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China says it will shut chemical plant as thousands protest

China says it will shut chemical plant as thousands protest

Authorities in northeastern China on Sunday ordered a petrochemical plant to be shut down immediately after thousands of people demonstrated,…
Shell battling North Sea oil pipeline leak

Shell battling North Sea oil pipeline leak

THE HAGUE — Oil giant Shell is battling an oil leak in a North Sea pipeline off the British coast,…
Community approach to rehabilitation of historic district

Community approach to rehabilitation of historic district

For nearly 12 years, the Agha Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has been leading an exemplary development initiative in the…
Group reveals dangerous insecticides held for 12 years at Suez port

Group reveals dangerous insecticides held for 12 years at Suez port

For 12 years, Egyptian authorities have kept quiet about containers holding internationally banned pesticides that are being stored at Adabiya…
Germany’s EON reports big loss, plans job cuts

Germany’s EON reports big loss, plans job cuts

Germany's biggest energy group, EON, reported Wednesday its first ever quarterly loss as government plans to abandon nuclear energy forced…
Experts warn against increasing amounts of agricultural waste

Experts warn against increasing amounts of agricultural waste

Environmental experts warned of repercussions of an increase in Egypt's agricultural waste, which amounts to 30 million tons per year.…
NASA finds new evidence of liquid water on Mars

NASA finds new evidence of liquid water on Mars

NASA scientists have discovered new evidence that briny water flows on Mars during its warmest months, raising chances that life…
Private interests block access to Dahab’s limited dive sites

Private interests block access to Dahab’s limited dive sites

The Sinai town of Dahab has long attracted independent travelers in search of relaxation amid rugged natural beauty. Between sessions…
Japan scientists coax sperm from mice stem cells

Japan scientists coax sperm from mice stem cells

Scientists in Japan said Friday they have for the first time succeeded in coaxing sperm cells from mouse embryonic stem…
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