Anti oil sands protest blocks Canada-EU Energy Summit in London
A group of activists performing what they called an “oil orgy” protest interrupted the Canada Europe Energy Summit, at Canada House, in London Tuesday morning.
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Conflict diamond new definition not likely to see the light this year
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India’s exports of polished diamonds dive
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China to slash taxes for domestic iron ore miners
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Radioactive fish found in Fukushima’s waters
Nuclear meltdown afflicts aquatic fauna
Mulsanne Resources liquidated as Tinkler’s business empire buckles under debt
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Tablet Computers and Smartphones in the Classroom
This infographic shows how tablet computers and smartphones made their ways into the classroom and which manufacturer is in the lead in the battle to capture the education sector.