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Erratic global weather threatens food securityTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:02AMAFP - The drought in Russia and floods in Pakistan are part of a global trend of unpredictable weather patterns and rainfall that threaten food security, experts gathered in Stockholm said.

Yingli Green Energy Announces a 7.9 MW PV Module Sales Agreement with CegelecTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:00AMYingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited , , a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," has signed a 7.9 MW PV module sales agreement with Cegelec, a leading PV system integrator in France.

19 die after drinking tainted liquor in southern IndiaTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:57AMNew Delhi - At least 19 people have died after drinking contaminated moonshine in India's southern state of Kerala, police said Tuesday. The deaths were reported from different areas in the Mallappuram district 300 kilometres north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram.

Collecting vacation days: Why some people just won't go awayTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:50AMHe didn't go anywhere or do anything special, but for Rob Gagliano, a weeklong vacation from work this summer was just what the doctor ordered - literally.

Gone with the deal: What RCom has lostTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:49AMBut with the tower asset sale being called off, RCom now has to wait for a new plan before it can reduce its staggering Rs 33,000-crore (Rs 330-billion) debt, which would have been reduced by over half (Rs 18,000 crore or Rs 180 billion) if the tower deal would have gone through.

Barclays names Diamond as new CEOTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:40AMBob Diamond was named today as the next chief executive of banking group Barclays.

Normality a long way off for Canterbury residentsSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:10PMCabinet will discuss today what aid it will give to Canterbury residents facing a huge rebuilding effort and ongoing disruption.

Green energy demand drives photovoltaic sectorSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:09PMThe growing demand for green energy will cause a surge in the photovoltaic sector, says Frost & Sullivan . Political pressure is rising to reduce carbon emissions and promote use of renewable energy sources worldwide, auguring well for photovoltaic materials suppliers.

China's largest enterprises' operating revenues up 6.3pcSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:07PMSHANGHAI: Combined operating revenue at China's 500 largest enterprises rose 6.3 per cent last year, with the three top contributors coming from the energy industry, the People's Daily said, citing an industrial rankings report.