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UPDATE 2-UK officials block key shale gas project in blow to industry

LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - British local government officials rejected a shale gas project in northwest England on Monday, dealing a blow to Britain's shale gas sector that is supported by Prime Minister David Cameron's government.

UPDATE 1-UK says Argentine plan to seize Falklands oil driller assets 'unlawful'

LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Britain said on Monday any attempt by Argentina to seize the assets of oil drillers operating in the disputed Falkand Islands would be unlawful after Buenos Aires said it would pursue a local judge's order against six firms.

Yemen's Houthis shell Aden refinery for second time - official

SANAA, June 29 (Reuters) - Houthi forces in Yemen have shelled the refinery in the southern city of Aden for the second time in three days, an official at the facility said, hitting an empty fuel tank with a rocket.

Look after fossil fuel workers in shift to clean energy - union chief

BARCELONA, June 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Coal, oil and gas workers need a secure future as the world moves away from fossil fuel use, and governments and companies must plan to ensure any new global climate change deal is fair for all those impacted, a top trade unionist said.

UPDATE 2-Syrian army says recaptures Hasaka district from Islamic State

* Jihadists keep up offensive with spate of suicide bombings (Adds fighting detail)

China says thousands arrested suspected of environmental crimes

BEIJING, June 29 (Reuters) - Chinese police arrested thousands of people suspected of environmental crimes last year, a minister told parliament on Monday, as the world's most populous country vows to get serious on protecting the environment.

Polish minister to meet builder Saipem on delayed LNG terminal

BIELSKO-BIALA, Poland, June 29 (Reuters) - Polish treasury minister Andrzej Czerwinski said on Monday he would meet Italian construction firm Saipem next week to ensure a liquefied gas terminal on the Baltic Sea opens in 2015 after numerous delays.

UK officials reject second Cuadrilla shale gas project in a week

LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - British officials on Monday rejected another Cuadrilla Resources shale gas project in northwest England on the grounds of visual and noise impact, just four days after refusing a different shale gas planning application.

Britain, Canada to strengthen cooperation on nuclear energy

LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Britain and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to strengthen ties between the two countries' nuclear energy industries.

WIDER IMAGE-Australia keeps fingers crossed UNESCO won't blacklist Great Barrier Reef

LADY ELLIOT ISLAND, Australia, June 29 (Reuters) - With the Australian sun illuminating the crystal clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef in all their glory, UNESCO World Heritage delegates snorkelled for hours surrounded by manta rays, dolphins and reef sharks.

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