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  San Francisco (AFP) June 8, 2017 Uber has parted ways with another top executive, in the latest dent to the reputation of the ridesharing giant as it prepares to release the results of a probe into workplace misconduct. The executive, Eric Alexander, read and discussed medical information about a woman raped in India in 2014 during an Uber ride, according to reports in the New York Times and Recode. Alexander, who headed Uber's Asia-Pacific operations, showed the records to Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick and others, the r ... read more |
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Sri Lanka hails record military deployment as toll hits 213Colombo (AFP) June 5, 2017 Sri Lanka's military recorded its biggest peacetime deployment for search and rescue operations after monsoon rains triggered landslides and floods that killed 213 people, the government said Monday. ... more  
Sediment from Himalayas may have made 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake more severeCorvallis OR (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 Sediment that eroded from the Himalayas and Tibetan plateau over millions of years was transported thousands of kilometers by rivers and in the Indian Ocean - and became sufficiently thick over time ... more  
India launches GSLV in heavy lift configuationNew Delhi (AFP) June 5, 2017 India's most powerful homegrown rocket was launched Monday, marking another milestone for its indigenous space programme that one day hopes to put a man into orbit. The 43-metre (140-foot) rocket lifted off just before 5:30 pm (1200 GMT) from the southern island of Sriharikota, one of two sites used by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch satellites ... more  
Nepal, China sign mega hydropower agreementKathmandu (AFP) June 5, 2017 Nepal has signed an agreement with a Chinese company to build the largest hydroelectric plant in the impoverished landlocked country, which suffers from a chronic energy shortage. ... more |
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Fish uses special lips to eat razor-sharp, venomous coralWashington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017 The slime-covered lips of the tubelip wrasse, a fish common among the coral reefs of the Indian and western Pacific oceans, allow the species to eat razor-ship, venomous coral. ... more  
India's Adani to start work on mine near Great Barrier ReefSydney (AFP) June 6, 2017 Indian mining giant Adani on Tuesday said it will start work on a huge US$16 billion coal project that environmentalists warn will damage Australia's Great Barrier Reef. ... more  
China rights lawyer charged with subversionBeijing (AFP) June 5, 2017 A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer who disappeared late last year has been officially charged with "subversion of state power", his wife said Monday, after his case attracted international attention. ... more 
Sri Lanka targets unauthorised builders after monsoon deathsColombo (AFP) June 3, 2017 Sri Lanka announced plans Saturday to prosecute a slew of companies and individuals behind illegal construction projects blamed for landslides and flooding that have killed at least 211 people following heavy monsoon rains last week. ... more 
Bangladesh navy rescues cyclone survivorsDhaka (AFP) June 1, 2017 The Bangladesh navy said Thursday it has rescued 23 fishermen from the Bay of Bengal and is searching for scores more missing since a cyclone hit two days ago. ... more  
India vows to 'go beyond' Paris accord, adding pressure on TrumpParis (AFP) June 3, 2017 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed Saturday to go "above and beyond" the Paris Agreement on climate change, as he met French President Emmanuel Macron following the controversial US decision to quit the deal. ... more |
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Indian PM praises Merkel's 'vision', urges climate actionBerlin (AFP) May 30, 2017 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that failing to act on climate change would be "morally criminal" and voiced strong support for the "vision" of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. ... more 
Sri Lanka appeals for help as floods foul water supplyColombo (AFP) May 30, 2017 Sri Lanka appealed Tuesday for volunteers to help with a massive clean-up after landslides and floods left at least 193 dead and tens of thousands without safe drinking water. ... more  
GSLV to launch US-India NISAR EO SatelliteNew Delhi (Sputnik) May 24, 2017 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) will jointly put a $1.5 billion satellite into orbit in 2021 using GSLV, a rocket for which ... more  
Layoffs rile India's flagship IT sectorMumbai (AFP) May 31, 2017 Experienced Indian techie Raghu Narayanaswamy lost his job recently and fears he may not get another, as analysts warn of massive layoffs across the country's multi-billion-dollar information technology sector. ... more |
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  Washington (UPI) Jun 7, 2017 
The first export variant of China's new FTC-2000 pilot trainer/fighter aircraft has rolled off an assembly line and will be shipped to Sudan after testing.
The FTC-2000 Shanying was developed by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
It is the main advanced trainer used by the PLA Air Force and the PLA Navy.
