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July 03, 2013

Environmentalists slam catfight over India's lions
New Delhi (AFP) July 02, 2013
Environmentalists Tuesday slammed an Indian state's attempt to halt the relocation of some of the country's endangered lions, saying it was undermining efforts to boost their dwindling numbers. The country's top court ruled in April that some of the 411 Asiatic Lions found only in the Gir forests of the western state of Gujarat must be moved to a wildlife sanctuary in a neighbouring state. The Supreme Court's decision was applauded by wildlife experts, who said restricting the lions to just one ... read more

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India steps up grim search for bodies in flood zone Rescue workers stepped up the search for bodies Thursday in India's flood-ravaged north and mass cremations took place as fears grew over outbreaks of disease, officials and reports said. ... more		China denies changing policy on Dalai Lama: official China denied changing its stance on exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday, after reports said Beijing had relaxed its policies of publicly denouncing him and banning worship of his image. ... more		Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services Orion to advance IARPA system for tracking small space debris JAXA taps ispace for lunar debris mitigation and disposal study		JinkoSolar Supplies Solar Modules to First Private Solar Park in India JinkoSolar Holding has announced that it has supplied 25.8 MW of high-efficient solar PV modules to the first private solar park in India. Located in Mandrup Village, Solapur District, Maharas ... more
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