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China’s coal imports fall by 43 percent

China’s coal imports amounted to 49.07 million during the first three months of the year, falling by 43 percent in comparison to the same period last year. This sharp decline can be attributed to a number of reasons, the most significant being China’s recent economic slowdown. As a result, demand from the industrial sector has slumped drastically, particularly as the practice of power plants purchasing extra coal in order to build stockpiles has ceased.

Stricter standards recently implemented for foreign coal so as to boost the domestic market have further accentuated the fall in imports. Yet, Chinese suppliers continue to be inflicted by debt and oversupply, while prices from overseas remain competitive.

Fewer coal purchases has been coupled with stricter regulations for traditional heavy industries as authorities make a more rigorous effort to reduce pollution. “Environmental pollution is a blight on people’s quality of life and trouble that weighs on their hearts,” Premier Li Keqiang told the National People’s Congress last month. “We must fight it with all our might.”

Beijing is also implementing a number of policies to make the country less energy-dependent; such as limiting the number of fuel intensive projects in badly polluted areas. Plans to reduce the annual consumption of coal by 176 million tonnes will have a direct impact on miners from the Western states of the US and Australia; both of which have experienced soaring sales as China’s energy demands rose exponentially during the peak of its economic boom.

Furthermore, as China continues to invest heavily in diversifying its energy mix, many believe that the glory days for international coal suppliers are over. Yet, Australian industry experts remain hopeful that this is not the case; as China continues to grow, the process of industrialisation and urbanisation is set to continue. According to a report published by the Minerals Council of Australia, around nine million people per annum are added to urban areas, thereby propping up China’s electricity consumption and maintaining growing demand – albeit at a slower rate.

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Shell to buy BG Group for $69bn

Following a turbulent few months during which falling oil prices have resulted in thousands of job cuts, billions of dollars in stranded assets and a string of less-than-impressive earnings, Royal Dutch Shell has reached an agreement with BG Group to acquire the smaller rival for $69.6bn. The deal, made up of both shares and cash, represents a 52 percent premium price on BG’s shares, as of April 7, and could create a new entity worth close to $300bn.

In the past six months, the price of oil has plummeted some 50 percent, and even the biggest names in the business are struggling to acclimatise to a new low price environment. However, the acquisition, which represents one of the biggest of the year so far, will go some way towards bolstering Shell’s competencies in deep water and LNG.

The combined group will add 25 percent to Shell’s proven oil and gas reserves, whilst also adding another 20 percent onto existing production. The combination also means that BG shareholders will benefit from the dividends enjoyed currently by Shell’s own shareholders and generate tax synergies of close to $2.5bn per annum.

By buying into a lesser rival, Shell is able to increase its reserves base using methods apart from exploration, which, in the current climate, is proving increasingly costly.

“This is an important transaction for Shell, accelerating the delivery of our strategy for shareholders. The result will be a more competitive, stronger company for both sets of shareholders in today’s volatile oil price world,” said Jorma Ollila, Chairman of Shell, in a statement. “Bold, strategic moves shape our industry. BG and Shell are a great fit. This transaction fits with our strategy and our read on the industry landscape around us,” added the Shell CEO Ben van Beurden.

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A Man Uptown Funk dance on the popular exercise equipment unexpectedly

Many people took the Uptown Funk's Mark Ronson and dance to Bruno Mars Cover and posted on social networks. But you can not do well and attract interest as much as this guy yet.

Carson Dean Uptown Funk dance on the exercise equipment in the gym club and posted in his Facebook and Youtube. Simple choreography interesting made her famous Ellen and invited Carson interview and dance to the audience again.

The video was viewed more than 50 million times on Facebook and thousands Comment!

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Justin Bieber - Beauty And A Beat ft. Nicki Minaj (History)

ustin Bieber is a Canadian pop star who was discovered via YouTube. His debut album, My World, went platinum in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Synopsis

Born in 1994 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, to a single mother, Justin Bieber took second place in a local talent competition at a young age and later turned into a YouTube phenomenon. He signed a record contract with Usher and became the first solo artist to have four singles enter the Top 40 before the release of a debut album. His record "My World" has gone platinum in several countries. He lives and works in Atlanta.

Childhood

Born on March 1, 1994, in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Justin Bieber was raised by a single mom in the small town of Stratford. Bieber, whose debut album, My World, hit stores in November 2009, is a true overnight success, having gone from an unknown, untrained singer whose mother posted YouTube clips of her boy performing, to a budding superstar with a big-time record deal, all in just two years.

Bieber always had an interest in music. His mother gave him a drum kit for his second birthday and, as he tells it, he was "basically banging on everything I could get my hands on."

But it was an obscure talent contest in his hometown, in which the 12-year-old Bieber finished second that put him on the road to superstardom. As a way to share his singing with family, Justin and his mom began posting clips of Bieber performing covers of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Ne-Yo on YouTube.

