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July 05, 2013

Forensic Biologist Discovers New Fly Species in Indiana
Indianapolis IN (SPX) Jul 04, 2013
The local discovery of a species of fly not native to the Midwest could have significant implications on forensic investigations involving decomposing remains, according to a forensic biology researcher at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Christine Picard, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology in the School of Science at IUPUI, discovered the fly, Chrysomya megacephala Fabricius (C. megacephala), during a routine collection of fly samples in late September 2012. Until now ... read more

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Environmentalists slam catfight over India's lions 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. ... more		US releases photos of ambassador's Tibet visit US ambassador to China Gary Locke chatted with Buddhist monks, visited famous sites and mixed with locals on a rare trip to Tibet, photos released Tuesday showed. ... more		India bans building along rivers in flood-hit north Construction along river banks will be banned in a devastated north Indian state amid concerns unchecked development fuelled last month's flash floods and landslides that killed thousands, the state's top official said Monday. ... more
				Westinghouse Lauds Efforts Of US Government In Support Of New Nuclear Construction In India Westinghouse Electric Company has lauded the efforts of a range of United States government officials and agencies in helping Westinghouse and other U.S.-based companies pursue business in the globa ... more		3,000 still missing in India's flood-hit north: official Some 3,000 people remain missing in India's flood-ravaged north two weeks after the tragedy, but it is unclear how many of those have been killed, a top state official said Sunday. ... more

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Soldiers kill two in Indian Kashmir, new protest fears Indian soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in restive Kashmir on Sunday, killing one person, during protests over the shooting death of a teenager in a military operation, a police chief said. ... more		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		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		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
				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		A tandem-horned rhino from the Late Miocene of China reveals origin of the unicorn elasmothere Although modern Indian and Javan rhinos have a single horn on their noses, the extinct one-horned rhino Elasmotherium was a source of the unicorn legend because it had a two meter-long horn on its f ... more

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US envoy in key visit to Tibet The US ambassador to China is making a rare visit to Tibet and has urged Chinese authorities to open the area up to tourists and diplomats, a US official said Thursday. ... more		Bangladesh to exhaust gas reserves? Bangladesh risks running out of existing recoverable gas reserves within the next decade if no new gas fields are discovered, experts warn. ... more		Cleaner ship fuel is reducing lightning in key shipping lanes, research finds Solar cycles seen in Antarctic fast ice history Hot spring soaking reshapes parasite and microbe balance in Japanese macaques		Hints of 'messy quagmire' over Israeli arms sales Israel's export of arms to Pakistan and four Arab states, as recently reported by a British government agency, has revived concerns the Jewish state is using arms deals as a tool to promote diplomacy as it has done so often in the past. ... more
				India chopper crash kills 20 as flood rescue forges on India's military vowed Wednesday to press ahead with evacuations from the country's flood ravaged north after 20 airmen and paramilitary members were killed when their helicopter crashed during a rescue mission. ... more		Asia needs $944 billion investment for energy efficiency About $944 billion of investment is needed by 2020 for Asian countries to meet their national energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, a study indicates. ... more

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	Militants kill 8 soldiers in Kashmir Militants killed eight soldiers in Srinagar, Kashmir, a day before a visit by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. ... more		US, India call on Iran to seize moment US Secretary of State John Kerry called Monday on Iran to "take advantage of this moment" following its election of a more moderate president to address concerns over its nuclear programme. ... more		India rescue chopper crash death toll rises to 20 All 20 people on board a military helicopter were killed when it crashed in flood devastated northern Indian, the country's air force chief said on Wednesday. ... more		India's market watchdog bids to boost foreign investment India's market regulator on Tuesday announced an overhaul of existing regulations for foreign investors, in a bid to attract crucial inflows to the country's capital markets. ... more

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Militants kill eight in Kashmir ahead of India PM visit		Kerry seeks India role on Afghanistan, climate		India to begin mass cremation of flood victims		India flood rescue ops intensify, up to 1,000 feared dead		Ups-and-downs of Indian monsoon rainfall likely to increase under warming
1,000 killed in India floods as rain hampers rescue		John Kerry promotes clean energy in India		Bangladesh sentences 10 militants to death		Report: Alpha Australian coal project is 'stranded'		Flagship Indian retailer opens in Pakistan

India's Avro replacement fails to lift off

Rescuers race against time as India mo1nsoon toll nears 600

India pushes for energy security in Iraq meet

1,000 feared dead in Indian monsoon as army mobilizes

Three die when armed children attack Indian train

India monsoon floods leave 120 dead

New report identifies 'regret-free' approaches for adapting agriculture to climate change

India's Energy Ties with Iran Unsettle Washington

INSAT-3D is delivered to French Guiana for Arianespace's next Ariane 5 launch

Six soldiers killed in attack on Mozambique armoury: reports

At least 60 feared dead as monsoon lashes north India

Elephant tramples girl to death in Nepal

'Self-cleaning' pollution-control technology could do more harm than good

Spanish researchers sequence the genome of global deep ocean

Kerry to visit Pakistan, India this month

India call violation of Pakistan airspace 'technical'

Tibetan nun survives self-immolation attempt: reports

Cost-effective: HIV tests for all in India

Pakistan says Indian jets violate air space

Sri Lanka tightens safety as monsoon kills 54

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