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  Dhaka (AFP) June 20, 2017 Lightning strikes have killed at least 22 people in Bangladesh in the last 48 hours, authorities said Tuesday, a week after monsoon rains triggered a series of deadly landslides in the country. The deaths came as storms swept the country on Sunday and Monday, the head of the disaster management department Reaz Ahmed told AFP. Among the dead were a couple and their young daughter who were were working on a peanut farm when they were struck by lightning. Hundreds of people die every year from ... read more |
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Autumn Eurasian snow variability in response to atmospheric circulationBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 21, 2017 Eurasian snow can influence the Indian summer monsoon and the East Asian climate. Variability of autumn Eurasian snow is a contributing factor in wintertime Artic Oscillation variation - an importan ... more  
Global coral bleaching may be ending, US agency saysWashington (AFP) June 20, 2017 Coral reef bleaching may be easing after three years of high ocean temperatures, the longest such period since the 1980s, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday. ... more  
Satellites forewarn of locust plaguesParis (ESA) Jun 16, 2017 Satellites are helping to predict favourable conditions for desert locusts to swarm, which poses a threat to agricultural production and, subsequently, livelihoods and food security. Desert lo ... more 
Fresh landslides hit Bangladesh, kill four in their homesDhaka (AFP) June 18, 2017 Fresh landslides killed four people and sent hundreds fleeing in Bangladesh on Sunday, police said, just days after the worst mudslides on record left more than 150 dead amid a heavy monsoon. ... more |
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Bangladesh steps up search for landslide victims Chittagong, Bangladesh (AFP) June 15, 2017 Emergency workers in Bangladesh on Thursday stepped up the search for victims of the country's worst ever landslides, with mounting claims that the disaster was made worse by unchecked development. ... more  
Russia's Gazprom taking interest in IndiaWashington (UPI) Jun 16, 2017 Russian energy company Gazprom suggested it may be looking to offer natural gas supplies in the expanding economy of India. ... more  
IS India recruiter, Europe attacks planner named to US terror listWashington (AFP) June 15, 2017 The Islamic State group's top India recruiter and a senior coordinator of its European attacks network were named Thursday on the US terrorist sanctions list. ... more 
Rescuers battle to reach victims of deadly Bangladesh landslidesChittagong, Bangladesh (AFP) June 14, 2017 Rescue workers battled Wednesday to reach victims of landslides, described as the worst in Bangladesh's history, as the death toll from the disaster rose to 152. ... more  
Mumbai's adored Padmini taxis near the end of the roadMumbai (AFP) June 14, 2017 They were named after a legendary Indian queen and were synonymous with Mumbai for half a century but the last Premier Padmini taxis will soon embark on their final journey - to the scrapyard. ... more
Heavy rain, landslides kill at least 134 in BangladeshChittagong, Bangladesh (AFP) June 13, 2017 Heavy monsoon rains and landslides have killed at least 134 people in southeast Bangladesh, burying many in their homes as they slept, authorities said Tuesday. ... more |
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Heavy rains kill at least 35 in BangladeshDhaka (AFP) June 13, 2017 Heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 35 people in southeast Bangladesh, most of them buried under landslides, authorities said Tuesday. ... more 
Small climb in mean temperatures linked to far higher chance of deadly heat wavesIrvine CA (SPX) Jun 12, 2017 An increase in mean temperature of 0.5 degrees Celsius over half a century may not seem all that serious, but it's enough to have more than doubled the probability of a heat wave killing in excess o ... more  
India, Pakistan join China and Russia-led security blocAstana, Kazakhstan (AFP) June 9, 2017 Asian rivals India and Pakistan on Friday formally joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a security bloc spearheaded by China and Russia, despite bilateral tensions bubbling over Kashmir. ... more 
Uber woes mount ahead of workplace probe reportSan 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. ... more |
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  Washington (AFP) June 20, 2017  Dozens of F-35 stealth fighters that were grounded for 11 days due to an oxygen-supply problem aboard the expensive warplanes will resume flying on Wednesday, the US Air Force said.
Investigators were unable to identify a root cause of the issue, which had prompted the 56th Fighter Wing of Luke Air Force Base, Arizona to ground its F-35s.
