Gulf states' oil wealth begins to percolate into wider region | Dubai: Rising oil prices are benefiting non-oil-exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region because oil exporters, particularly the GCC countries, are directing an increasi... (photo: AP Photo)Gulf News
Obasanjo's Troubles Mount Over Controversial Bank The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) members marched through the Abuja streets at the weekend, ending at the National Assembly where members of the umbrella workers union threatened: "Probe former Presi... (photo: Jose Cruz/ABr. file)All Africa
Nuclear-reactor plans fuel fears | VIENNA, Austria - At least 40 developing countries from the Persian Gulf region to Latin America have recently approached U.N. officials to signal interest in starting nuclear-power programs, a tren... (photo: AP / ISNA,Alireza Sot Akbar)Seattle Times ArmsNuclearPhotosPowerTechnology
Oily residue kills 53 ducks in Sask. | SASKATOON -- The provincial government is scrambling to deal with the deaths of 53 ducks at an oil-extraction site west of Saskatoon. | Energy and Resources Minister Bi... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)Canada Dot Com DucksEnvironmentPhotosWasteWildlife
Lawmakers agree on ocean zoning plan | Massachusetts legislative leaders have agreed on a bill that would allow wind farms and other renewable energy projects in state waters, putting the measure on track to... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)The Boston Globe LawmakersMassachusettsOceanPhotosWind
