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Isolated Nepal PM could be toppled by constitution crisis

KATHMANDU, Feb 4 (Reuters) - An unwieldy coalition of lawmakers trying to implement Nepal's first democratic constitution is finding common cause with protesting minority groups, isolating Prime Minister K.P. Oli and increasing the risk his government could fall this spring.

Go for launch: The space race for mining metals from asteroids gains more focus

The Luxembourg Government announced a series of measures on Feb. 3 that will boost asteroid mining and the visionary use of space resources.

Oil bears closing of $600 mln triple-short fund bet seen adding to tumult

HOUSTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - This week's roller-coaster ride in the global crude oil market was likely fueled in part by the sudden liquidation of a $600 million leveraged fund bet on falling prices, market sources said on Wednesday.

As energy rout deepens, CME, ICE reap benefit from record volumes

NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - As a deepening panic has swept across world energy markets in recent months, exchange operators have reaped benefits as trading volumes soared.

FEATURE -As Cuba struggles to feed itself, lack of cash slows rise of urban farming

HAVANA, Feb 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Sitting beside a decaying Soviet-built housing complex on the outskirts of Havana, the Rotondo de Cojima farm grows several thousand kilos a month of carrots, lettuce and root vegetables, part of Cuba's drive to feed its people through organic farming.

High inventories help push crude oil prices to lowest levels in 13 years

(Thu, 04 Feb 2016) Several factors have played a part in pushing U.S. crude oil prices below $30 per barrel, including high inventory levels of crude oil, uncertainty about global economic growth, volatility in equity and nonenergy commodity markets, and the potential for additional crude oil supply to enter the market. Crude oil and petroleum product inventories, both domestically and internationally, have been growing since mid-2014 and are above five-year averages for this date.

China sees first mutual fund liquidation this year

SHANGHAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - China Universal Asset Management Co said it plans to liquidate a fund that invests in energy stocks, in what would be the first case of a product dissolution by a mutual fund this year.

COLUMN-China's teapots will change dynamics of crude supply, trading: Russell

LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 4 (Reuters) - - The new entrants to China's crude market will not only boost the amount of oil imported, but are also likely to affect the supply sources and method of delivery.

UPDATE 1-Canada government to fast track infrastructure investments in Alberta

CALGARY, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Canada is committed to fast-tracking infrastructure investments in the province of Alberta that is reeling from the global slump in energy prices, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday.

UPDATE 1-Suncor reports Q4 loss, slashes 2016 capital budget

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Suncor Energy Inc , Canada's largest oil and gas company, reported a fourth-quarter operating loss and cut 2016 capital spending plans on Wednesday because of the collapse in global crude prices.

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