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UPDATE 1-Sea lion rescued from Santa Barbara oil spill dies at SeaWorld

LOS ANGELES, May 23 (Reuters) - A sea lion that became streaked with petroleum from an oil spill on California's Santa Barbara coastline this week has died after being taken to SeaWorld in San Diego to be cleaned and treated, officials said on Saturday.

Sea lion rescued from Santa Barbara oil spill dies at SeaWorld

LOS ANGELES, May 23 (Reuters) - A sea lion that became streaked with petroleum from an oil spill on California's Santa Barbara coastline has died after it was taken to SeaWorld in San Diego to be treated, officials said on Saturday.

Iran likely to abolish fuel subsidies - government adviser

DUBAI, May 23 (Reuters) - Iran is likely to abolish subsidised fuel allowances for motorists, an Oil Ministry adviser said on Saturday, in a move that will cut state spending but could also drive inflation and cause protests.

Sea urchin haven disturbed by Santa Barbara oil spill

LOS ANGELES, May 23 (Reuters) - Stephanie Mutz makes a living plucking sea urchins from the Santa Barbara coast and selling the prickly treasure to upscale restaurants in Southern California.

Ukraine seeks Russian gas discount extension - RIA news agency

MOSCOW, May 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine has asked Russia for an extension of a discount on the price of gas until the end of the year, Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Saturday, RIA news agency reported.

China's Hanergy undone in a few minutes of frantic trading

HONG KONG, May 23 (Reuters) - Not long after Hanergy Thin Film Power Group began its annual shareholder meeting at a plush Hong Kong hotel this week, the Chinese solar company's shares went into free fall.

REFILE-UPDATE 5-Suicide bomber kills 21 at Saudi Shi'ite mosque, Islamic State claims attack

* Some fear it could further fray sectarian relations in kingdom

China's Hanergy chairman sold some shares before stock plunge

HONG KONG, May 23 (Reuters) - The chairman of China's Hanergy Thin Film, which saw its shares tumble nearly 50 percent on Wednesday before trading was halted, had sold some shares before the plunge, Hong Kong stock exchange filings showed.

UPDATE 2-Safety measures ordered for failed oil pipeline in California

LOS ANGELES, May 22 (Reuters) - Owners of an oil pipeline that burst in California this week must take numerous corrective measures, including an in-depth analysis of factors contributing to the spill and a plan to fix any flaws found, before they can restart the line, U.S. safety officials said on Friday.

Activists damage habitat in Seattle bay during Shell oil protests

SEATTLE, May 22 (Reuters) - Environmental activists who fanned out in small boats across a Seattle bay over the weekend in a protest over Royal Dutch Shell 's plans for Arctic oil exploration in the have damaged "precious habitat" on the sea floor, a state official said on Friday.

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