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German Cabinet passes coal-fired power reserve law

BERLIN, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The German cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to pay utilities to set aside some of their coal-fired power capacity as Europe's biggest economy looks to ensure stable supply and reduce carbon emissions.

SE Asia Stocks-Malaysia at one-week high as rates seen steady

BANGKOK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian stock markets gained on Wednesday amid strength in Asia and oil prices lifting energy-related shares, while the Malaysian benchmark closed at a one-week high on expectations the central bank will keep interest rates on hold. Kuala Lumpur composite index ended the day up 0.5 percent at its highest close since Oct. 28. Banking shares, led by Maybank, edged higher ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia's meeting on Thursday.

UPDATE 1-Vedanta Resources halts dividend after profit falls

Nov 4 (Reuters) - Mining and energy group Vedanta Resources Plc said on Wednesday it would not pay a dividend for the first half, after reporting a fall in core profit hit by the commodities slump.

Can UN climate talks catch up with the real world?

BARCELONA, Nov 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - While companies and citizens find ways to cope with climate change on the ground and push governments to swap fossil fuels for clean energy, officials negotiating a U.N. deal to curb global warming often appear stuck in a time warp, experts say.

At least 41 people killed by South Sudan plane crash, says official, witness

JUBA, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A Russian-built cargo plane carrying some passengers crashed on Wednesday after taking off from the airport in South Sudan's capital, killing at least 41 people who were on board and others on the ground, an official and a Reuters witness said.

UPDATE 1-Glencore cuts debt on asset sales, says trading is strong

Nov 4 (Reuters) - Glencore said on Wednesday it was on track to reduce its debt and boost liquidity thanks to asset sales, and plans to deepen copper output cuts to help lift prices.

Asia expected to see robust oil refining margins next year

* Margins expected to be buoyed by China, India gasoline demand

Glencore says on track to reduce its debt

Nov 4 (Reuters) - Glencore said on Wednesday it was on track to reduce its debt and boost liquidity thanks to asset sales, and plans to deepen copper output cuts to help lift prices.

Plane crash-lands near South Sudan airport - report, witness

JUBA, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A plane crash-landed in South Sudan on Wednesday shortly after taking off from the airport in the capital, a South Sudanese radio station and a Reuters witness reported.

UPDATE 1-SunEdison to supply cheapest solar power in India

* Falling rates to boost solar's appeal in India (Adds details on pricing for solar vs coal, minister quote)

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