Before the caucus meeting, Prime Minister Khurelsukh received public representatives of protest with vehicles at their request and heard their thoughts on petroleum price increase and other social issues. PM addressed, “There are many things Mongolia cannot control related to oil products, which is completely import-dependent. The Government is taking necessary actions to maintain petroleum price, such as annulling excise tax on petroleum. Artificially sustaining petroleum price by printing money will not have effects in the long term and can fundamentally harm the economy.”

Minister of Finance Khurelbaatar Chimed explained, “Oil price has been falling for several weeks; however, it will take time for petroleum price to decrease as oil importers collected their reserves for higher price. The cheaper oil will be distributed in December, lowering petroleum price. Key driver for price raise was the U.S sanction on Iran, which affected global oil price.” After the meeting, the demonstrators announced to call off the protest.

"Antibiotics are one of the great advancements in medicine in the world. But antibiotic overuse can cause bacterial resistance," it said in a statement, urging the prescribed use of antibiotics.

The call was made after a survey by the World Health Organization's (WHO) found that antibiotics were used far more in Mongolia than in any other country.

Currently, the East Asian country is also marking World Antibiotic Awareness Week with various events nationwide.

For the occasion of the Scientific Workers’ Day of Mongolia, the Institute of Physics and Technology at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences organized an open day event, where inventions of the institute’s scholars were demonstrated. Secretary of the institute B.Batgerel said, “Our institute develops not only basic and applied research on physics and technology. It is an independent research center that utilizes scientific achievements for the country’s development. The institute does various applied research that are of significance to the people and country, such as monitoring the pollution in the environment and converting solar energy into electricity and heat.”

About an electric heater Doctor O.Bukhtsooj said, “To decrease air pollution, we are filling a normal heater with liquid. As it is not required to be connected to the plumbing system, it’s low cost to set it up. When it’s used for 24 hours every day for a whole month, the electricity bill will be MNT 57,600.”

The scientists gave lectures on ‘Origins of elements’ and ‘Monte Carlo method and its usage’ for university students.

Savushkin told Strana Rosatom newspaper that “cooperation continues, now on the basis of Russia’s newest 3+ generation technologies,” adding that the deadlines are tight and “in 2021 we are to begin construction works at Tianwan-7.”

Last week, ASE and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) inked contracts for the construction of units 7 and 8 at the Tianwan NPP. Rosatom is currently negotiating a framework contract for the construction works.

The largest joint NPP project between Russia and China, the Tianwan plant is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea. It was built in 2006 by Russia's nuclear power equipment and service export monopoly owned by Gazprom.

Two of its units, with a capacity of 1,000 MW each, were opened in 2007. Unit 3 was connected to the grid last December while unit 4 is expected to enter commercial operation in March 2019. Fuel loading at unit 4 was completed in September.

Construction of Tianwan Phase III (units 5 and 6) was originally scheduled to start in early 2011 but was suspended following Japan's Fukushima disaster. CNNC plans to put both units into commercial operation by the end of 2021.

Last year, Beijing and Moscow said they intended further strategic partnerships in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

At the outset of the meeting, Minister D.Tsogtbaatar emphasized that the European Union, ‘third neighbor’ of Mongolia, is reliable partner, which effectively supported Mongolia’s democracy and transition into market economy from the beginning. Mentioning fruitful outcomes of the Multi Indicative Program (MIP) being implemented by the EU for Mongolia, Mr. Tsogtbaatar noted an importance of expanding bilateral economic relations, in particular to augment investment of EU and its member states.

In turn, Mr. Mimica said that the EU is for stepping up its relations with Mongolia and informed that EUR50 million will be granted to Mongolia as a support for budgetary policy reform within the MIP.

The parties discussed about strengthening bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, putting agreed issues at high level meetings into action, especially to accelerate realization of definite projects on economic cooperation as well as reciprocal visits to be paid next year and activities on marking the 70th anniversary of establishment of the diplomatic ties, agreeing to make a joint plan.

At the meeting, Mr. Xue Jian conveyed greetings of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and introduced a plan of actions for marking 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between two countries. He also informed that Chinese side is working to realize issues agreed by two countries during the visit of Minister Wang Yi and accelerate implementation of certain projects.

Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar supported the plan on the joint celebration of 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and welcomed initiative works for forwarding certain projects of economic cooperation within the frames of strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership between two countries.

Moreover, Minister Tsogtbaatar underlined an importance of increasing the volume of Mongolia’s export goods and building favorable condition for transportation in order to fulfill an objective to bring bilateral trade turnover into USD10 billion by 2020.

In turn, Chinese side expressed its commitment to pay attention on the issues.

But the owner died earlier in a car accident on that busy road on Aug 21. Since then, her dog has been standing guard there every day, Chinese news platform Pear Video reported.

