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<title><![CDATA[Yara appoints new Head of Communications to the Executive Management Team]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-07-02): Bente G. H. Slaatten will become Yara International's new Head of Communications, replacing Arne Cartridge, who leaves on October 1, 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Accident at Yara Tertre plant in Belgium  ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[An accident at the Tertre plant is likely to halt ammonia production for a prolonged period. Two people were injured, but their injuries are not critical.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's second quarter results 2009]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara has successfully priced its second USD bond offer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-06-05): Yara has priced its previously announced 10-year bond offering of USD 500 million with a yield of 7.95 % per annum.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara issues US dollar bonds]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-06-04): Yara has today decided to launch a new US dollar bond offering.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara with permanent NPK closure in Peremarton, Hungary  ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-05-28): Yara International ASA will permanently close its NPK plant in Peremarton, Hungary. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara changes to the Executive Management Team]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (19 May 2009): Yara International ASA is introducing changes to the company's Executive Management Team through both an internal reshuffle and the hiring of new employees. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM approves dividend and buy-back program ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-05-08): Yara International ASA's Annual General Meeting approved yesterday a dividend of NOK 4.50 per share, cancelled repurchased shares and renewed the authorization of the Board of Directors to acquire own shares.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to appoint new Chief Personel Officer  ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2009 12:33:07 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strong cash flow]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-04-28): Yara International ASA reports strong cash flow for first quarter 2009 as Yara competed well for deliveries and reduced inventories.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder: Program for the publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2009]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM and new buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-04-15): Yara International ASA will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 7 May at 06:00 p.m. at Bygdøy alle 2, Oslo. The Board asks the General Meeting to cancel already bought back shares and authorize a new share buy-back program.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2009]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara publishes 2008 Annual Report]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara prolongs maintenance stops for NPK production]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-03-31): Yara International ASA will during second quarter prolong the planned maintenance stops for its Nordic NPK production. The prolongations will reduce NPK production with approximately 200,000 tons and production of co-product Calcium Nitrate with approximately 50,000 tons. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara secures NOK 1,925 million in the Norwegian bond market]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara Sluiskil receives safety and environmental award]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-03-16): Yara is awarded the first ever Green Leaf Award for its Sluiskil plant in the Netherlands. The plant has an outstanding safety record, has dramatically reduced its emissions of NOX and N2O in recent years, and is one of the world's most energy-efficient fertilizer plants.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara issues NOK bonds]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-03-12): Yara International ASA has decided to seek financing in the Norwegian bond market. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:47:39 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara restarts production in Le Havre]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-02-25): Yara International ASA has decided to restart production of ammonia and urea at its site in Le Havre, France, in mid March. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports satisfactory underlying results in challenging quarter]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-02-17): Yara International ASA reports satisfactory underlying results for fourth quarter 2008, with significant negative one-offs. The results are weaker than last year due to lower sales volumes, write-downs on third-party sourced inventories and foreign exchange losses on debt. Full-year 2008 results are the best so far for Yara.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder:  Program for the publication of Yara International's fourth quarter results 2008]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara completes 50% JV with NOC/LIA of Libya]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-02-09): Yara International ASA, National Oil Corporation of Libya (NOC) and Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) today signed the final agreements to create the fertiliser joint venture Libyan Norwegian Fertiliser Company (Lifeco). Yara, NOC and LIA will have ownership shares in the new company of 50%, 25% and 25% respectively. The closing of the deal follows approval of the required licenses under the Libyan Investment Law.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:12:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara restarts production in Ferrara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-01-22): Yara International ASA has decided to restart production of urea and ammonia at its site in Ferrara, Italy. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara investigation report on Porsgrunn incident]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2009-01-14):  The five-person team that has investigated the explosion at one of the two the NPK plants in Porsgrunn has concluded that the serious incident that occurred on 3 December was caused by the decomposition of liquid in the NP buffer tank. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara JV with temporary production stop in Ince]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-12-08): Yara International ASA's joint venture, GrowHow UK Ltd, will temporarily stop ammonia and ammonium nitrate production in Ince, UK after Christmas. The site has an annual capacity of 365,000 tons ammonia and 500,000 tons of ammonium nitrate. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara acts to mitigate current slow-down with a flexible business model]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-12-09):  Yara International ASA has delivered strong financial performance and executed major growth projects. The company today meets with investors and analysts for Yara's Capital Markets Day to present how it is using its flexible business model to mitigate the current slow-down and prepare for long-term growth.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2008 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to expand phosphate operation in Siilinjärvi, Finland]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-12-08): Yara International ASA will strengthen its phosphate rock base by investing in new capacity at its mine in Siilinjärvi in Finland. The EUR 60 million investment will increase capacity from 850,000 tons to 1 million tons per year. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara JV with temporary ammonia production stop in Billingham]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-12-08): Yara International ASA's joint venture, GrowHow UK Ltd, has temporarily stopped ammonia production in Billingham, UK. The plant has an annual capacity of 550,000 tons ammonia.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fire at Yara Porsgrunn under control]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-12-03): Following an earlier explosion, the resulting fire in NPK plant 3 at Yara's Porsgrunn site is under control. Four people were injured, of which two are in hospital. Everyone who signed in to the factory premises during today have been accounted for. There are no missing persons. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2008 14:29:38 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara with permanent NPK closure in Kedainiai and temporary NPK stop in Ravenna]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-12-01): Yara International ASA will permanently close its NPK plant in Kedainiai, Lithuania. NPK production at Yara's site in Ravenna, Italy will be temporarily stopped by mid December. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara temporarily stops production in Le Havre and reduces production in Sluiskil]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-11-14): Yara International ASA will temporarily stop production of ammonia and urea at its site in Le Havre, France by early next week. Ammonia and urea production at Yara's site in Sluiskil, Netherlands, will also be reduced temporarily. The timing of restarts will depend on the development in ammonia, urea and natural gas markets.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Yara Fertilizer Industry Handbook published]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-11-03): Yara has today released the 2008 edition of its Fertilizer Industry Handbook containing updated information about the fertilizer market and industry.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:44:38 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara temporarily stops production at Ferrara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-10-24): Yara will temporarily stop production of urea and ammonia at its site in Ferrara, Italy from 1 November 2008.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strong quarter with increased margins]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-10-17): Yara International ASA reports a strong quarter, with higher prices more than compensating for increased raw material cost and lower volumes. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder:  Program for the publication of Yara International's third quarter results 2008]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Jørgen Ole Haslestad takes up post as new Yara President and CEO ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-10-01):  Jørgen Ole Haslestad today takes over as President and CEO of Yara International replacing Thorleif Enger who reached his desired retirement age.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara International Receives Investment Canada Act Approval]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-09-29): Yara International ASA ("Yara") announced today that it has obtained approval from the Canadian Federal Minister of Industry under the Investment Canada Act in connection with Yara's proposed acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Saskferco Products ULC. ("Saskferco").  Yara has now received all regulatory approvals necessary to complete the investment.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara increases ownership in Burrup Holding with 5 percentage points ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-09-16):  Yara International ASA has agreed with Mr. Pankaj Oswal to buy from him a 5 percent ownership in Burrup Holdings Ltd (BHL) for USD 141 million. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to establish JV with NOC/LIA of Libya]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-07-17):  Yara International ASA and National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya / Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) have completed all major agreements to establish a joint venture for the production and marketing of mineral fertilizer. The planned joint venture will be owned 50% by Yara and 50% by the Libyan party (National Oil Corporation and Libyan Investment Authority) and includes the ammonia and urea plants located at Marsa El Brega in Libya, presently owned by NOC. It is planned that the newly formed joint venture will commence the operation of the plants during the month of September 2008.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strongest quarter so far with further  margin expansion]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-07-15): Yara International ASA reports its strongest quarterly result so far, mainly driven by strong demand expanding urea, nitrate and NPK margins. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara enters into agreement to acquire Saskferco in landmark growth initiative]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-07-15): Yara International ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Canadian nitrogen producer Saskferco for CAD 1.6 billion in enterprise value. The landmark transaction strengthens Yara's production and marketing position in North America and serves as a solid platform for further growth and value creation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CORRECTION: Program for the publication of Yara International's second quarter results 2008]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:03:01 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Egil Hogna appointed new Yara CFO]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-07-07): Yara International ASA has appointed Egil Hogna (37) new Chief Financial Officer. He will take up the position from August and succeeds Sven Ombudstvedt.