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German prosecutors probe ex-Schaeffler CEO over alleged bribery

FRANKFURT, March 15 (Reuters) - A German public prosecutor has launched an investigation into eight former employees of car parts maker Schaeffler over allegations of bribery, breach of trust and tax fraud.

Next Generation Utility Workforce: The New Energy Resource

Significant infrastructure investments are required over the next decade and during this time, much of the utility workforce is expected to retire or leave the industry. Utilities are already struggling to build infrastructure with the limited existing workforce.

Brazil`s ex-President Lula to accept ministerial post - O Globo

SAO PAULO, March 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has decided to accept a position in President Dilma Rousseff's Cabinet, O Globo newspaper reported on Tuesday, a move that would offer him some protection from an investigation into money laundering.

Obama administration will not open Atlantic coast to drilling

WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The Obama administration said Tuesday it will not open up drilling on the southeastern Atlantic coast due to current oil market dynamics and strong local opposition.

UPDATE 1-Azeri central bank says frenzy on FX market averted, market adapts to manat float

BAKU, March 15 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's central bank said on Tuesday its policies had successfully calmed the Azeri foreign exchange market and that investors and businesses are gradually adapting to the manat's floating exchange rate regime.

Gazprom says EU looking into possible gas supply abuse in Bulgaria

MOSCOW/BRUSSELS, March 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission is looking into allegations that Gazprom abused its dominant position in the Bulgarian wholesale gas market, the Russian gas producer said in a prospectus for a bond issue.

Germany Sparks Opportunity for US Exporters of Renewable Energy

With a GDP accounting for more than one-fifth of the European Union, and the fourth-largest economy in the world, Germany offers solid opportunities for U.S. exporters. As U.S. companies look to Germany as a base from which to build their European and worldwide strategies, this article highlights one of its most dynamic sectors, the growth of renewable energy.

UPDATE 1-South African nuclear regulator receives site applications from Eskom

CAPE TOWN, March 15 (Reuters) - South Africa's nuclear regulator said it has received two nuclear installation site license applications from power utility Eskom to build new reactors along the east coast and the west coast.

Russia's Evraz 2015 core earnings down 39 pct

MOSCOW, March 15 (Reuters) - Evraz, one of Russia's largest steel producers, said on Tuesday its core earnings fell 39 percent in 2015 due to lower prices for its products, partially offset by a weaker rouble.

South African nuclear regulator receives site applications from Eskom

CAPE TOWN, March 15 (Reuters) - South Africa's nuclear regulator said it has received two nuclear installation site license applications from power utility Eskom to build new installations along the east coast and the west coast.

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