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October 28, 2015

Post-quake Nepal struggles to preserve vanishing skills
Bhaktapur, Nepal (AFP) Oct 28, 2015
In a dusty studio, Indra Kaji Shilpakar painstakingly carves intricate patterns into a wooden panel, one of a small group of highly-skilled craftsmen Nepal is relying on to rebuild its cultural heritage after April's major earthquake. But Shilpakar, a master craftsman who learned at the hands of his father and uncle as a young boy, is one of a dying breed. The wood-carvers, stone-sculptors and metal-workers who created the spectacular temples and palaces of the Kathmandu Valley were once feted a ... read more

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Fuel-strapped Nepal sends team to China to ease supply Nepali officials left for China Monday to negotiate a fuel deal and ease crippling shortages after protests over a new constitution blocked imports from its sole supplier India, a minister said. ... more		Powerful quake rocks South Asia, 70 dead A powerful 7.5 magnitude killed at least 70 people as it rocked south Asia on Monday, including 12 Afghan girls who were crushed to death in a stampede as they tried to flee their collapsing school. ... more		China to donate fuel to Nepal: official China will supply Nepal with 1.3 million litres of fuel to ease crippling shortages after protests over a new constitution blocked imports from India, a Nepali official said Sunday. ... more
				India reaches out to Africa in resources race with China India will host an unprecedented gathering of Africa's leaders next week as it ramps up the race for resources on the continent, where its rival China already has a major head start. ... more		Crowds mass in Iraq's Karbala for mourning ritual Huge crowds of black-clad Shiite faithful massed in the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday, crying and beating their chests to commemorate the 7th century killing of the prophet's grandson. ... more

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Long-awaited pipeline through Afghanistan moving forward Roughly 15 years in the making, a multilateral agreement on the planned Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India natural gas pipeline was signed during meetings in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. ... more		India paves way for women in army combat roles The Indian government gave its nod Saturday for women to fly fighter jets, paving the way for them to assume combat roles for the first time in one of the world's largest militaries. ... more		ULA Vulcan rocket to launch first national security mission Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea Trump, Putin agree to meet next week in Alaska		India's capital holds first 'car-free day' to combat filthy air The Indian capital held its first "car-free day" Thursday to try to improve New Delhi's notoriously filthy air, but motorists were seen ignoring signs to keep off the roads. ... more
				Russia plans to propose joint satellite system to India Russia's Federal Space Agency Roscosmos will propose a joint satellite system to India on Tuesday, a source from the agency said. On Tuesday, the 21st India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on T ... more		India's Tata Steel blames China for British jobs cuts India's Tata Steel on Tuesday said it would cut around 1,200 jobs at two plants in Britain, blaming the move in part on cheap imports from China. ... more

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ISRO to Launch 6 Singapore Satellites in December India will launch six satellites from Singapore, including a dedicated 500kg earth observation spacecraft, in mid-December, a top space official said on Friday. "The 500kg dedicated satellite ... more		India, US hold naval exercise with Japan as ties grow India, the United States and Japan on Monday wrapped up six days of naval exercises, reflecting closer military ties that are seen as a counterweight to growing Chinese influence in the region. ... more		Scrumped fruit shaped ape evolution and human fondness for alcohol Solomon Islands bars China and Taiwan from top Pacific summit Zambia rejects US claims of toxins after February mine spill		ESOA: Satellite Operators sign Crisis Connectivity Charter In the past year alone, global natural disasters including in Vanuatu, Nepal and the Philippines demonstrated the critical role of communications in the wake of crises. The satellite sector is syste ... more
U.S. Navy to join India and Japan in Malabar 2015 Navies from the U.S., India, and Japan will participate in naval military exercise Malabar 2015 beginning on Wednesday. ... more		Fuel crisis halts aid supplies to quake-hit Nepalis After months in makeshift shelters, earthquake victim Bhim Bahadur Gurung is desperate to start rebuilding his house ahead of Nepal's biting winter, but a fuel blockade has left him unable to obtain vital construction supplies. ... more		Exiled Tibetans vote for new political leader Thousands of exiled Tibetans worldwide voted Sunday in an election for a political leader to sustain their struggle for greater freedom in China and head their exiled government. ... more		Australia approves India-backed Adani mine despite fears for reef Australia Thursday approved a controversial Indian-backed project to build one of the world's biggest coal mines despite conservationists' fears it threatens the Great Barrier Reef and vulnerable species while worsening global climate change. ... more

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U.S. Navy orders nuclear reactor components

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India launches first space observatory

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