UN chief, Netherlands, Slovakia admonish Iran for new secret nuke programUNITED NATIONS — Iran’s sudden revelation of a formerly secret uranium enrichment plant brought more condemnation Saturday at the U.N. General Assembly, with the Netherlands calling Tehran’s presumed weapons program “a major challenge to international peace and security.” Israeli Foreign Minister says newly exposed Iranian nuclear facility is for military purposesJERUSALEM — The newly exposed Iranian nuclear facility proves “without a doubt” the Islamic republic is pursuing nuclear weapons, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Saturday. Once-likely climate change deal in doubt as UN talks resume in BangkokBANGKOK — Two years ago, governments from around the world came together on the island of Bali and agreed to urgently rein in the heat-trapping gases blamed for deadly heat waves, melting glaciers and rising seas. Rift opens between major utilities and US Chamber of Commerce over climate changeALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A rift widened between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and some utilities as another major power provider quit over the business group’s hard stance on pending climate regulation. Key sites in Iran’s nuclear programKey sites of Iran’s nuclear program: Oil prices hold as tensions over Iranian nuclear program riseNEW YORK — Oil prices rose for the first time in two days Friday as tensions escalated over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he continued to support a federal lending program that could weaken the dollar. California establishes nation’s first statewide carbon fee to fund emission-reduction programSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Despite industry objections and threats of lawsuits, California air regulators on Friday approved the nation’s first statewide carbon fee on utilities, oil refineries and other polluting industries. Oil slumps all week as government reports oversupply in crudeNEW YORK — Oil prices continued a week-long slump Friday after government reports showed the U.S. continues to sit on a huge petroleum surplus as the U.S. driving season comes to a close. Number of active oiil and gas rigs in the US up by 7 this week to 1,017HOUSTON — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen by seven to 1,017. NRG Energy selected to develop Houston solar farm, agreement goes to city councilHOUSTON — The Houston City Council will consider the city’s selection of NRG Energy Inc. to develop a solar farm that could produce enough energy to handle 6 percent of the city’s annual power consumption. Oil jumps above $66 after stern international warning to Iran and Fed chief announcementNEW YORK — Oil prices rose for the first time in two days as tensions escalated over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday he continued to support a federal lending program that could weaken the dollar. Fire flares at California oil refinery, but no injuries, evacuations reportedLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles fire officials say they’ve choked off a fire at an oil refinery south of downtown, but nearby schools are being urged to keep students indoors until the smoke clears. Gordon Brown says Iran must open nuclear fuel plant to international inspectorsPITTSBURGH — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the international community is shocked and angered by Iran’s deception in building a secret nuclear fuel facility. US, Britain and France demand Iran open a covert nuclear facility to international inspectionPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of Britain and France are publicly demanding that Iran open up a secret nuclear fuel facility to international inspectors. Obama, other leaders, to demand inspections of secret Iranian nuclear facilityPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain will demand Friday that Iran open to international inspectors a secret nuclear facility it has tried to hide from the world for years, a senior White House official told The Associated Press. Obama, other leaders, to reveal Iran’s secret nuclear facilty, demand inspectionsPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain will demand Friday that Iran open to international inspectors a secret nuclear facility it has tried to hide from the world for years, a senior White House official told The Associated Press. AP NewsBreak: Iran reveals existence of a second uranium enrichment plant, officials sayVIENNA — Iran has revealed the existence of a secret uranium-enrichment plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday, a development that could heighten fears about Tehran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon and escalate its diplomatic confrontation with the West. Battery maker A123 Systems goes public and shares jump nearly 50 percentInvestors snapped up shares of A123 Systems in their debut Thursday, showing a willingness to overlook millions of dollars in losses and make a bet that next-generation battery technology will propel the cars and trucks of the future. Helicopters, bulldozers launch ‘full attack’ on Southern California wildfireMOORPARK, Calif. — Helicopters are dropping water as bulldozers carve firebreaks to stop a 25-square-mile wildfire burning through an agricultural region of Southern California. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 35 deadNEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers searched Thursday for about 20 people believed still trapped under the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed on workers at a power plant in central India, killing at least 35. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 26 deadNEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers searched Thursday for at least 20 people still trapped under the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed on workers at a power plant in central India, killing at least 26. Report: Sugar company ignored dust dangers for decades before Ga. refinery explosion killed 14SAVANNAH, Ga. — Imperial Sugar Co. and managers of its Georgia refinery ignored known dangers of explosive dust for decades before a chain of dust-fueled fireballs erupted at the plant last year and killed 14 people, investigators said in a report Thursday. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 25 deadNEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers searched Thursday for at least 20 people still trapped under the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed on workers at a power plant in central India, killing at least 25. Power companies Duke and FPL Group to switch to hybrid, electric vehiclesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Two of the nation’s largest power generators said Thursday that they plan to begin switching their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid vehicles or all-electric vehicles starting Jan. 1 to help cut greenhouse gas emissions. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 22 deadNEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers searched frantically Thursday for at least 20 people still trapped under the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed on workers at a power plant in central India, killing at least 22. Federal investigators to release report on Ga. sugar refinery explosion that killed 14SAVANNAH, Ga. — A federal agency is preparing to release its findings after an investigation of the deadly 2008 dust explosion at a Georgia sugar refinery. Southern California wildfire threatens homes, agriculture industryMOORPARK, Calif. — Crews planned heavy air attacks Thursday at daybreak to halt the spread of a Southern California wildfire that has chewed through more than 25 square miles of bone-dry brush, threatening dozens of homes as well as a multimillion-dollar agriculture industry and valuable oil production fields. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 14 deadNEW DELHI — Rescuers used heavy cranes and saws to free more than a dozen people still trapped in the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed at a power plant under construction in central India, killing at least 14 people, police said Thursday. BP seeks more time after OSHA says oil giant failed to make safety improvements at Texas plantHOUSTON — Oil giant BP PLC is requesting more time to implement required safety improvements at its Texas City refinery where a 2005 explosion left 15 people dead, the U.S. agency responsible for worker safety said Wednesday. Senate blocks effort to allow oil and gas drilling along the Atlantic and Pacific coastsWASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday voted against an attempt by Republicans to keep in place a plan by the Bush administration to allow oil and gas drilling along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. |
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