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WPX to sell Van Hook gathering system in US for $185m

WPX Energy has signed an agreement to divest Van Hook gathering system located in North Dakota, US, to a private equity fund managed by Ares Management subsidiary Ares EIF Group for approximately $185m.

UPDATE 2-Canada's Alberta forecasts record budget deficit

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Canadian province of Alberta, which has been hammered by falling crude prices, is forecasting a record budget deficit of C$5.9 billion ($4.49 billion) this year, a number that could increase to C$6.5 billion, Finance Minister Joe Ceci said on Monday.

Canada's Alberta forecasts record budget deficit

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Canadian crude-producing province of Alberta is forecasting a record budget deficit of C$5.9 billion this year, which could increase to C$6.5 billion, finance minister Joe Ceci said on Monday in an updated first quarter forecast.

Fukushima-related child cancers unlikely to rise - IAEA

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - An increase in thyroid cancer among children is unlikely after the meltdown at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant four years ago, but it remains unclear exactly how much radiation children in the vicinity of the plant were exposed to, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said in a report released on Monday.

Russian official pleads guilty over 'corrupt' payments -US Justice Dept

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A Russian official who lives in Maryland pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiracy to commit money laundering after arranging $2 million in "corrupt" payments related to Russia's state-owned nuclear energy corporation, the U.S. Justice Department said.

UPDATE 1-IMF approves second disbursement to Ghana - sources

ACCRA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund's board on Monday approved a second disbursement of funds to Ghana under a three-year programme aimed at restoring fiscal stability and kickstarting growth, a Washington source said.

Union mulls action after 700 workers fired at Freeport mine in Chile

SANTIAGO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A Chilean union that represents copper mine workers on Monday rejected a move to drastically cut staff at the El Abra mine owned by Freeport-McMoRan and was considering action after 700 workers had their jobs terminated at the weekend.

Aviation and Greenhouse Gas Reductions: A Role for Renewable Jet Fuels

In a July 1 Federal Register notice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented plans to control greenhouse gases (GHG) from aircraft. In August, in Washington, DC, EPA held a hearing on its proposal. About 40 people attended, with 14 providing comments.

South Sudan rebels say peace deal at risk from ceasefire breaches

* UN has warned both sides of sanctions if peace deal collapses

UPDATE 1-Car bomb damages Italy's ENI joint venture in Libyan capital

TRIPOLI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A car bomb went off in Libya's capital Tripoli on Monday in front of the headquarters of Mellitah, an oil and gas joint venture between Italy's ENI and Libyan state oil firm NOC, witnesses said.

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