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December 20, 2014

Sri Lanka military denies dabbling in politics
Colombo (AFP) Dec 18, 2014
Sri Lanka's military Thursday rejected opposition allegations that it had deployed troops to campaign for President Mahinda Rajapakse's re-election. Military spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya denied opposition claims that soldiers were distributing material in support of the President who is seeking an unprecedented third term at the January 8 elections. "The statement that the army has employed soldiers for election-related propaganda is baseless and extremely presumptuous," Wanigasooriya ... read more

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Dalai Lama says world must push for democracy in China The Dalai Lama has said the world has a "moral responsibility" to push for democracy and rule of law in China. ... more		Chinese leader held back by hardliners over Tibet: Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama said Wednesday he believed China's president may be ready to re-launch talks over greater autonomy for the Tibetan region but was being held back by Communist Party hardliners. ... more		Berkeley researchers helping Bangalore residents know when to expect water In southern India, water is scarce and people are plenty. As a result, supply of the life-giving liquid is rationed. It's also unpredictable. Women in Bangalore, a city of some 9.9 million, spend hours each week anticipating the running water and storing it when it comes. ... more
				UN sends team to clean up Bangladesh oil spill The United Nations said Thursday it has sent a team of international experts to Bangladesh to help clean up the world's largest mangrove forest, more than a week after it was hit by a huge oil spill. ... more		Underfire Uber ramps up rider safety Uber is ramping up driver background checks and other security measures worldwide after the smartphone-focused car-sharing service was banned in New Delhi following the alleged rape of a passenger. ... more

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India, US Discuss Building US-Designed Nuclear Power Plants in India Indian and US experts have discussed a number of issues regarding nuclear cooperation between the two countries, including the establishment of US-developed nuclear power plants in India, the Indian ... more		India to provide 2nd site for Russian-designed nuclear plants India has agreed to expeditiously identify a second site, in addition to Kudankulam in southern state of Tamil Nadu, to set up Russian-designed nuclear power units, local TV channels reported Thursd ... more		AST SpaceMobile secures role on MDA SHIELD defense architecture Slingshot to embed AI agent in US Space Force space warfare training Energy learning algorithm boosts complex UAV swarm tasking		ISRO to Test-Fly Heaviest Rocket, Crew Module on December 18 India will test-fly its heaviest and upgraded rocket - the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-Mark III) - on December 18, space agency ISRO said Friday. According to a tweet by the Indian ... more
				Sri Lanka opposition puts China's port project on notice Sri Lanka's opposition Tuesday accused China of destroying the island's pristine beaches and warned Beijing its $1.4 billion port investment could be in jeopardy if they returned to power. ... more		No Pope meeting for Dalai Lama as Vatican eyes China ties Pope Francis will not meet the Dalai Lama when the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader visits Rome this weekend, a Vatican spokesman said Thursday - a decision apparently seeking to avoid upsetting China. ... more

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Russia Waiting for India to Choose Site of New NPP, Can Build More Moscow is waiting for the Indian government to allot a site for a new Russian-designed nuclear power plant and is ready to build up to 25 power generation units in the country, Russian President Vla ... more		Computer animation of Indian Ocean floor assists search for Flight MH370 Australian officials have released computer-animated video depicting topography at the bottom of the Indian Ocean as the search for a missing Malaysian airliner continues. ... more		China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty China's birth rate falls to lowest on record: official data South Africa flood toll rises, large parts of Mozambique submerged		Dead dolphin triggers fears after major Bangladesh oil spill A dead dolphin has been found in Bangladesh's protected Sundarbans delta following an oil spill which has spread over several hundred square kilometres, heightening fears for the area's rare wildlife. ... more
India's secret gardener reveals 18-year labour of love Deep inside his massive garden of handmade waterfalls and sculptures, Nek Chand recalls toiling away secretly in the dead of night for a staggering 18 years to create his wonderland in north India. ... more		Mauritius opposition celebrate landslide victory Mauritius' opposition coalition led by 84-year-old ex-president Anerood Jugnauth celebrated a landslide victory Friday taking nearly three-quarters of seats in parliament, as final election results were released. ... more		Bangladeshis use sponges to clean oil spill threatening dolphins Bangladeshi villagers using sponges, shovels and even spoons worked Friday to clean up a huge oil spill in a protected area that is home to rare dolphins, after environmentalists warned of an ecological "catastrophe". ... more		China rules: Why the pope ducked meeting with Dalai Lama Pope Francis may be known for championing dialogue, but faced with the certainty of riling China, analysts say, he ducked out of a meeting with the Dalai Lama. ... more

	Russia sees promise in energy ties with India Bilateral efforts to expand cooperation in the oil and gas sector between Russia and India hold "great promise," the Kremlin said Thursday. ... more		'Catastrophic' Bangladesh oil spill threatens rare dolphins An oil spill from a crashed tanker in Bangladesh is threatening endangered dolphins in the vast Sundarbans delta, officials warned Thursday, calling it an ecological "catastrophe". ... more

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Battle over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia rages in Dutch court

Radioactive zinc shipment in Philippines onshore in 'safe' location

Russia, India Agree on Construction of New Nuclear Energy Blocks		Sanctions-hit Putin seals nuclear energy deals in India		Nobel protester sought to draw attention to 'murdered Mexican students'		Malala vows to fight on as she shares Nobel Peace Prize		India's new satellite GSAT-16 launched
South Africa's Zuma calls China an anti-colonial force		Sikorsky, India to negotiate naval helocopter buy		HAL to make cryogenic engine for ISRO		Indian Navy orders German-made sonar systems		US denies funding opposition to oust Sri Lanka leader

'Disaster' in Maldives as capital suffers water crisis

India says won't sacrifice growth at climate talks

Energy, nuclear deals on table for Putin's India trip

Exploring Comets and Asteroids is an International Endeavor

Bhopal film 'tells truth' of disaster on 30th anniversary: director

Isolated for 70,000 years, Arabian Sea humpbacks genetically distinct

India says will not be bulldozed at climate talks

India test fires nuclear capable strategic missile

Arabian Sea humpback whales isolated for 70,000 years

Kazakhstan keen on TAPI gas pipeline

Protests as Bhopal marks 30th anniversary of disaster

SAARC leaders call for deeper cooperation in space technology

Indian IS recruit goes home after having to clean toilets: reports

India, France say will press ahead with Rafale deal

India to launch advanced rocket next month

China jails Tibetan singer for political lyrics: reports

Bhopal kids paying price 30 years after India disaster

India still searching for 39 workers abducted in Iraq: minister

India court slams Delhi's worsening air pollution

Tibetan tapestry fetches record $45 million in Hong Kong

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