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  Washington (UPI) Sep 20, 2017 French energy company ENGIE said it teamed up with an investment group to help develop a wind energy program in India, one of the world's fastest growing economies. The company formed a partnership with the Abraaj investment group to develop as much as 1 gigawatt of wind power in the Indian energy sector. "Energy demand is growing tremendously in India, and ENGIE is investing in green energy sources as part of supporting the country with its sustainable development plans," Sébastien Arb ... read more |
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Bangladesh army steps up as Rohingya suffer heavy rainCox'S Bazar, Bangladesh (AFP) Sept 20, 2017 Bangladesh's army was ordered Wednesday to take a bigger role helping hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who have fled violence in Myanmar, amid warnings it could take six months to register the new refugees. ... more  
ISRO to resume satellite launches by DecemberNew Delhi (IANS) Sep 21, 2017 India would resume launching satellites in November or December, unfazed by the failure of its rocket in deploying a spare navigation satellite in the earth's lower orbit on August 31, space agency ... more  
Six die in Indian mudslide; 12 dead DR Congo floodsMumbai (AFP) Sept 20, 2017 Six people were killed Wednesday in a landslide in northeast India, while heavy rain in the western city of Mumbai caused havoc after a plane skidded off the runway and became stuck in mud. ... more  
Discovery could reduce nuclear waste by chemically reengineering moleculesBloomington IN (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 A discovery by Indiana University researchers could advance the long-term storage of nuclear waste, an increasingly burdensome and costly task for the public and private agencies that protect people ... more |
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Chinese solar panel manufacturer claims a quarter of India's marketWashington (UPI) Sep 19, 2017 Chinese renewable power company Trina Solar said it now claims a quarter of the market share in India after setting a milestone for shipments. ... more  
Rickshaws to jump start India's all-electric driveNew Delhi (AFP) Sept 17, 2017 India will roll out nearly 100,000 battery-powered buses and autorickshaws onto its sulphurous city streets in the coming weeks, setting it on the bumpy road to making new vehicle sales all-electric by 2030. ... more  
192 Indian space objects currently in orbitChennai, India (IANS) Sep 12, 2017 A total of 192 Indian objects are orbiting in space as of April 1, 2017, catalogued by US Space Surveillance Network, said a retired Indian scientist. He was citing the August 2017 issue of "O ... more  
India, Japan Set to Boost Space CooperationNew Delhi (Sputnik) Sep 13, 2017 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's upcoming visit to India starting Wednesday is expected to set the pace for greater cooperation between the two countries, especially in the aerospace sector. ... more  
Ship exhaust helps grow bigger ocean thunderstormsWashington (UPI) Sep 7, 2017 The fumes emitted by the engines of large cargo ships and tankers are encouraging bigger, more intense oceanic thunder storms. ... more  
India's army chief says China 'testing limits' after stand-offNew Delhi (AFP) Sept 7, 2017 India's army chief has said his country must be prepared for war and accused China of "testing our limits", days after the nuclear-armed neighbours ended one of their worst border stand-offs in decades. ... more |
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Modi, Abe to kick-start India's first bullet train projectAhmedabad, India (AFP) Sept 10, 2017 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will break ground on India's first bullet train project on Thursday in western Gujarat state, as the country seeks faster travel for millions. ... more 
China's Xi urges 'healthy' India ties after border spat: XinhuaXiamen, China (AFP) Sept 5, 2017 Chinese President Xi Jinping sought Tuesday to move past a tense border dispute with India, telling Prime Minister Narendra Modi the two nuclear-armed neighbours should pursue "healthy, stable" relations, according to China's state media. ... more 
ISRO suspects pyro elements failed to separate rocket's heat shieldChennai (IANS) Sep 07, 2017 The Indian space agency is strongly suspecting the failure of pyro elements for the non-separation of the heat shield of its rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle's (PSLV) XL variant on Aug 31, said ... more  
Mexico, Russia eye energy trade relationsWashington (UPI) Sep 5, 2017 Structural reforms in the energy sector could lead to greater bilateral trade between Mexico and Russia, Mexico's president said from a regional summit. ... more |
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  Paris (AFP) Sept 13, 2017 
Airbus said Wednesday it has finalised a more than $4 billion order with Cathay Pacific for 32 of its A321neo aircraft to revamp the Hong Kong-based carrier's regional affiliate.
The single-aisle medium-haul jets will be operated by Cathay Dragon which flies from Hong Kong to a number of Asian destinations, Airbus said in a statement.