Within months, Justin was an Internet sensation, with a large following of fans, and an eager manager arranging for the teenager to fly to Atlanta to consider a record deal. There, Bieber had a chance meeting with Usher, who eventually signed the young singer to a contract.
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Career Highlights

Bieber's first single, "One Time," went certified platinum in his native Canada shortly after its release in May 2009. His album My World matched that success, selling more than 137,000 copies within a week of hitting stores. Bieber broke into the Billboard Top 10 in early 2010 with "Baby," which also featured Ludcris. Bieber soon released My World 2.0 (2010), which offered his growing fan base ten new songs.

In 2011, Bieber took to the big screen in the concert documentary Never Say Never. His fans crowded movie theaters to catch him in action on stage and get a glimpse of his life behind the scenes. The movie, which eventually earned more than $73 million at the box office, also had guest appearances by Kanye West, Miley Cyrus and Bieber's musical mentor Usher. That same year, Bieber released an album featuring his own take on such holiday classics as "All I Want For Christmas Is," his duet with Mariah Carey.

Bieber had his biggest hit single to date in April 2012 with "Boyfriend." The song appears on his latest album Believe released in June.

Tarnished Image

While still only in his teens, Bieber has survived his first public scandal. A woman filed suit against Bieber in 2011, claiming that he was the father of her child. But a DNA test proved that the young pop star was not the father and the woman dropped her lawsuit. Bieber sang about the scandal in the song "Maria."

That was only the beginning of a string of scandals, bad behavior and unfavorable press for the young pop artist. In March 2013, Bieber's neighbor accused the singer of spitting on him in addition to threatening him. Two months later, members of Bieber's neighborhood in Calabasas, California, complained about that he was driving too fast in a residential area. The charges against Bieber in both instances were declined.

On April 15, 2013, Bieber visited a museum in Amsterdam that paid tribute to  Anne Frank. Upon writing that the young journalist "would have been a Belieber," he faced more backlash from the public. On July 9, 2013, his image was scrutinized once again after he was recorded urinating in a janitor's bucket and yelling "F--- Bill Clinton," holding a photo of the former president. Although he later apologized, his previously squeaky clean image began to tarnish even more.

On January 14, 2014, Bieber's home in California was searched after he was accused of egging a neighbor's house. Nine days later, Bieber was arrested for suspicion of drag racing and driving under the influence. After a Breathalyzer test showed that Bieber wasn't sober, he was taken into custody where he stayed until he posted bail, which was set at $2,500.

Personal Life

Teen idol Justin Bieber broke the hearts of many of his young female fans in 2010 when he started dating television actress and singer Selena Gomez. It hasn't been easy for Gomez to be Bieber's girlfriend. She has been accosted by some of his devoted followers. There were even death threats against her posted on Twitter after the pair was photographed kissing while on vacation in 2011. The couple ended their relationship in November 2012.

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Lady Gaga - Dope (Explicit) (VEVO Presents)

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒɜrməˈnɒtə/ STEF-ə-nee jur-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. She initially performed in theater, appearing in high school plays, and studied at CAP21 through New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before dropping out to pursue a musical career. After leaving a rock band, participating in the Lower East Side's avant garde performance art circuit, and being dropped from a contract with Def Jam Recordings, Gaga worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. There, recording artist Akon noticed her vocal abilities and helped her to sign a joint deal with Interscope Records and his own KonLive Distribution.

Gaga rose to prominence with her debut album The Fame (2008), a critical and commercial success which produced global chart-topping singles such as "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". A follow-up EP, The Fame Monster (2009), was met with a similar reception and released the successful singles "Bad Romance", "Telephone", and "Alejandro". Her second full-length album Born This Way was released in 2011, topping the charts in more than 20 countries, including the United States, where it sold over one million copies in its first week. The album produced number one single "Born This Way". Her third album Artpop, released in 2013, topped the US charts and included the successful singles "Applause" and "Do What U Want". In 2014, Gaga released a collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett titled Cheek to Cheek, which debuted at number one in the United States and became her third consecutive number one album in the country.

Gaga is noted for her flamboyant and diverse contributions to the music industry via her fashion, live performances, and music videos. With global album and single sales of 28 million and 140 million respectively, as of April 2015, she is one of the best-selling musicians of all time.[2] Her achievements include six Grammy Awards, 13 MTV Video Music Awards, and 13 Guinness World Records. She regularly appears on Billboard's Artists of the Year lists and Forbes's power and earnings rankings, and was named one of the world's most influential people by Time in 2010. In the same year, Billboard named her the Artist of the Year.[3] Outside of her music, she is noted for her philanthropic endeavors and activism for LGBT rights.

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