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Air Strikes on Port of Misrata

Jan 04, 2015

Forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognised government on Saturday staged air strikes on the commercial port of Misrata, a western city allied to a group that holds the capital Tripoli, both sides said.Fighting was also reported…

USCG Search for Missing Diver South of Key Westm FLA

Jan 04, 2015

Coast Guard search-and-rescue crews are searching for a missing diver five nautical miles south of Key West, Florida, Saturday afternoon. Missing is Jim Bakazan, 50, wearing a black wet suit.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Key…

South Sudan Oil Revenue at $3.38 bln, Hit by Conflict and Price Falls

Jan 03, 2015

South Sudan's oil revenue last year was hit by reduced output because of conflict in the African republic and the rapid decline in oil prices, petroleum minister Stephen Dhieu Dau said in a statement seen by Reuters on Saturday.Oil is the main source of cash for South Sudan…

Mexico says Energy Price Hikes over for 2015

Jan 03, 2015

Mexico's government said on Friday that its latest 'gasolinazo,' or gasoline price spike, will be the only increase this year.The fuel price hike in the world's 10th biggest crude producer comes as slumping international oil prices have…

Euro and Oil Resume Fall

Jan 03, 2015

The euro fell on Friday, continuing the slide that saw the currency finish out 2014 at a 29-month low against the U.S. dollar, on expectations that the European Central Bank will soon embark on outright money-printing.Crude prices fell in a volatile session…

Oil Declines in Thin, Volatile Trading

Jan 03, 2015

Global benchmark Brent crude oil closed down nearly a dollar a barrel Friday after a day of choppy trading despite expectations of new investments in the new year, as strong mid-day rallies in crude fizzled.Brent was down 91 cents at $56…

EEU Starts Functioning

Jan 02, 2015

The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) officially starts functioning on January 1.The EEU unites Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.The new economic union envisages free flow of capital, goods services, and workforce on a common market including over 170 million people…

USCG Assist Fishing Vessel near Gloucester

Jan 02, 2015

Coast Guard crews assisted a disabled fishing vessel 35 miles east of Gloucester, Massachusetts, on Thursday.At about 4 p.m., Wednesday, the three person crew of the fishing vessel Kristin and Michael notified watchstanders at Coast Guard…

GAC Norway Joins 2014 Gaselle List

Jan 02, 2015

GAC Norway AS has been added to the 2014 Gaselle List, a nationally-recognised catalogue of Norwegian businesses that have proven sound finances and sustained growth over a number of years.Introduced by the newspaper Dagens Naeringsliv,…

WTO is 20

Jan 02, 2015

20 years ago, on 1 January 1995, the WTO opened its doors for business. Since then this organization, and the system of transparent, multilaterally-agreed rules that it embodies, has made a major contribution to the strength and stability of the global economy…

North Dakota's Bakken Club Evicted; Says Oil Drop Not a Factor

Jan 02, 2015

An exclusive private club in the heart of North Dakota's oil country has been evicted amid a spat with its landlord over building maintenance and unpaid rent, but the club's owners say it has nothing to do with low oil prices and they will reopen at another site…

USCG Seize $ 3.7 mi Marijuana

Jan 01, 2015

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark is scheduled to offload approximately 4,100 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated wholesale value of $3.7 million at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, Wednesday.While on a routine patrol, a Joint…

Russian-Chinese Energy Partnership Gets a Boost

Dec 31, 2014

The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Li Hui, Chinese Ambassador to Russia.The parties addressed the issues of further bilateral cooperation.…

USS Sampson Locates Debris of AirAsia

Dec 31, 2014

USS Sampson (DDG 102) is supporting the ongoing Indonesian-led search and recovery operations for the downed AirAsia flight QZ8501 and assisted in locating the crash debris field yesterday.At the request of the Indonesian government,…

Doyle Gives Thumbs Up to Ocean Three

Dec 31, 2014

Commissioner William P. Doyle’s in a statement today said, 'I am voting to take no further action on the Hanjin/UASC/CMA CGM/CSL Vessel Sharing and Slot Charter Agreement. This agreement is scheduled to become effective on January 2, 2015…

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