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November 10, 2014

Xi offers vision of China-driven 'Asia-Pacific dream'
Beijing (AFP) Nov 09, 2014
President Xi Jinping offered the world a vision of a Chinese-driven "Asia-Pacific dream" on Sunday, as Beijing hosts a regional gathering that underlines its growing global clout. "We have the responsibility to create and realise an Asia-Pacific dream for the people of the region," the Chinese Communist chief told a gathering of business and political leaders that precedes the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' gathering. The 21-member APEC groups 40 percent of the world's ... read more

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Russia offers to extend nuclear arms limits with US

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Brazil, Chile sign defense agreement

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Statoil completes exploration season in Barents Sea

OPEC says energy demand to soar 60% by 2040

U.S. rig activity up 10 percent year-on-year

BP awards $40 million Shah Deniz gas contract

Global law enforcement strikes deep into 'Dark Web'

IEA: Asia missing out on LNG opportunities

IHS predicts UK utility-scale solar boom of in first quarter of 2015

Airbus signs deal with Chinese firm for 100 planes

SunEdison And Irvine Unified School District Complete Solar Installations

SunPower Announces Solar Panel Manufacturing Facility in South Africa

Trina Supplies Power Modules To 10 Commercial Rooftops In Thailand

Canadian Solar Wins Solar Power Projects In Brazil

Australia keen on China-backed infrastructure bank

Syrian army retakes Shaer gas field from IS: state TV

Hong Kong lawmakers demand inquiry into city leader

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IHS: Islamic State financing war campaign with oil

Iranian economy tied too hard to oil, commissioner says

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