concerns about the safety of civilian nuclear power electricity generation after the March disaster in Japan's Fukushima complex. ... more | .. |
  Obama welcomes Dalai Lama, to China's anger Brushing off protests from China, US President Barack Obama welcomed the Dalai Lama to the White House, urging respect for human rights and cultural traditions in Tibet. ... more |
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 Beijing curbs China tourism to Tibet: travel agents China is restricting the number of its citizens allowed to travel to Tibet as Beijing celebrates the 60th anniversary of the region's "peaceful liberation", travel agencies told AFP Saturday. ... more | .. |
  Dhaka and Delhi launch census in enclaves Bangladesh and India are conducting a joint population census in pockets of isolated territories within each other's national boundaries to end a long-standing border issue. ... more | .. |
Obama decides to meet Dalai Lama, upsetting China US President Barack Obama will welcome the Dalai Lama on Saturday and pledge support for human rights in Tibet, officials said, angering China after appeals mounted at home for a meeting. ... more | .. |
  Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle Launches GSAT-12 Satellite India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C17) successfully launched GSAT-12 communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launch of PSLV-C17 was the eight ... more |
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  Canada reservations need better water systems: study Three fourths of water systems on Canadian Indian reservations pose a risk to water quality and health, Canada said Thursday, citing the first large-scale study on the subject. ... more | .. |
  China pledges to work with India after attacks China on Thursday condemned a series of bombings in India's commercial capital Mumbai in which 17 people were killed and pledged to work with its southern neighbour to combat terrorism. ... more | .. |
Tibet leader urges crackdown on Dalai Lama The leader of Chinese-ruled Tibet urged police to crack down on the "separatist" activities of the Dalai Lama in remarks published Wednesday, after the monk repeated his support for regional autonomy. ... more | .. |
  India approves $2.4 bn French Mirage jet upgrade India has approved a $2.4-billion proposal from French defence groups to upgrade its fleet of 51 ageing Mirage fighter jets, a military source said on Thursday. ... more |
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Polar bears bulk up despite melting Norwegian Arctic: study
US finalizes rule for deep-sea mining beyond its waters
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China says Tibetans 'closely' linked to majority Han China said Monday Tibetans had been "closely connected" to its majority Han ethnic group "since ancient times", as it marks 60 years since the Himalayan region was "peacefully liberated" by its troops. ... more | .. |
  Iran says fired missiles into Indian Ocean Iran said it fired two medium range missile into the Indian Ocean six months ago under the eyes of "American spy planes," local media reported on Saturday, quoting a top military commander. ... more | .. |
Hopeful Dalai Lama welcomes young monk to US The Dalai Lama voiced optimism Saturday that China will reform and allow greater freedoms as he welcomed a young potential spiritual successor before thousands of well-wishers in Washington. ... more | .. |
 Hopeful Dalai Lama welcomes young monk to US The Dalai Lama voiced optimism Saturday that China will reform and allow greater freedoms as he welcomed a young potential spiritual successor before thousands of well-wishers in Washington. ... more |
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  Elephants electrocuted in northern Indian state Three wild elephants were electrocuted after they toppled a high-tension electricity line in northern India, a wildlife official said on Saturday. ... more | .. |
  Madagascar seizes rosewood containers at port Madagascan authorities impounded six containers of rosewood, precious timber whose export is banned, at a port in the northwest of the country and detained a lawmker, officials said Monday. ... more | .. |
  BRICS vow to improve access to low-cost medicine The BRICS group of emerging countries on Monday vowed to improve access to low-cost and high-quality medicine - and called on developed nations to shoulder responsibility in helping the poor. ... more |
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  End of shuttle flights only a 'bottleneck' A former German astronaut says the end of the space shuttle program is just a "bottleneck" and that the future of space exploration is bright. ... more | .. |
US lawmakers rally behind Dalai Lama US lawmakers hailed the Dalai Lama as a global inspiration as they welcomed him Thursday at the Capitol, urging President Barack Obama to defy China and also meet the exiled Tibetan leader. ... more | .. |
  India-EU deal won't hurt flow of AIDS drugs: UN India has pledged not to curb its output of life-saving generic HIV/AIDS drugs in exchange for a free-trade deal with the European Union, a leading advocate for action on AIDS has said. ... more | .. |
  Boeing Values India Market for 1320 New Airplanes at 150 Billion Dollars Boeing forecasts a $150 billion market for 1320 new passenger airplanes in India over the next 20 years as the economy aims for double-digit growth, stimulating strong demand for new and replacement ... more |
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 Northrop Grumman to Provide Navigation Equipment for Modernisation of India Air Field Infrastructure Program Northrop Grumman's Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems is providing a range of navigation equipment including Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and Doppl ... more | .. |
 Denmark stands by ruling not to extradite gunrunner to India Denmark's top prosecutor said Thursday he would not appeal a court ruling denying an Indian request to extradite a Danish gunrunner who parachuted tonnes of weapons into West Bengal in 1995. ... more | .. |
  PSLV-C17 to Launch GSAT-12 on July 15, 2011 Preparations for the forthcoming launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C17) carrying India's communication satellite GSAT-12 are progressing well at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. ... more | .. |
 India PM hails success in battle against HIV India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday hailed the country's success in slashing new HIV/AIDS infections by half in the past decade, but warned against complacency. ... more |
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