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US plans ‘dramatic reductions’ in nuclear weaponsUS President Barack Obama is planning "dramatic reductions" in the country's nuclear arsenal, a senior US administration official has said. |
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US seeks Atlantic bluefin tuna ban in challenge to JapanThe United States called Wednesday for a ban on the international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna to save the species from extinction, challenging Japan ahead of a major global meeting. |
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China Says Moving To Enforce Greenhouse Gas GoalsChina said on Sunday it will spell out greenhouse gas emissions goals and monitoring rules for regions and sectors in its next five-year plan, with monitoring to show it is serious about curbing emissions. |
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New Standards Developed for ‘Natural’ Cleaning ProductsThe personal care industry has long demanded stricter standards for products labeled “natural,” and in February, the Natural Products Association (NPA), the group representing retailers and manufacturers including Whole Foods and Clorox Co., has released new standards for home-care products. |
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Government pledges cash for eco-driversThe Government has promised to slash 25% off the price of a low-carbon car up to a maximum of £5,000 as part of plans to reduce the UK's carbon footprint. |
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First India-Pakistan talks since 2008 Mumbai attacksIndia and Pakistan have begun their first high-level talks since the devastating attacks on the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) at the end of 2008. |
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Australia tells Japan: Stop whaling or face courtAustralia has set a deadline for Japan to stop whaling in the Southern Ocean by November this year, or face international legal action. |
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- Monkeys respect their elders too
- UK hostage Peter Moore released alive in Iraq
- Bill would lower volume of loud TV commercials
- Planned City “Rawabi” Draws on Palestinian Enterprise and Israeli Experience
- Protecting environment: a religious duty?
- Surprise: Burglaries Down Despite Downturn
- Controversial conservation group Sea Shepherd unveil new weapon against whaling
- Could Julie Andrews get her voice back?
- Mexico’s pink taxis cater to fed-up females
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