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Nigerian cocoa grinders say face fight for survival

LAGOS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Nigeria, already hit by low oil prices, faces a threat to its cocoa sector with industry officials saying its few remaining grinders could close.

UPDATE 1-British PM welcomes Tusk letter, still seeking 4-yr curb on migrant benefits

LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed a signal on Monday that a strong will exists in the European Union to reach a deal with Britain but will still push for a four-year curb on welfare payments for EU migrants, his spokeswoman said.

Clock ticks as Abengoa's banks seek guarantee to extend lifeline-sources

MADRID, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Spain's Abengoa, facing a cash crunch in the next week, is negotiating a multi-million euro lifeline with creditor banks which have asked the company to guarantee with new assets, sources familiar with the talks said on Monday.

IMF's Lagarde calls for "wise" taxes to foster greener fuels

BERLIN, Dec 7 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde called on Monday for tax reforms to be included in a global climate deal to raise incentives for consumers to reduce their energy consumption and to boost demand for cleaner fuels.

Google’s Clean Power Deal Shows Wind Power Finding New Customers

Renewable energy developers are increasingly selling wind power straight to the users, tapping a new customer base as some traditional utility buyers are backing away.

UPDATE 1-Investors brace for oil price "lower for even longer" after OPEC

* Options show bets rise on "lower for longer" (Updates with options prices, adds comment)

As Solar Pushes for U.S. Tax Break, One CEO Says Don’t Bother

Congress is debating whether to renew an investment tax credit that for nine years has helped put solar panels on rooftops across the country.

UPDATE 1-Russia expects Iran nuclear deal to be implemented in January

* Iran, powers push ahead towards sanctions relief for Tehran

UPDATE 1-Israeli companies pursuing Egypt gas deals despite call for freeze

* Israeli firms continuing talks with Egyptian side (Adds details, quotes, background)

Europe's diesel market hits crunch month of over supply

LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Europe's new status as the dumping ground for the world's excess diesel comes to a head this month as mild weather, strong refinery runs and months of building stocks combine.

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