A preliminary agreement had been signed in August. ... more Washington (UPI) Sep 7, 2017MD Helicopter contracted for 150 Cayuse Warriors for Afghan air force  Washington (UPI) Sep 12, 2017Harris Corp. developing F-35 missile release system  Washington (UPI) Sep 12, 2017Navy chiefs see difficulties but improvement with aircraft readiness |
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 Washington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2017 
The quest for a greener economy demands unlikely sources of energy. How about traffic?
Researchers at Lancaster University in England are working to develop materials that can be incorporated into asphalt and convert the rumbling vibrations of passing vehicles into usable electricity.
The "piezolectric" ceramics developed by engineers could potentially generate more than 1 megawa ... more Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) Sept 22, 2017Carmakers face billions in European CO2 fines from 2021: study  Washington (AFP) Sept 20, 2017Dockless bike-share hits US capital, following craze in China  Beijing (AFP) Sept 21, 2017Baidu announces $1.5 bln fund for autonomous driving |
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 Menlo Park CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017 
A project led by the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will combine artificial intelligence with massive amounts of data and industry experience from a dozen U.S. partners to identify places where the electric grid is vulnerable to disruption, reinforce those spots in advance and recover faster when failures do occur.
The eventual goal is an autonomous grid that s ... more Beojing, China (SPX) Sep 04, 2017Scientists propose method to improve microgrid stability and reliability  Washington (UPI) Aug 29, 2017ADB: New finance model needed for low-carbon shift in Asia  Beijing (AFP) Aug 28, 2017China merges energy giants into global leader |
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 Richmond, Canada (SPX) Sep 13, 2017 
Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Norwegian maritime electronics firm Elmarin AS as the supplier of lithium ion based energy storage systems (ESS) for three new hybrid fishing vessels. The Orca Energy ESS from Corvus will supply electrical power to the fishing vessels' propulsion systems and electrical networks to enable environmentally-friendly and lower cost ope ... more Berkeley CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2017Graphene-wrapped nanocrystals make inroads towards next-gen fuel cells  Seattle WA (SPX) Sep 15, 2017UW shatters long-range communication barrier for near-zero-power devices  Chicago IL (SPX) Sep 13, 2017Researchers challenge status quo of battery commercialization |
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 London (AFP) Sept 20, 2017 
Under pressure from Brexit and the declining costs of renewable energy, Britain's nuclear industry is increasingly relying on supportive government policy to plough on with high-profile - and controversial - projects.
With four big projects due for completion by 2025, the country is at the forefront of a global industry left shaken by the 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear site in Japa ... more Saint Petersburg (AFP) Sept 22, 2017Russia floats out powerful nuclear icebreaker  Princeton NJ (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Russia's use and stockpiles of highly enriched uranium pose significant nuclear risks Bloomington IN (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Discovery could reduce nuclear waste by chemically reengineering molecules |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 20, 2017 
Math is a language, and like a language, mathematics can be used to describe related phenomena. Recently, researchers at the University of Buffalo developed new math models to describe the ripple-like wave phenomena known as undular bore.
Undular bore involves the propagation of rapid oscillations. The ripple-like disturbance can occur in water or plasmas, on large or small scales. Undu ... more Beijing, China (SPX) Sep 25, 2017Quantum twisted Loong confirms the physical reality of wavefunctions  Washington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2017Physicists discover super stable tri-anion particle  Vienna, Austria (SPX) Sep 15, 2017The beam of invisibility |
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 Tokyo (AFP) Sept 25, 2017 
Japan said on Monday that it expects to raise more than $11.6 billion by selling off another chunk of the country's massive postal service.
The government will sell 914 million Japan Post shares at 1,322 yen apiece, it said in a regulatory filing, with the offering set to raise as much as 1.3 trillion yen ($11.6 billion) if domestic and foreign investors snap up an extra allotment of stock. ... more Washington Sept 22, 2017US says NAFTA helps Chinese goods reach American market  Shenyang, China (AFP) Sept 24, 2017China rust belt opens door wider to foreign investors  Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2017US commerce secretary in Beijing ahead of Trump trip |
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 Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Sept 25, 2017 
The Kurds, a non-Arab ethnic group, number between 25 and 35 million people who are spread across four countries but without a state of their own.
Iraqi Kurdistan, an autonomous region in northern Iraq, is to hold a non-binding independence referendum on Monday despite the opposition of Baghdad and neighbouring states.
