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December 23, 2015

Tibetan monks shy away from self-immolation as families threatened
Aba, China (AFP) Dec 22, 2015
Adrak's last words before Chinese police dragged him away were "May the Dalai Lama live 10,000 years". The 20-year-old Tibetan monk was carrying the spiritual leader's portrait as he walked down the main street outside his monastery, also calling for freedom for Tibet. The picture fell to the ground as police set upon him and when several onlookers joined his calls, they too were beaten and taken away, according to witnesses and former monks currently in exile. But the protest did not play ... read more

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				World coal demand tapers off but Asia still heavy user: IEA Global coal consumption has declined for the first time in this century thanks largely to China's economic restructuring, but usage will continue to grow in India and Southeast Asia, the IEA said Friday. ... more		Anger, fear at Delhi's pollution ground zero For 12 hours a day, Raju Misra stands at his snack stall in the world's ultimate pollution blackspot, inhaling toxic fumes and railing against India's politicians for failing to clean up the filthy air. ... more

Pakistan moves on gas pipeline funding The Pakistani government said it's approved a proposal to deliver funding to help support a multilateral natural gas pipeline stretching east from Turkmenistan. ... more		Russia May Equip Indian Aircraft Carrier With Air Defense Systems Nevskoye Planning and Design Bureau General Director Sergei Vlasov said India declined to install Russian air defense systems on the Vikramaditya, but there is reserved space for Russian air defense systems. ... more		Dogs of war: China touts killer robot 'wolves' US government gets a year of ChatGPT Enterprise for $1 Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratorium		Catastrophic medieval earthquakes in the Nepal Pokhara, the second largest town of Nepal, has been built on massive debris deposits, which are associated with strong medieval earthquakes. Three quakes, in 1100, 1255 and 1344, with magnitudes of ... more
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Sri Lanka revives stalled Chinese-funded projects Sri Lanka has agreed to restart Chinese-funded projects worth billions of dollars which were suspended following allegations of corruption, the government's main spokesman said Thursday. ... more		Growth potential remains at risk on even the most remote coral reefs Coral reefs in the Indian Ocean that were severely damaged by a global warming event 17 years ago have bounced back to optimum health and have the potential to keep pace with rising sea levels, but ... more		SMOS mission reveals 15-year global forest carbon storage trends Pacific microstate sells first passports to fund climate action Great Barrier Reef suffers most widespread bleaching on record		India to develop its own stealth combat drones The government of India is preparing to launch its program to develop its own unmanned combat aerial vehicles, according to Indian media reports. ... more
Nepal passes long-delayed bill on quake rebuilding Nepal's parliament on Wednesday passed a long-delayed law to pave the way for rebuilding after April's massive earthquake, ending months of bickering that paralysed reconstruction despite donor pledges of billions in aid. ... more		India's top court bans new diesel cars in capital India's top court Wednesday ordered a temporary ban on large new diesel cars in New Delhi as part of a series of tough measures aimed at cleaning up the world's most polluted capital. ... more		Pakistan test-fires nuclear capable ballistic missile Pakistan test-fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Friday, the military said, two days after the government confirmed it would resume high-level peace talks with arch-rival India. ... more		Pakistan test-fires second missile in three days Pakistan test-fired a ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on Tuesday, its second test in three days and barely a week after the government confirmed it would resume high-level peace talks with arch-rival India. ... more

	India court mulls ban on new diesel cars as Delhi chokes India's top court on Tuesday said it was considering banning new diesel-guzzling SUVs and luxury cars from the streets of New Delhi in a bid to improve the capital's notoriously toxic air. ... more		India to launch 6 Singaporean satellites India will be launching six Singaporean satellites weighing a total of around 625 kg on December 16 evening through its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket, a senior official said. "I ... more

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First light from LAXPC instrument onboard ASTROSAT		Afghan president arrives in Islamabad to revive Taliban talks		Delhi outlines traffic ban plan to curb pollution		New Delhi to construct six fast breeder reactors over 15 years		India's GPS system will have better accuracy says ISRO

PlanetiQ signs weather satellite launch contract

Nepal quake tough test for 'world's most dangerous airport'

India to Build 6 Nuclear-Powered Submarines

India's southern city of Chennai grapples with deadly flood aftermath

Bangladesh island losing battle to stem climate tide

Want climate action? Give us cash, India tells rich nations

Lyft allies with Asia peers in Uber challenge

India to acquire Russian-made Ka-226T helicopters

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Australia says new analysis shows MH370 hunt in right area

Rescuers race to reach victims of deadly India floods

India deploys troops in south as deadly floods worsen

India court demands action over Delhi's filthy air

Warm countries launch Sun-energy alliance

Rich countries must not impose end to 'conventional energy': India PM

Volkswagen India to recall 323,700 cars over emissions scandal

India's economy grows 7.4 percent, outperforms China: govt

India taking energy demand lead

Alliance Fund II provides $25M facility for Cypress Creek Renewables

India test fires ship-based nuclear-capable missile

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