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UN Atomic Watchdog Convenes Special Meeting On Japan

Παρ, 18 Μαρτίου 2011 - 16:46

The United Nations atomic watchdog said Friday it would hold a special meeting of its 35-member board of governors Monday, where its chief Yukiya Amano would brief member states on his trip to quake-hit Japan.

NATO Speeds Up Libya Military Planning - Official

Παρ, 18 Μαρτίου 2011 - 16:46

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies Friday agreed to speed up planning for possible military action in Libya, but the alliance has yet to decide whether to intervene in the conflict, a NATO official said.

Libya To Stop Fighting Sunday To Let Rebels Surrender

Πεμ, 17 Μαρτίου 2011 - 18:01

The Libyan army announced it would halt military operations starting Sunday to give rebels the chance to surrender and benefit from an amnesty, state news agency Jana reported.

Czech PM: Nuclear Power Plant Tender Continues Unchanged

Πεμ, 17 Μαρτίου 2011 - 18:00

The Czech Republic is going to continue moving forward with the planned expansion of its nuclear power plant fleet, the country's prime minister said Thursday.

E.ON Keeps 2011 Profit Goal Despite 3-Month Nuclear Review

Πεμ, 17 Μαρτίου 2011 - 18:00

German utility E.ON AG (EOAN.XE) said Thursday it expects a three-month review of safety at German nuclear reactors to hit earnings, but said it is sticking to its 2011 profit forecast.

Crude Could Hit $140 By December -Citibank

Πεμ, 17 Μαρτίου 2011 - 18:00

Crude oil prices are geared to the upside and could hit $140/bbl before December, says Citibank. Increased tensions in the Middle East and North Africa, combined with a likely increase in demand in the wake of the Japan quake and tsunami, suggests the risk points to higher prices, says the bank.

US Energy Info Czar: Japan Likely To Use More Natural Gas In Crisis

Πεμ, 17 Μαρτίου 2011 - 17:59

Japan is likely to turn to liquefied natural gas to meet its energy needs as it recovers from its earthquake, the head of the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Thursday.

Italy Fully Supports UN Resolution On Libya: Frattini

Πεμ, 17 Μαρτίου 2011 - 17:59

Italy "fully" supports a new U.N. Security Council resolution on Libya to stop Moammar Gadhafi's attacks on rebels and civilians, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said here Thursday.

Gadhafi Forces Attack Libyan Town Of Zintan, Witness Says

Τετ, 16 Μαρτίου 2011 - 18:08

Forces of Libya's leader Moammar Gadhafi began attacking Wednesday the rebel-held town of Zintan, 120 kilometers southwest of Tripoli, an independent witness told AFP by telephone.

Turkey, Russia Vow To Proceed With Turkish Nuclear Plant

Τετ, 16 Μαρτίου 2011 - 18:08

President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Wednesday to press on with plans for Russia to build Turkey's first nuclear power plant despite the Japanese nuclear accident.

Japan Nuclear Agency: Top Priority Is To Pour Water Into No. 3, No. 4 Reactors

Τετ, 16 Μαρτίου 2011 - 18:07

Japan's nuclear plant regulator said Wednesday the top priority now is to pump water into the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors in the quake-stricken plants in northern Japan to keep spent nuclear fuel stored in them from emitting radiation.

US Semiconductor Industry Warns Of Ripple Effect From Quake

Τετ, 16 Μαρτίου 2011 - 18:07

The earthquake in Japan will cause a "rippling effect" through the global electronics industry, though U.S. semiconductor makers are still assessing the potential impact from the ongoing tragedy, the chairman of the Semiconductor Industry Association said Wednesday.