... more Washington (UPI) Jun 6, 2017Elbit supplying F-35 cockpit display replacement  Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017Mitsubishi completes construction of first F-35A  Washington (UPI) May 30, 2017Orbital ATK to produce components for B-2 stealth bomber |
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 Hiroshima, Japan (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 
Hiroshima University and Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (MIFS) has announced the development of a low-power millimeter-wave amplifier that feeds on 0.5 V power supply and covers the frequency range from 80 GHz to 106 GHz. It was fabricated using MIFS's Deeply Depleted Channel (DDC) technology. This is the first W-band (75-110 GHz) amplifier that can operate even with such a low power-supply v ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017New benchmark set for global electric vehicle sales  San Francisco (AFP) June 8, 2017Uber woes mount ahead of workplace probe report  Washington (UPI) Jun 7, 2017Electric vehicle sales up, but incentives needed to drive growth |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017 
British energy company Centrica said Friday it was now a pure-European player after selling off parts of its Canadian partnership.
Centrica holds a 60 percent stake in the Canadian exploration and production joint venture, CQ Energy Canada Partnership, and said it was now sold to a consortium led by Asian investors.
"In line with its strategy announced in July 2015, the divestmen ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 08, 2017New ultrathin material for splitting water could make hydrogen production cheaper  Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Jun 08, 2017Keeping the hydrogen coming Paris (AFP) June 3, 2017India vows to 'go beyond' Paris accord, adding pressure on Trump |
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 West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jun 06, 2017 
A technology developed by Purdue researchers could provide an "instantly rechargeable" method that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly for recharging electric and hybrid vehicle batteries through a quick and easy process similar to refueling a car at a gas station.
The innovation could expedite the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles by eliminating the time needed to stop ... more Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 08, 2017Scientists develop divide and conquer approach for more stable power generation  University Park PA (SPX) Jun 08, 2017Low cost, scalable water-splitting fuels the future hydrogen economy  Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Jun 08, 2017New model deepens understanding of the dynamics of quark-gluon plasmas |
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 Ulsan, South Korea (SPX) Jun 12, 2017 
A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has introduced a method for the remote detection of hazardous radioactive substances. With the help of this newly-developed detection device, the detection of various types of radioactive materials can be done from a remote distance.
In their study, published in the May issue of the prestigious journal, Nature Communications, Professor Eunmi Choi of Na ... more Berlin (AFP) June 7, 2017German court nukes tax on power firms  Fort Collins CO (SPX) Jun 05, 2017A new twist on the origin of uranium  Tokyo (AFP) June 6, 2017Nuclear-wary Japan restarts another atomic reactor |
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 Brisbane, Australia (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 
Sixteenth century scientist Galileo Galilei threw two spheres of different mass from the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa to establish a scientific principle.
Now nearly four centuries later, a team of Italian physicists has applied the same principle to quantum objects using a novel scientific method proposed by UQ physicist Dr Magdalena Zych, reported in Nature Communications.
Dr Z ... more Rochester NY (SPX) Jun 06, 2017RIT study suggests dying stars give newborn black holes a swift kick  Warsaw, Poland (SPX) Jun 09, 2017Cosmic inflation: Higgs says goodbye to his 'little brother'  Chicago IL (SPX) Jun 05, 2017Muon magnet's moment has arrived |
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 Beijing (AFP) June 8, 2017 
China on Thursday posted a forecast-busting surge in exports and imports in May, signalling improvement in the world's number two economy, but there were warnings Beijing would struggle to maintain its momentum.
The readings will come as a relief after a series of weak readings suggesting a recent pick-up could be fizzling, while there are also lingering concerns about US President Donald Tr ... more Beijing (AFP) June 10, 2017China condemns EU for new steel anti-dumping duties  Beijing (AFP) June 9, 2017China factory gate inflation slows to 5.5% in May  Hong Kong (AFP) June 7, 2017Wonderland Villas: A tale of Hong Kong's property rollercoaster |
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 Islamabad (AFP) June 8, 2017 
The Islamic State group on Thursday claimed the killing of two Chinese citizens who were kidnapped last month by armed gunmen in southwestern Pakistan's restive Balochistan province.
The jihadist group made the claim in a brief Arabic message carried by the group's Amaq news agency. There was no immediate confirmation from Chinese or Pakistan officials.