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The Kurds inhabit mainly mountainous regions ... more Kirkuk, Iraq (AFP) Sept 23, 2017Kirkuk stocks up ahead of referendum; Turkey warns of 'security' steps  Washington (UPI) Sep 22, 2017U.S. to provide over 6,500 Humvees to Afghanistan  Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Sept 25, 2017Iraq Kurds in historic independence vote in defiance of Baghdad |
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 Chicago IL (SPX) Sep 21, 2017 
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many claims have been made that science denial, particularly as it relates to climate change, is primarily a problem of the political right.
But what happens when scientific conclusions challenge liberals' attitudes on public policy issues, such as gun control, nuclear power or immigration?
A new study from social psychologists at the Univer ... more Ottawa (AFP) Sept 20, 2017Canada Tory MP called out for referring to minister as 'climate Barbie'  Washington (AFP) Sept 17, 2017US looks to work with Paris climate accord 'partners': Tillerson  San Diego CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Climate risk classification created to account for potential 'existential' threats |
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 New York (AFP) Sept 26, 2017  The United States dismissed as "absurd" North Korea's accusation that President Donald Trump has declared war against the regime, after Pyongyang said it was ready to defend itself by shooting down American bombers.
Speaking to reporters outside his New York hotel, Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho responded to Trump tweeting at the weekend that North Korea's leadership "won't be around much longe ... more Pyongyang (AFP) Sept 25, 2017Chinese traders get down to business at Pyongyang trade show  Plesetsk (Sputnik) Sep 25, 2017Russia Conducts Test Launch of RS-24 Yars ICBM  Tehran (AFP) Sept 25, 2017Iran says Trump claims of North Korea links 'nonsense' |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 23, 2017  Universities have become the latest battleground over freedoms in Hong Kong as a ban on signs on campuses advocating independence from China sparks fresh fears that the city's liberties are under threat.
As term kicked off earlier this month, posters and banners calling for semi-autonomous Hong Kong to split from the mainland were plastered on walls and bulletin boards after a tense summer ... more Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2017China gives Tianjin ex-mayor 12 years for graft  Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 21, 2017Patten on egg tarts and the future of Hong Kong  Datang, China (AFP) Sept 21, 2017An ancient Chinese fishing community washes ashore |
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 United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 22, 2017  The Central African Republic's president urged the United Nations on Friday to send more peacekeepers to his strife-torn country and ease an arms embargo in the way of equipping his weak army.
Addressing the UN General Assembly, President Faustin-Archange Touadera said a recent upsurge in violence was linked to a battle for control of the country's natural resources, implicitly rejecting the ... more Bamako (AFP) Sept 21, 2017New ceasefire signed by armed groups  Lagos (AFP) Sept 23, 2017Nigerian journalist detained over report on flood camp protest  On Board The Dixmude, Senegal (AFP) Sept 20, 2017West Africa steps up battle against pirates and poachers |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 19, 2017  Two Ajax armored vehicles have been delivered by General Dynamics Land Systems-UK to the Army for government assurance testing.
The delivery was made at a company facility to an army headquarters unit, which conducted the acceptance for both the British Army and the Defense Equipment & Support organization.
Ajax is a tracked medium-weight armored vehicle in six variants. General ... more Washington (UPI) Sep 13, 2017Norway signs deal with Saab for Carl-Gustaf ammunition  Washington (AFP) Sept 25, 2017In first, woman becomes US Marine Corps infantry officer  Washington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2017DARPA Rolls Out Electronics Resurgence Initiative |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 22, 2017 
The future U.S. Navy submarine USS Colorado, built by Huntington Ingalls Industries and General Dynamics Electric Boat, has been delivered to the service.
U.S. Sea Systems Command said delivery of the submarine occurred Thursday. The vessel is expected to be commissioned into service next spring.
"Colorado's delivery brings another Block III Virginia-class submarine to the fleet ... more Washington (UPI) Sep 22, 2017Electric Boat receives $5.1B contract for Columbia-class submarines  Washington (UPI) Sep 22, 2017Damen Shipbuilding highlights offshore patrol vessel activities  Washington (UPI) Sep 8, 2017Britain plans a new class of Navy frigate |
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 Adelaide, Australian (XNA) Sep 22, 2017 
The second Australian to ever venture into space has called for the country to establish its own space agency.
Andrew Thomas, an Australian-born National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut, told the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide that Australia should look to play a leading role in space tourism.
"I hope Australia will seize the opportu ... more Moscow (Sputnik) Sep 24, 2017Space Cooperation Between China, Russia Needs Long-Term Mechanism  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2017Mapping NASA's Space Missions  San Francisco (AFP) Sept 21, 2017Tech dreams live or die on startup battlefields |
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