 Oil Wars on the Horizon Thu 10 May 2012
Conflict and intrigue over valuable energy supplies have been features of the international landscape for a long time. Major wars over oil have been fought every decade... (photo: AP / Abd Raouf) CounterPunch
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 Clinton presses India to reduce Iran oil Tue 8 May 2012
NEW DELHI — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged energy-starved India on Monday to reduce its Iranian oil imports to keep up pressure on the Islamic... (photo: WN / aruna) The Washington Times
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 China and the two Sudans Sun 6 May 2012
On this week's show we take a look at China in Africa and ask if there can be profit without the politics. The short story is one of a country big on investment but... (photo: UN / Paulo Filgueiras) Al Jazeera
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 Palm oil may test support, rise Sat 5 May 2012
Malaysian palm oil futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives exchange ended sharply lower on Friday due to global economic jitters that could potentially hurt demand. Markets... (photo: WN / deniseyong) The Hindu
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 Myanmar's new battle Fri 27 Apr 2012
As the sun appears to be setting on more than half a century of military rule in Myanmar, a different battle looms on the horizon. Behind the lofty diplomatic exchanges... (photo: AP / Khin Maung Win) Al Jazeera
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 ConocoPhillips Reports First-Quarter Earnings of $2.9 Billion or $2.27 Per Share Mon 23 Apr 2012
Adjusted earnings of $2.6 billion or $2.02 per share First-Quarter Highlights Production of 1.64 million BOE per day Worldwide refining capacity utilization rate of 91... (photo: WN / Denise Yong) Seeking Alpha
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 Philippines says new China ship aggravates sea row Fri 20 Apr 2012
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines on Friday accused China of escalating the countries' 10-day standoff in the disputed South China Sea by sending a third patrol... (photo: US Navy / Cmdr. Daryl Borgquist) CNBC
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 Indonesia Dollar Sukuk Beating Rupiah Debt: Islamic Finance Fri 20 Apr 2012
Yields on Indonesia’s local- currency Islamic bonds are climbing to a one-month high over dollar-denominated sukuk on speculation a rising fuel-import bill will disrupt... (photo: AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) Jakarta Globe
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 Markets Live: Downgrades weigh on shares Fri 20 Apr 2012
Australian shares are trading lower following overseas losses and as profit downgrades by Boral and Bradken weigh on investor sentiment. 12.24pm: The ASX200 has recovered... (photo: AP Photo / John Pryke) Canberra Times
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 China withdraws one of three ships, no end to standoff Fri 13 Apr 2012
China withdrew one of three ships engaged in a standoff with Philippine vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea yesterday as both sides pursued talks to defuse... (photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ben A. Gonzales) Taipei Times
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 Oil below $102 amid US crude supply increase Wed 11 Apr 2012
SINGAPORE -- Oil prices lingered below $102 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a report showed U.S. crude supplies jumped more than expected for a third week, suggesting... (photo: WN / sweet) Kansas City Star
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 Oil drops to near $102 ahead of Iran nuclear talks Mon 9 Apr 2012
SINGAPORE — Oil prices fell to near $102 a barrel Monday in Asia amid hopes international talks this week may help avoid military action over Iran's nuclear... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) Springfield News-Sun
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 Singapore Considering US Plan to Deploy Four Combat Ships in City State Fri 6 Apr 2012
United States Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced plans on Thursday to deploy combat ships to Singapore for joint exercises, which he said showed US commitment to... (photo: US DoD / Glenn Fawcett) Jakarta Globe
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 India inducts Russian made nuclear submarine into Navy Wed 4 Apr 2012
SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetNuke powered submarine to join Indian Navy VISHAKHAPATNAM: After a gap of two decades, India has joined the elite club of nations having... (photo: Public Domain / Rave) The Times of India
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 Politics without economic sense Why govt is paying an auto price though gas is decontrolled ... Wed 4 Apr 2012
Politics without economic sense Why govt is paying an auto price though gas is decontrolled OUR BUREAU... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick) The Telegraph India
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 Flood-ravaged Fiji braces for cyclone Mon 2 Apr 2012
Authorities in Fiji have warned of a cyclone bearing down on the country that is already struggling with devastating floods. Cyclone Daphne is expected to compound the... (photo: AP / Sophie Ralulu, Fiji Sun) Al Jazeera
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 Suu Kyi hails Myanmar polls as 'new era' Mon 2 Apr 2012
Pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has hailed the recent round of Myanmar by-elections, overwhelmingly won by her party, as the harbinger of a "new era". Her... (photo: AP) Al Jazeera
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 Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi Sun 1 Apr 2012
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for "her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights", Aung San Suu Kyi has become an icon of Myanmar's struggle for... (photo: AP) Al Jazeera
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 Rising food prices: A hole in your dinner plate Wed 28 Mar 2012
Tweet Food prices have risen 6% in the last six months. But rest of the year won't be as gentle on our wallets as expensive energy, squeezed supplies and volatile weather... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar) The Times of India
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 Oil hovers above $107 as Iran nuclear talks set Tue 27 Mar 2012
SINGAPORE - Oil prices hovered above $107 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as an agreement between Iran and six world powers to meet next month raised hopes of a negotiated... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) The State
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