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Last Monday's large percentage decline in crude oil prices was relatively rare

(Mon, 13 Jul 2015) The front-month futures price for crude oil benchmark West Texas Intermediate declined 7.7% on Monday, July 6, the largest single-day decline in percentage terms since February 4. Uncertainty over Greece's fiscal position, volatility in the Chinese stock market, and uncertain prospects for a nuclear deal with Iran were cited as immediate factors affecting expectations for future crude oil supply and demand.

UPDATE 1-China June coal imports fall 34 pct on year

* Many cargoes rejected at Chinese ports after quality checks (Recasts to focus on year on year numbers, adds detail)

UPDATE 1-Oil prices fall as Iran nuclear deal seems likely

* U.S. crude has spent only 7 pct of time under $50 in past decade

Oil prices fall as Iran nuclear deal seems likely

SINGAPORE, July 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices opened up lower on Monday as Iran and six world powers were close to nailing down a nuclear deal, while Greece and its creditors failed to find a bailout agreement over the weekend.

Thailand ignites solar power investment in Southeast Asia

* Shares in Thai renewable energy companies outperform market

At least five killed in Nigeria's Rivers state shooting

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria, July 12 (Reuters) - At least five people were shot and killed on Saturday evening in a small community a few kilometres (miles) from Nigeria's largest refinery in the oil hub Port Harcourt in Rivers state, a spokesman police and local leaders said on Sunday.

Boko Haram attacks prison in Niger, four killed - military

NIAMEY, July 12 (Reuters) - Suspected Boko Haram militants launched an attack on the prison in the southern Niger town of Diffa late on Saturday, military sources said, in an apparent bid to free fellow members of the Nigerian Islamist group held there.

Major issues remain to be resolved in Iran talks -U.S. official

Vienna, July 12 (Reuters) - Major issues remain unresolved in the Iran nuclear talks, a senior U.S.

Latest clashes between Libyan soldiers, Islamists in Benghazi kill 19 - medics

BENGHAZI, Libya, July 11 (Reuters) - Around 19 people have been killed and 80 wounded in heavy clashes between Libyan soldiers and Islamist fighters in the eastern city of Benghazi in the past three days, medics said on Saturday.

North Dakota oil-loading hub lays off 10 percent of staff -source

TRENTON, N.D., July 10 (Reuters) - One of the largest facilities in North Dakota that loads oil onto railcars laid off 10 percent of its staff this week as it pares operations in an environment of lower oil prices, a source familiar with the company's operations said.

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