"However, specific concerns were eliminated as po ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 19, 2017Lockheed, Tata agree to move F-16 production line to India  Washington (AFP) June 15, 2017US, Qatar agree F-15 fighter sale  Washington (UPI) Jun 15, 2017Saab completes first Gripen E test flight |
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 Chicago (AFP) June 20, 2017 
Ford will import its next-generation Focus sedans into the US market from China, after a highly-publicized move to cancel plans to build the car in Mexico, the company announced Tuesday.
The move runs counter to the US car industry's recent efforts to highlight American production amid intense criticism from President Donald Trump.
Ford, which already produces the Focus in China for tha ... more Beijing (AFP) June 16, 2017China's Mobike raises $600 mn to fund bike-sharing expansion  Washington (UPI) Jun 14, 2017Scientists inch closer to wirelessly charging moving electric vehicles  Stanford CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Wireless charging of moving electric vehicles overcomes major hurdle in new Stanford study |
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There's no alternative but to pursue an energy strategy that calls for a low-carbon trajectory for economic growth, European leaders said from Vienna.
More than 100 delegates were on hand for a forum in Vienna on the transition to an energy pathway focused on renewable and alternative energy resources.
"There is no other alternative for the Energy Community members than to follow ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 8, 2017Divestment streak continues for British energy company Centrica  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 |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 16, 2017 
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego have developed new electrolytes capable of powering batteries at temperatures as low as negative 80 degrees Celsius.
The technology could help make lithium ion batteries safer and more efficient, as well as boost the range of electric vehicles during cold winter months. The new batteries could also power vehicles and instruments oper ... more Warwick UK (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Clean energy stored in electric vehicles to power buildings  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 20, 2017Battery improvements spark HEV EV market breakthrough  Washington DC (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Making hydrogen fuel from humid air |
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 Seoul (AFP) June 19, 2017 
South Korea's new President Moon Jae-In vowed on Monday to scrap all plans to build new nuclear reactors as he seeks to steer Asia's fourth-largest economy clear of atomic power.
Moon, who swept to power with a landslide election win last month, campaigned on promises to phase out atomic energy and embrace what he says are safer and more environmentally-friendly power sources including solar ... more Moscow (AFP) June 19, 2017Russia sells stake in Akkuyu nuclear plant project in Turkey  Tokyo (AFP) June 13, 2017Japan court clears way for nuclear reactor restarts  Paris, France (SPX) Jun 12, 2017AREVA-EWN consortium to dismantle the Reactor Pressure Vessel at Brunsbuttel |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Jun 16, 2017 
The scientific community has known about the existence of electrons for over a hundred years, but there are important facets of their interaction with matter that remain shrouded in mystery.
One particular area of interest is low-energy electrons or electrons that have kinetic energy levels of about 10 electronvolts (eV) or less. These electrons affect the functioning of insulators in elec ... more Potsdam, Germany (SPX) Jun 16, 2017No Universe without Big Bang  Moscow (Sputnik) Jun 15, 2017Russian Spektr-RG mission to identify 3 billin black holes after 2018 launch  Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Jun 15, 2017Galaxy alignments traced back 10 billion years |
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 Yangon (AFP) June 20, 2017 
Chinese banks have frozen the accounts of more than 100 commodities traders in northeast Myanmar in a bid to clamp down on smuggling and illegal gambling, state media reported Tuesday.
Myanmar's government has been negotiating with Chinese officials since the accounts were suspended last week by three banks based in China's Yunnan province, according to the state-run Global New Light of Myan ... more Tokyo (AFP) June 19, 2017Japan logs surprise trade deficit in May as energy costs expand  Washington (AFP) June 19, 2017NAFTA renegotiation may extend into 2018: US official  Beijing (AFP) June 14, 2017IMF raises China growth forecast, urges faster reforms |
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 Kabul (AFP) June 15, 2017 
Suicide bombers struck a crowded Shiite mosque in Kabul late Thursday, killing four people in the latest in a series of militant attacks to rattle the Afghan capital during the holy month of Ramadan.
The assault claimed by Islamic State jihadists left eight others wounded when the bombers blew themselves up in the kitchen of Al Zahra mosque after police prevented them from entering the praye ... more Baghdad (AFP) June 13, 2017Iraq PM Abadi says Kurdish referendum untimely  Washington (AFP) June 13, 2017US 'not winning' in Afghanistan: Pentagon chief Washington (AFP) June 15, 2017Mattis vows not to repeat past mistakes in Afghanistan |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 19, 2017  The economy of Jordan could grow on the back of green initiatives, but progress may be impeded by geopolitical shocks, a World Bank report found.
