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Shell builds eastern Gulf of Mexico portfolio with significant new oil discovery Shell builds eastern Gulf of Mexico portfolio with significant new oil discovery

The discovery is located at the Appomattox prospect in 2,200 metres (7,217 feet) of water in Mississippi Canyon blocks 391 and 392.

Alstom will provide 23 metros to Amsterdam

The municipality of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has placed an order with Alstom Transport for 23 metro trainsets, for a total amount of around €200 million. The contract includes an option for additional metro trainsets for the North/South line which is under construction.

Panasonic Teams Up With Us Olympic Figure Skater Mirai Nagasu Panasonic Teams Up With Us Olympic Figure Skater Mirai Nagasu

Panasonic, the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, and a world leader in High Definition technology, announced today that it has teamed with US Olympian, Mirai Nagasu, one of the youngest Olympians, to compete in the women’s figure skating competition at the Vancouver Games.

Nokia plans to develop Salo plant operating mode to further increase production speed and efficiency for a growing smartphone market Nokia plans to develop Salo plant operating mode to further increase production speed and efficiency for a growing smartphone market

The planned new focus for Salo is expected to affect a maximum of 285 employees involved in production and in related support functions at Salo. Today, Nokia’s Salo facility employs approximately 2 200 people.

OSCE-organized forums across Albania create networking opportunities for women OSCE-organized forums across Albania create networking opportunities for women

The final in a first series of regional forums for female leaders in political and public life, organized by the OSCE Presence in Albania, concluded in Shkodra today.

Jumeirah to manage 5-Star hotel in Bangkok Jumeirah to manage 5-Star hotel in Bangkok

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by Thailand’s Country Group to manage a luxury hotel in the heart of Bangkok.

Shell and Cosan sign MOU to form joint venture in Brazil Shell and Cosan sign MOU to form joint venture in Brazil

Under the terms of the MoU, both companies would contribute certain existing Brazilian assets to the JV. In addition, Shell would contribute a total of $1.625 billion in cash, payable over two years.

UNICEF gears up relief efforts to earthquake-stricken Haiti UNICEF gears up relief efforts to earthquake-stricken Haiti

In coordination with all other UN agencies present on the ground, UNICEF will provide supplies to allow access to adequate sanitation, safe water and basic health care.

Samsung Electronics Signs Four-Year Agreement to Sponsor African Cup of Nations including ANGOLA 2010 Samsung Electronics Signs Four-Year Agreement to Sponsor African Cup of Nations including ANGOLA 2010

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in the consumer electronics industry, today announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the representative body for international football in Africa, for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, ANGOLA 2010 to be held in Angola from January 10 to 31, 2010.

Siemens Project Ventures and Mainstream Renewable Power win contract to develop 4GW of wind farms off the UK coast Siemens Project Ventures and Mainstream Renewable Power win contract to develop 4GW of wind farms off the UK coast

The SMart Wind consortium, led by Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Project Ventures (SPV), a division company of Siemens Financial Services, has been awarded a contract to develop 4GW of wind farms by 2020 as part of The Crown Estate’s Round 3 offshore wind farm programme.

Kazakhstan takes over OSCE Chair, seeks to strengthen Organization and advance dialogue on future European security architecture

Kazakhstan took over the Chairmanship of the OSCE today and reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the fundamental principles and values of the Organization, to proceed according to the interests of all participating States and to strengthen the role of the OSCE as a significant platform for dialogue contributing to security in the wider Eurasian space.

FBI Releases Preliminary Semiannual Crime Statistics for 2009 FBI Releases Preliminary Semiannual Crime Statistics for 2009

In its Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report released today, the FBI indicated that the volume of violent crime in the nation decreased 4.4 percent and the volume of property crime declined 6.1 percent.

China Continues Advance Up Renewable Energy League, Says Ernst & Young China Continues Advance Up Renewable Energy League, Says Ernst & Young

China is now one of the top two most attractive locations in the world in which to invest in renewable energy projects, according to Ernst & Young's latest global renewable energy country attractiveness indices.

Volvo Held Liable for $8.75 Million in Lawsuit Brought by Yonkers Accident Victim Who Lost His Leg Volvo Held Liable for $8.75 Million in Lawsuit Brought by Yonkers Accident Victim Who Lost His Leg

A New York jury has directed the Volvo Car Corporation to pay $8.75 million to a Yonkers man whose leg was crushed when he was hit by a 1987 Volvo 740 wagon that was missing a clutch starter safety switch, the victim's law firm, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, announced today.

London 2012 Continues To Make Positive Progress London 2012 Continues To Make Positive Progress

The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission concluded today its fifth full visit (25-26 November) to the city of London. With less than 1,000 days to go to the London 2012 Opening Ceremony, the Commission was able to hear about the advances made by the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and its partners and share their thoughts and experiences on the planning for the Games.

AT&T Pledges Support to National Lab Day Partnership AT&T Pledges Support to National Lab Day Partnership

AT&T Labs Researchers to Collaborate Directly with Educators to Develop High-Impact Lab-Based Learning Opportunities for Middle School and High School Students

New 2010 Dodge 2500 and 3500: Ultimate Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks New 2010 Dodge 2500 and 3500: Ultimate Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks

The Dodge Ram brand continues to refine the boldest, most powerful and capable pickup truck on the planet with the introduction of the new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty lineup, offering first-time innovations and features, along with new standards of strength, utility and driveability.

IOC granted UN observer status IOC granted UN observer status

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today been granted observer status by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

Volkswagen Group starts full production in Russia Volkswagen Group starts full production in Russia

The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, jointly gave the signal for the official start of production at the Russian plant in Kaluga on Tuesday.

Lufthansa winter flights to 191 destinations in 78 countries Lufthansa winter flights to 191 destinations in 78 countries

In view of weaker demand in the coming winter flight schedules, Lufthansa is reducing the number of its weekly flights, especially on German and European routes.

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