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Two African Visionaries Awarded Prize for Contributions to African Green Revolution]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-07-01): As the current global food crisis presses on, there is an unprecedented need for the issues of food security and agricultural production to once again rise to the top echelon of the development agenda, particularly in Africa, which struggles to reach the Millennium Development goal on eliminating extreme poverty and hunger. Two African visionaries - Florence Wambugu of Kenya and Victor Mfinanga of Tanzania - are being awarded for their astounding efforts to do just that, and their achievements derived from science, networking, entrepreneurship and risk-taking to improve agricultural sustainability and help to alleviate hunger and poverty in their respective countries.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200807/1232296.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Sven Ombudstvedt to leave Yara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:44:08 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200806/1232413.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Jørgen Ole Haslestad appointed new Yara CEO]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-06-30): After a successful period as CEO of Yara International, Thorleif Enger will retire from the company. He will be replaced by Jørgen Ole Haslestad (57), who will become the new CEO of Yara International as of September 2008.  Mr. Enger steps down at his desired retirement age of 65 years.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200806/1232037.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara contracts Uhde for Sluiskil urea upgrade]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-06-26): Yara Sluiskil BV has contracted Uhde GmbH to design and build a new world-scale urea plant to replace old assets at its Sluiskil production site in the Netherlands. Yara will invest in total approximately EUR 400 million on the site, to produce 1.3 million tons per year from 2011.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200806/1231207.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's second quarter results 2008]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200806/1230410.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara links up with leading bioenergy provider Ensus]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-06-23): Yara International ASA invests EUR 30 million in a new world-scale liquid carbon dioxide facility and enters into a long term partnership with Ensus Group. Following the agreement, CO2 raw gas produced at the Ensus wheat refining plant, which is the largest in Europe, will be supplied into the new Yara plant and upgraded to high purity liquid CO2 for the growing UK food and beverages industry.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:30:17 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200806/1229987.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara Acquires Stake in Agrico Canada]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-05-28): Yara International has purchased 25% of Agrico Canada Ltd, a leading supplier of fertilizer products and services in Canada and the USA. Yara's partnership with Agrico Canada marks a logical progression for two companies committed to serving the needs of Canadian agriculture.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200805/1223029.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara and Burrup Holdings sign MoU to build TAN plant]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-05-13): Yara International ASA and Burrup Holdings Pty Ltd (BHPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a 350,000 ton p.a. technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) plant through the proposed 50/50 joint venture company Burrup Nitrates (BNPL). ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200805/1217979.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New Chief Legal Counsel in Yara International ASA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-05-09):  Trygve Faksvaag, currently MD of Yara Switzerland has been appointed Chief Legal Counsel in Yara replacing Ken Wallace who has decided to return to the US and retire as of 1 July 2008.  Trygve Faksvaag will report to the CEO of Yara, Thorleif Enger.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200805/1218052.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM approves dividend and buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-05-09):  Yara's Annual General Meeting yesterday approved a dividend of NOK 4.00 per share and renewed the authorization of the Board of Directors to acquire own shares.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200805/1217381.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara sells chemical supply activities to Brenntag]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-04-25): Yara has reached agreement with the Brenntag Group to sell certain chemical supply activities at its Köping and Tertre sites, as part of the commitments agreed with the European Union for approval of its acquisition of Kemira GrowHow Oyj.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1213385.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara sells holding in SQM]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-04-22):  Yara International ASA has sold its indirect holding in SQM with a profit before tax of approximately USD 80 million. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1211562.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Sale of Yara shares by Hallgeir Storvik]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1210805.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[YARA - NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-04-18): To the shareholders of Yara International ASA. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1209800.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strong results with increased margins]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-04-18):  Yara International ASA reports strong results for first quarter 2008. Results improved amid a strong European market with significant margin expansions for nitrate and NPK fertilizer.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1210659.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM and new buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1209689.