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Inclusion of aviation in the EU ETS: Commission publishes historical emissions data on which allocations will be based

The European Commission has, today, taken an important step in preparing for the full inclusion of aviation in the EU's emissions trading system (EU ETS) from 1 January next year. more »

Satellite service makes air travel even safer (36682)

EGNOS-for-aviation, a satellite navigation service launched on 2 March 2011, will increase flight safety, reduce delays and open up new destinations. more »

Japan debuts new bullet train

Japanese officials unveil their new bullet train, capable of travelling at speeds of 320 km per hour (198 miles per hour). more »

Time capsules in Christchurch rubble

Worker finds two time capsules amid earthquake rubble in Christchurch as search and rescue teams continue to comb through debris from the New Zealand earthquake. more »

Running against time

A group of elderly men in Brazil have taken up running as they race disease and old age. more »

Discovery astros kick off first spacewalk

Discovery reached the ISS on Saturday, two days after liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center, for its 39th and final mission. more »

Rio has a doggedly good time

Dog owners dress up their pets during Brazil's annual dog carnival. more »

Brits bag big awards on Oscar night

"The King's Speech" takes four Oscars, including best picture. Natalie Portman wins best actress for "Black Swan." A teary-eyed Christian Bale snags best supporting actor. more »

„Google Maps“ on TV screen

IP television „Penki TV“ presents one more interactive advantage – the first time in Lithuania Penki TV viewers be able to use popular Google Maps program on their TV screen. more »

Noose tightens on Gaddafi

Pressure mounts on Tripoli as more cities are now under rebel control. more »

Search for quake survivors goes on

Rescue efforts continue six days after a devastating earthquake hit Christchurch. more »

Rio gets ready to party

Samba schools are getting their costumes and floats ready for Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. more »

Massive car pile-up in U.S. Midwest

In the U.S. Midwest, a surprise pre-dawn coating of ice from freezing rain sent cars and trucks sliding out of control - leading to a pile-up of at least 31 vehicles on a major interstate highway. more »

New Zealand death toll passes 100

Hopes fade of finding New Zealand in Christchurch, New Zealand as rescue teams enter their fourth day with over 200 people still missing. more »

Wedding plates poke fun at royals

Website that sells unofficial and irreverent William and Kate royal wedding plates crashes on the first day of sales due to demand from around the world. more »

Fake tiger escapes from zoo

An employee at a Japanese zoo dons a tiger costume in an exercise to prepare staff to deal with escaped animals. more »

Christchurch earthquake morning

State of emergency is declared in Christchurch New Zealand as the death toll stands at 75, but is expected to rise. more »

EIB delivers record lending for climate action in 2010 (82906)

In 2010, the European Investment Bank (EIB) increased financing for climate action projects to EUR 19 billion, representing an impressive 30% of its lending in the European Union. more »

European Commission meets Russian Government for executive-to-executive talks

President José Manuel Barroso and the European Commission will host the Russian Government led by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on 24 February 2011. more »

Estonia fire kills 10 children

Ten children are dead after fire engulfs the hospital wing of a children's home in Estonia. more »