With its sales in the atomic-power sector falling by a third since the Fukushima accident, India "would be a major focus of business if regulatory clearance is given by the government, " a spokesman said.

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Shumlin, after meeting with Marois on Monday in Montreal, said a major impediment to improved rail communication remains the pre-clearance of passengers and cargo by customs officials from both countries when crossing the border.

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The chief executive of a major maker of DNA sequencing technology is talking about getting regulatory clearance to use his technology for medical purposes.

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Confusion over property ownership, the unforgiving geography of Port-au-Prince and its tightly-packed housing are all major challenges, explains Michael Wyrick - one of those contracted by the government to help with debris clearance and building demolition.

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