Video clips of the dog waiting for its owner has attracted the attention of Chinese netizens since the video was posted last Saturday (Nov 10), drawing more than a million views on Chinese social media platform Weibo.

A taxi driver said that the dog has been seen sitting at the railing in the middle of the road since the accident.

The dog is skittish, and runs away when approached. However, it always returns to the same spot, the taxi driver told news agency China News.

Some dog lovers have also reportedly left food near the railing for the dog.

But with the onset of winter in Inner Mongolia, some netizens are concerned about the dog's well-being.

One netizen wrote: "The weather is getting colder, and waiting in the middle of the road is not sustainable in the long run. Hope the family members of the dog's owner or the relevant authorities can take care of the dog."

A local charity is reaching out to the owner's family and will find a home for the dog if they are unable to contact them, China News reported.

Many other loyal canines have made a name for themselves. One of the most famous is an Akita dog named Hachiko in Japan. It became well known for meeting its owner every day at Tokyo's Shibuya railway station. It continued waiting for its owner even nine years after the man's death. Hachiko died in 1935 on a street in Shibuya, where its owner lived.

In 2015, a miniature schnauzer in Iowa walked 20 blocks to a hospital to find its owner, who was hospitalised for two weeks after surgery. Security footage captured the dog wandering around the hospital.

Earlier this year, Chinese netizens were swooning over an elderly dog named Xiongxiong who would wait outside a Chongqing metro station for its owner to return from work.

At the beginning of the meeting, President Battulga welcomed Mr. Neven Mimica to Mongolia and appreciated the opening of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Mongolia in anticipation of the 30th anniversary of bilateral cooperation. President Battulga remarked on the effective bilateral cooperation and EU assistance to Mongolia in the past, while expressing his confidence that the opening of the EU Delegation will help develop mutually beneficial cooperation and projects.

For his part, Mr. Neven Mimica expressed his full confidence that the opening of the Delegation will help strengthen the partnership between the European Union and Mongolia and intensify bilateral ties in all levels. The Commissioner stated the purpose of his visit which is to put into action works outlined in the Memorandum on Development Cooperation, signed on June 3rd, 2015, and to review the implementation progress. The Commissioner also discussed ways to increase the efficiency of non-refundable aids provided in phases by the EU to increase foreign investment and employment in Mongolia.

While acknowledging the positive effect of loans and aids granted to Mongolia on national development, President Battulga communicated that he prioritizes introduction of technology, especially agricultural technology, from the EU Member States to Mongolia, and furthermore, prefers mutually beneficial cooperation to loans and aids. The President discussed his views on solid investment and cooperation in this area.

US oil prices initially jumped on Monday after Saudi Arabia signaled plans to combat oversupply fears by cutting production. But the rally faded, and crude eventually closed below $60 a barrel for the first time since February.
Crude has now lost ground for 11 consecutive days, the longest slide since oil futures trading was introduced on the NYMEX in March 1983. The historic slump knocked oil into a bear market — barely a month after it hit four-year highs. Selling accelerated in extended trading, with crude breaking below $59 a barrel.
Monday's drop signals skepticism from investors that Saudi Arabia will be able to quickly mop up a glut of supply that has suddenly emerged.
"It will take time," said Ben Cook, portfolio manager at BP Capital Fund Advisors, an energy investment firm. "The market is in a show-me state. It wants to see the impact of those supply cuts."
The oil bear market has been sparked by a wide range of factors, including the global growth worries that have rocked the stock market. The Dow declined 602 points on Monday and the Nasdaq lost nearly 3%.
Another concern: US oil production has skyrocketed to record highs, potentially getting ahead of demand.
Trump administration also took a softer-than-expected approach to Iran sanctions. The United States eased concerns by granting temporary waivers that allow China, India and other countries to keep buying Iranian crude.
Saudi Arabia announced plans on Monday to reduce shipments by half a million barrels per day in December. And the kingdom voiced support for OPEC and its allies further cutting output next year.
Khalid Al Falih, Saudi Arabia's energy minister, said on Monday that OPEC and its allies realize they "need to do whatever it takes to balance the market."
The news sent crude soaring as high as $61.28 a barrel. Most of the selloff occurred before President Donald Trump voiced opposition to Saudi Arabia's efforts to balance the market.
"Hopefully, Saudi Arabia and OPEC will not be cutting oil production," Trump tweeted at 1:21 p.m. ET. "Oil prices should be much lower based on supply!"

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Hopefully, Saudi Arabia and OPEC will not be cutting oil production. Oil prices should be much lower based on supply!

It's unclear whether Trump's comments will force Saudi Arabia to shift strategies. The president repeatedly blamed OPEC earlier this year for higher oil prices. Saudi Arabia later stepped up and increased output to prevent prices from rising further.
"President Trump remains a big unknown," Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital, wrote to clients on Sunday. "His Twitter comments and back channel pressure played a pivotal role in prompting Saudi Arabia and its key OPEC allies to open the taps."