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Will or should US ditch oil imports from Venezuela?
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that the U.S. might apply pressure on Venezuela by restricting the sale of oil from the South American country. The US market is...- us venezuela
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Home improvement contractor's new job- EPA special assistant
A home improvement contractor whose wife previously worked for the Trumps has now landed a job at the Environmental Protection Agency. Steve Kopec, whose...- Stephen Replied
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Hezbollah vows to defend Lebanon's 'oil and gas rights
Lebanon’s Hezbollah pledged to confront any threats to the country’s “oil and gas rights” after Israeli comments urging firms not to bid on a...- Meanwhile Replied
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Half Of US Military Sites Threatened By Climate Change
According to a Pentagon study, nearly half of U.S. military sites are threatened by wild weather linked to climate change. We are talking about...- cliamte change
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Corruption, Savagery Make Libyan Currency Worthless
The head of Libya's National Oil Company (NOC), the new 'face' of rationality (at least that is how he's being propped up by the...- libya
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EPA to remove Manhattan Project nuclear waste
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to spend $236 million to partially excavate the decades-old nuclear site in Missouri. The proposed remedy would both...- Stephen Replied
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Russia vs Turkey - "Fight" About Northern Part Of Syria
By the latest information Turkey plans direct military action against territory held by Kurdish militia, potentially opening a new front in Syria’s civil war....- Petar Replied
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A New Crisis in the Middle East: Iraq Is Trying To "drive away" Iranians?
Iraq goverment is under new challenge. Western allies wants to see pro iranians Shi‘ite militia commanders out of game. They are openly loyal to...- Pavel Replied
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A united North/South Korea??
Okay, I realize this is off the beaten path for this forum, but this is just too weird. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-17/koreas-to-march-under-one-flag-at-olympics-opening-ceremony-jcj37ai4?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social What is going on here??- Rodent Replied
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EPA to push unified national fuel emissions standard
The EPA is currently considering whether it plans to implement changes to the current federal fuel standards. It has said it will determine whether...- Stephen Replied
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Interesting kiss and makeup thing going on in the Gulf
Fascinating reports coming out of Iran and US over both sides naval ambitions in the Gulf--one of the most important oil routes. Now we...- Kate Turlington Replied
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Syria/Russia Energy Cooperation
https://sana.sy/en/?p=125892 "Electricity Minister, Mohammad Zuheir Kharboutli discussed on Tuesday with Russian Deputy Energy Minister, Kirill Molodtsov means of implementing agreements signed between Syria and Russia...- Rodent Replied
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Life after Brexit - Market EU And UK On Different Sides?
Relations between the UK and the EU are not at the highest level. The key question is what will be the cost of the...- Pavel Replied
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Egypt vs Sudan - new tensions! Who wants a war?!
A few weeks ago, Sudan and Turkey signed a naval agreement. That angered Cairo and an ongoing dispute over a dam Ethiopia is building...- Petar Replied
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Two Caches of Arms And Explosives Found in Iran
According to the Islamic Republic's ministry of intelligence, two large caches of bombs, explosives and ammunition have been found in eastern and western Iran....- Vlad Kovalenko Replied
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Should We Be Worried About Q4 Economic Growth?
By the latest report, U.S. fourth-quarter economic growth at 2.6 percent, less than expected...Surprise?- franco Replied
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Davos 2018 - All in One Place: Power, Money, World Politics
Look who's in Davos? Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor, Germany; Paolo Gentiloni, Prime Minister of Italy; Emmanuel...- Petar Replied
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EPA withdraws air pollution policy
US Environmental Protection Agency is withdrawing a decades-old air policy aimed at reining in some of the largest sources of hazardous pollutants like mercury...- epa
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More Threats from Militants in Nigeria
As we wait for the NDA to pick a target, there's a new gang in town, calling themselves Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators and threatening to...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Donald Trump Shuns Theresa May Again
Donald Trump SNUBS Theresa May for second time - but WILL meet Merkel and Macron Oh, no! Whatever are we going to do now?- donald trum
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Official implicated in scandal named Park Service’s acting director
The new acting director of the National Park Service is a former parks official who was reprimanded 12 years ago for pressuring employees to...- national park service (nps)
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2017 was the second-hottest year on record
Records are made to be broken, but 2016 will get to keep its crown of hottest year on record. NASA scientists are finished analyzing...- climate change
- record temperatures
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Can Saudi Arabia Make It in Tourism?
SO, Riyadh will start issuing tourist visas soon and has lots of plans for turning islands into resorts. Would you go?- saudi arabia
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California to sue administration over fracking rule repeal
California's attorney general is suing the Trump administration for rolling back a fracking rule that he says is designed to protect public health and...- us fracking
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IMF Warns of Recession round the Corner
IMF has just released a very upbeat World Economic Outlook but has warned recession can hit sooner than many expect. "The next recession may be closer...- imf
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China's Economy Grew By 6.9%!
China are in expansion in all fields. By the official data, China's economy grew by 6.9% in 2017. This fact are important if we know...- Petar Replied
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Supreme Court rules against EPA in Clean Water Act
In a hit to the Trump administration, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that cases litigating the Clean Water Act should be heard by federal district...- Stephen Replied
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Why Doesn't Anyone Care about Ballistic Missiles Fired from Yemen into Saudi Arabia?
Every day I find it astonishing that Yemen is of virtually no interest to anyone, including the markets. When one of these ballistic missiles...- yemen
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Situation in Congo Deteriorates
The world's biggest cobalt producer is a very unstable place at the moment and the situation will likely continue deteriorating just as demand for...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Niger Delta Avengers announced attack on Nigeria's oil sector
Nigerian militant group Niger Delta Avengers said it planned to launch attacks on the country’s oil sector in the next few days.“This round of...- Stephen Replied
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