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EU ECONOMICS commissioner Olli Rehn will today propose tough new sanctions against countries which flout European budget rules, measures likely to include a suspension of some agricultural and other funding for errant governments. With markets again under pressure in advance of the withdrawal tomorrow of a one-year liquidity scheme by the European Central Bank (ECB), [...]
Britney Spears says her new clothing line reflects her personality and only wanted to design clothes she would wear herself. Britney Spears only wanted to design clothes she would wear herself. The ‘Toxic’ singer – who has launched her first fashion line for American label Candie’s which will be sold Kohl’s department stores – says [...]
The Baidyanath temple in Deoghar will soon glow with solar energy, literally. Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) is working on a noble project to provide solar power to the famous temple in Deoghar, thus putting an end to frequent power cuts. JREDA sources said they would try to light up the temple through solar [...]
India is ‘Sunshine Country’, parts of it enjoying at least 250 sunny days every year. Traditionally, we have used solar power wisely and well: to make pickle, dry vegetables, fruit and grain. But India has been less diligent about using solar power to supply its energy needs. Why, considering India is estimated to need four [...]
Asian stock markets stumbled Friday after downbeat forecasts from U.S. retailers added to concern about the strength of the economic recovery. European shares posted moderate gains. The broad declines in Asia followed a dour session on Wall Street. The muted forecasts from retailers including Nike and Bed Bath & Beyond raised concerns that high unemployment [...]
New Brunswick’s quest for tidal power isn’t dead despite Irving Oil’s decision to pull the plug on its research project, according to Energy Minister Jack Keir. Keir said Thursday he wasn’t given a reason why Irving Oil opted to abandon its tidal research project in the Bay of Fundy, including parts of Passamaquoddy Bay, Cape [...]
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