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Galp workers union calls off Monday strike and goes to court

LISBON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The union representing workers at Portugal's Galp Energia has called off a three-day strike at the company's two refineries scheduled to start at midnight (0000 GMT), union Fiequimetal said on Sunday.

UPDATE 3-Iraqi army declares first major victory over Islamic State in Ramadi

BAGHDAD, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Iraq's army declared victory over Islamic State fighters in a provincial capital west of Baghdad on Sunday, the first major triumph for the U.S.-trained force since it collapsed in the face of an assault by the militants 18 months ago.

Iraqi forces seize Islamic State stronghold in Ramadi -spokesman

BAGHDAD, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Iraqi forces on Sunday took control of the government complex in central Ramadi, the last Islamic State stronghold in the western city, a military spokesman said.

Spending to rise 12 pct in Dubai's 2016 budget

DUBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Dubai plans to raise state spending by 12 percent in 2016 as it invests in infrastructure to sustain economic growth, but an equal rise in revenues will allow the emirate to balance its budget, the government said on Sunday.

Iraqi army prepares for final push to take Ramadi from Islamic State

BAGHDAD, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Iraqi troops were getting ready on Sunday for a final push to take the remaining district held by Islamic State in the city of Ramadi, army spokesmen said.

Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen - state news

DUBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Scud ballistic missile fired from Yemen on Saturday, according to a statement on the Saudi state news agency SPA, an attack which threatens a fragile ceasefire ahead of renewed U.N.-backed peace talks next month.

Russia's Putin orders several counter-terrorism units to be set up on coasts

MOSCOW, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered counter-terrorism operational headquarters to be set up in several coastal areas, the state-run RIA news agency quoted the Kremlin as saying on Saturday.

10 Most-read Articles of 2015 on RenewableEnergyWorld.com

It’s time to look back at which articles on RenewableEnergyWorld.com captured the most attention from readers in 2015.

Putting Bioenergy on the Map in South Australia

One of the world’s most progressive renewable energy states is looking to expand its bioenergy industry as it strives to use green energy to supply half of its electricity needs by 2025.

Southwest Power Pool Hits New Peak for Wind Power in December

The Southwest Power Pool set a new wind power peak of 9,948 MW on Dec. 19, which represented a penetration level of 33.5%, SPP said in a Twitter posting early Dec. 21.

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