Hours earlier, Pakistan's army iss ... more Jalalabad, Afghanistan (AFP) June 10, 2017Three US soldiers killed in Afghan 'insider attack'  Tehran (AFP) June 10, 2017Iran opposes Iraqi Kurdish independence vote Washington (AFP) June 8, 2017Kurdish referendum would distract from IS fight, US warns |
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 Tel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Jun 07, 2017 
"A new Tel Aviv University study has uncovered the earliest known geological indications of manmade impact on geological processes, in particular erosion of the surface, from 11,500 years ago. Within a core sample retrieved from the Dead Sea, researchers discovered basin-wide erosion rates dramatically incompatible with known tectonic and climatic regimes of the period recorded.
"Human imp ... more United Nations, United States (AFP) June 6, 2017US 'on the wrong side of history' on climate: French UN envoy Bologna, Italy (AFP) June 11, 2017Climate change rift raises temperature for G7 meet  Beijing (AFP) June 9, 2017China rolls out green carpet for California on climate |
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 Seoul (AFP) June 8, 2017 
North Korea launched a volley of surface-to-ship cruise missiles off its east coast Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said, the latest in an accelerating series of tests defying global pressure to rein in its weapons program.
The launches come less than a week after the United Nations expanded sanctions against Pyongyang in response to recent ballistic missile tests.
"North Korea fired ... more United Nations, United States (AFP) June 8, 2017UN condemns N. Korean missile launches, but no council meeting  Seoul (AFP) June 9, 2017N. Korea coal export sinks to zero after China import ban: UN data  Seoul (AFP) June 8, 2017N Korea fires volley of cruise missiles, fifth test in a month |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) June 9, 2017 
Hong Kong's wealth gap was on Friday revealed to be at its highest in nearly 50 years, with living conditions fuelling discontent in the city as it prepares to mark two decades under Chinese rule.
Sky-high prices and the cost of living outstrip many ordinary residents' salaries in Hong Kong, with apartments becoming increasingly cramped and generations of families forced to share.
In a r ... more Beijing (AFP) June 9, 2017Chinese firm tied to Communist Party critic stands trial Beijing (AFP) June 5, 2017China rights lawyer charged with subversion  Fangshan, China (AFP) June 5, 2017Chinese skinny-dippers defy public morals |
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 Maiduguri, Nigeria (AFP) June 9, 2017 
Nigeria's military on Friday said a soldier had been sentenced to death for murdering a Boko Haram suspect, in a rare publicised conviction of army abuse in the long-running conflict.
The soldier, identified only as Lance Corporal Hilary Joel, was convicted of killing the suspect in Damboa, some 90 kilometres (56 miles) from the Borno state capital Maiduguri.
No other details were given ... more United Nations, United States (AFP) June 9, 2017France faces US reservations over UN backing for Sahel force  Bamako (AFP) June 10, 2017UN peacekeeper death toll rises after Mali jihadist attack  Accra (AFP) June 9, 2017Mob justice fears after soldier's gruesome death in Ghana |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 6, 2017 
BAE Systems is helping intelligence analysts identify intelligence threats through the use of motion sensors integrated into its Geospatial eXploitation Products line of software.
The capabilities added include complex multi-tracking analytics, movement interpretation, and activity from video, radar, and other types of motion sensors that enable the tracking of people and vehicles, BAE ... more Washington (UPI) May 30, 2017European country orders Elbit ground intel systems  Washington (UPI) May 23, 2017Boeing awarded $1B contract for Redesigned Kill Vehicle  Washington (UPI) May 25, 2017Orbital ATK supplying Army with .50-caliber ammunition |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017 
Vigor Works has been awarded a $17.5 million "C"-type contract for the design, construction, testing, and engineering support for a third Sea, Air, and Land Insertion, Observation and Neutralization craft. The vessel will be in support of Special Operations Command.
Work on the vessel will be conducted in Clackamas, Oregon, over a performance period of 24 months. Fiscal 2017 funds of $1 ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 1, 2017Vietnamese coast guard receives former U.S. vessel  Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017Lockheed Martin receives towed array contract  Washington (UPI) Jun 6, 2017Raytheon receives Phalanx CIWS contract |
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 Moscow (Sputnik) Jun 12, 2017 
The International Space Station has become a genuinely global project proving that despite political differences, economic problems and social changes countries can work in concert sharing experience, overcoming problems and finding compromises.
That said, even top space energy representatives taking part in this year's international conference on space exploration (GLEX-2017) found it har ... more Miami (AFP) June 7, 2017Pence hails new NASA astronauts as 'best of us'  Huntsville AL (SPX) Jun 07, 2017Additional Astronaut on the Space Station Means Dozens of New Team Members on the Ground  Beijing (Sputnik) Jun 07, 2017Roscosmos Says Cooperation With NASA Unaffected by 'Political Outbursts' |
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