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March 04, 2013

Atlantic warming points to malaria risk... in India
Paris (AFP) March 03, 2013
Health watchdogs monitoring the risk of malaria in India should keep a close eye on what's happening thousands of kilometres (miles) away in the Atlantic, an unusual study published on Sunday suggests. The temperature of the sea surface in the tropical South Atlantic is a big determinant for levels of monsoon rain, which in turn is the big factor for malarial mosquitoes, it says. Researchers led by Mercedes Pascual at the University of Michigan compared maps of monsoon rainfall and malaria epide ... read more

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Bangladesh deploys troops as protest toll hits 76 Bangladesh deployed troops in part of the country after fresh clashes erupted Sunday, taking the death toll to 76 in weeks of violence over the conviction of Islamist leaders for war crimes. ... more		Indian women use smartphones to 'pin the creeps' With virtual bodyguards, panic buttons and maps to pinpoint harassment blackspots, women in urban India are using their smartphones for protection after a notorious gang-rape in New Delhi. ... more		Asian manufacturing growth mostly weak in February Asian manufacturing growth was mostly weak in February, surveys showed Friday, suggesting tepid recovery in the region's export-dependent economies. ... more
				Indian PLA insurgents kill soldier Indian PLA insurgents killed a soldier and wounded through others in Manipur by detonating a powerful remote-controlled bomb. ... more		India rejects Finmeccanica denial over chopper bribes India on Wednesday rejected denials by Italy's Finmeccanica that the company paid bribes to clinch a $748-million contract for 12 British-built helicopters. ... more

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China overtakes Japan on IT spending: German trade body China has overtaken Japan in terms of its share of global IT spending, German IT industry organisation BITKOM said Wednesday, ahead of the CeBIT, the world's biggest high-tech trade fair. ... more		World's smallest space telescope launched The smallest astronomical satellite was launched Monday as part of a mission to prove that even a very small telescope can push the boundaries of astronomy. The satellite was designed and asse ... more		Aalyria spacetime platform tapped for AFRL space data network trials Atomic 6 debris shields selected for Portal Space Systems mission China starts large scale production of T1000 carbon fiber		India rocket launches asteroid-spotting satellite India launched a rocket Monday carrying seven satellites into orbit, including a Canadian orbiter that will scan for asteroids that could be hurtling toward Earth. ... more
				India's 102nd space mission lifts off successfully An Indian rocket Monday evening successfully placed in orbit seven satellites - the Indo-French satellite SARAL, the world's first smart phone-operated nano satellite, a space telescope satellite an ... more		SSTL's 40th satellite platform launch: Sapphire reaches orbit Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is delighted that the Sapphire satellite, developed by prime contractor MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) on an SSTL-150 platform, has been succes ... more

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Fragments of continents hidden under lava in the Indian Ocean The islands Reunion and Mauritius, both well-known tourist destinations, are hiding a micro-continent, which has now been discovered. The continent fragment known as Mauritia detached about 60 milli ... more		India ex-air force chief faces Italian chopper probe Indian police said Monday they would probe a former Indian air force chief and 10 others over a $748 million contract for 12 Italian helicopters amid charges that the deal was won through kickbacks. ... more		Ancient nitrogen enzyme study illuminates early Earth conditions and life detection Cleaner ship fuel is reducing lightning in key shipping lanes, research finds Geoscientists use satellite to determine not the shape of water, but how water shapes land		Trust our nuclear technology: French president to India French President Francois Hollande on Friday urged India "to trust" his country's nuclear technology and extended France's support to the Indian nuclear power generation programme. Hollande st ... more
				Outside View: Template for telecom reform Indiana remains the poster child of efficient regulation of telecommunications in America; the envy of most other states. ... more		Countdown begins for Indo-French satellite launch A countdown began Saturday for next week's launch of an Indian rocket that will carry seven satellites into orbit, including an Indo-French venture for studying the world's oceans, India's space agency said. ... more

US chooses Brazilian plane to outfit Afghan force

Indonesia, South Korea to build fighters

F-35 soaring costs trouble Australia

Study: Left-hand turn, cellphone don't mix

Formula E: China Racing join all-electric Formula E line-up

Mobile apps reshape urban taxi landscape

US Geothermal Industry Sees Continued Steady Growth in 2012

S.Africa to introduce carbon tax from 2015

Nation Could Double Energy Productivity

Second leak at North Sea oil platform forces evacuation

Iran's oil output faces long-term decline

China has no need for U.S. coal?

	Two GNLA militants killed in Assam Indian security forces have killed two Garo National Liberation Army militants in Assam. ... more		India seeks more local arms production Indian Defense Minister A. K. Antony wants Indian industry to produce more armaments. ... more		10 dead as Cyclone Haruna lashes Madagascar Tropical cyclone Haruna and rains that lashed the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar killed 10 people and affected nearly 3,000 this week, the disaster management agency said Saturday. ... more		PV Demand In The Asia Pacific Region To Reach 13.5 GW In 2013 Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is forecast to grow to 13.5 GW in 2013, growing 50% Y/Y, according to the NPD Solarbuzz Q1'13 Asia Pacific Major PV Markets Quarter ... more

Hydrogen nuclei experiment sharpens view of quarks inside matter

Oak Ridge team plans powerful test facility for next generation fusion components

Low frequency lasers modeled to greatly boost nuclear fusion rates

India plans mission to Mars in 2013		France seeks Indian defense contracts		India wants to sell Russia BraMos missiles		Tibetan teens in rare double immolation: reports		India to launch seven satellites on February 25
US Court tilts toward Monsanto in battle with farmer		Eurocopter touts Mexico, India moves		Finmeccanica's India troubles poorly timed		Pakistan port integral to China maritime expansion		China takes over Pakistan port from Singapore

Indian troops kill Pakistani soldier near Kashmir border

India says to cancel scandal-plagued Italian helicopter deal

Italian bribery scandal shakes Indian politics

US slams 'horrific' toll of Tibet self-immolations

India joined with Asia 10 million years later than previously thought

Extremely bright supernovae may break the Chandrasekhar limit

Low-arsenic rice could have major health benefits

Tibetan monk's burning marks 100th immolation bid

Tibetan burns himself to death in China: reports

Global gold demand falls in 2012: WGC report

Indian helicopter defense deal unresolved

In India, French president pushes $12bn jet deal

Maldives ex-leader seeks refuge at Indian embassy

Israel showcases Iron Dome for Indians

India's defence ambitions hinge on 'over-extended' firm

India vows to scrap Italy chopper deal if graft proved

Major fighter jet deal, trade dominate Hollande's India trip

India keen to sign Rafale deal by mid-2013: air force chief

Italy defence firm chief arrested for India bribes: reports

India orders probe into Italy chopper bribe allegations

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