An annual report on the Jordanian economy from the World Bank found shocks from crises in Syria and Iraq have stifled trade lines and pushed expansion to around 2 percent, compared with the World Bank's estimate for the Middle East and North A ... more New York NY (SPX) Jun 20, 2017NASA-MIT Study Evaluates Efficiency of Oceans as Heat Sink, Atmospheric Gases Sponge  Paris (AFP) June 17, 2017France pledges $34 mln for foreign climate experts  Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Understanding multi-decadal global warming rate changes |
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 Washington (AFP) June 20, 2017  Washington will host two of China's most senior officials Wednesday to deepen the dialogue between the world's greatest powers and test Beijing's willingness to turn the screw on North Korea.
President Donald Trump's administration has had mixed results in its efforts to shake up US foreign policy, but officials feel they have made inroads with China that could prove productive.
In April ... more Tehran (AFP) June 19, 2017Iran sends a message with missile strike in Syria  Beijing (AFP) June 20, 2017N. Korea tour firms mull ban on Americans after Warmbier death Seoul (AFP) June 14, 2017K-Pop boycott of US troops concert 'regrettable': Seoul |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) June 19, 2017 
Gruelling foot drills and camouflage uniforms are part of life for some Hong Kongers as military-style youth groups become increasingly popular, despite the fact there is no army to join.
Some follow the traditions of former British colonial forces, while others are newly invented military-flavoured boot camps designed to keep young people in shape.
But as the semi-autonomous city prepar ... more Beijing (AFP) June 20, 2017China shames jaywalkers through facial recognition  Beijing (AFP) June 16, 2017China executives tied to Communist Party critic convicted Beijing (AFP) June 17, 2017US billionaire brings Dutch painters to China's masses |
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 Bamako (AFP) June 17, 2017  Five soldiers were killed Saturday in northern Mali, where a surge in violence has prompted calls for the UN to create a new anti-jihadist force for the region.
Eight soldiers were wounded and nine vehicles were destroyed in the attack on the camp at Bintagoungou at about 5:00 am, an army statement said.
Local sources told AFP earlier Saturday that jihadists led the assault, which took ... more Bangui, Central African Republic (AFP) June 19, 2017C. Africa govt inks peace deal with rebel groups Bangui, Central African Republic (AFP) June 20, 2017Clashes erupt in C. Africa a day after peace deal  Bamako (AFP) June 20, 2017Mali ex-rebels reject national charter on peace deal anniversary; Dozens killedw/l |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 
SkyStriker, a tactical and loitering aerial munition system for precise airstrikes, has been spotlighted at the Paris Air Show by Elbit Systems Ltd. of Israel.
SkyStriker is a remotely operated electro-optical munition that is capable of locating and striking targets marked by an operator on the ground. It features an electric propulsion system that provides a low acoustic signature and ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017Australia tests combat recon vehicles  Washington DC (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Transforming How Troops Fight in Coastal Urban Environments  Washington (UPI) Jun 16, 2017Raytheon receives Long Range Precision Fires contract |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 19, 2017 
Huntington Ingalls has received a $3 billion modification to an existing contract for the design and construction of the Landing Helicopter Assault Replacement Amphibious Assault Ship, the Department of Defense announced recently.
The majority of the work will take place at Pascagoula, Miss., with smaller sites across the country contributing as well. The program is expected to be compl ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 14, 2017Kraken Sonar, ATLAS team-up on mine-detection, sonar systems  Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017New Navy transport launched  Washington (UPI) Jun 13, 2017Electric Boat to handle parts for Virginia-class submarines |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jun 19, 2017 
Astronaut ice cream may be an exotic treat for kids, but for real space explorers, a fresh, crunchy salad could sometimes really hit the spot. And the ability to grow food in space will prove crucial for longer-duration voyages envisioned over the next decades.
Growing plants in a spaceship, and one day on another planet, is a complicated endeavor. But one tool making it easier is a specia ... more Fort Carson CO (SPX) Jun 21, 2017NASA Selects Army Surgeon for Astronaut Training  Huntsville AL (SPX) Jun 19, 2017Orion Kicks Off Summer with Series of Safety Tests  Bethesda MD (SPX) Jun 19, 2017Teachers doubt most students interested in subjects that promote space careers |
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