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder: Program for the publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2008]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1209424.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to sell 50% of holding in China BlueChemical]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-04-08): Yara International ASA has today offered for sale 50 % of its shares in China Blue Chemical Ltd.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:05:43 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1207451.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2008]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Apr 2008 12:43:07 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1206611.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara publishes 2007 Annual Report]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200804/1205572.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Gateway to growth in the USA ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-02-20):  Yara invests in a new storage facility for dry bulk fertilizer at the Port of Stockton in California. The state-of-the-art facility allows Yara to better serve the US agricultural sector and creates a platform for growth in a prime market. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200802/1193623.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara makes further progress towards JV in Libya ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Place (2008-02-18):  Yara International ASA, the National Oil Corporation of Libya (NOC) and the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) have come a step further in plans to establish a joint venture for the production and marketing of mineral fertilizer in Libya.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:49:40 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200802/1192717.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strong results with improved margins and volume growth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-02-14): Yara International ASA reports strong financial results for fourth quarter 2007 due to improved fertilizer prices, strong volume growth for both fertilizer and industrial products and a gain on the establishment of the Yara Praxair joint venture. The integration of Kemira GrowHow is on track.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200802/1191742.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder: Yara fourth-quarter results publication moved to 14 February]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200802/1190572.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara signs HoA with Deepak Fertilisers]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2008-02-06): Yara has signed a Heads of Agreement with Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Limited (DFPCL) based in Pune, India with the intention of establishing a joint venture company for production and marketing of technical ammonium nitrate and specialty fertilizers. Yara will own 49% of the planned joint venture.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200802/1188768.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara fourth-quarter results publication moved to 14 February]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:34:16 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200801/1185953.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara Praxair JV established]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-12-03): Yara International ASA and Praxair, Inc have established the joint venture Yara Praxair. The agreement will result in a one-time net income for Yara of more than NOK 700 million, which will be booked in the fourth quarter 2007.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200712/1297849.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara delivering growth in an attractive industry]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-11-20): Yara International ASA continues to deliver strong financial performance and execution of growth projects. As the company today meets with its major investors and analysts for Yara's Capital Markets Day, CEO Thorleif Enger presents strong market fundamentals with profitable growth opportunities for the company. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:50:43 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200711/1169480.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara JV Qafco signs letter of intent for expansion]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-11-12): Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qafco) has signed a letter of intent for the construction of the Qafco-5 expansion project. The total cost of the project is estimated at USD 3.2 billion. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:38:50 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200711/1167675.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara wins environmental award ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-11-07):  His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway awarded Norway's prestigious environmental prize "Glassbjørnen" - The Glass Bear - on Tuesday afternoon in Oslo. Yara's technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions won the Prize of Honor, as well as being a Product finalist.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Nov 2007 13:47:11 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200711/1166732.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Kemira GrowHow third-quarter results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-10-31): Kemira GrowHow Oyj ("GrowHow") has reported results for third quarter 2007. The GrowHow third-quarter result will be included in Yara's fourth-quarter results on an equity-accounted basis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:11:53 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200710/1164537.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara strengthens urea position with Sluiskil upgrade]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-10-19): Yara International ASA strengthens its production base by investing in a new urea unit at its Sluiskil plant in the Netherlands. The investment increases urea production by roughly 45 percent to 3,500 tonnes per day from 2011, creating a world-scale facility at an investment cost of approximately EUR 300 million. Construction is planned to start in 2008.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:46:21 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200710/1161132.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strong results with improved margins]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-10-19): Yara International ASA reports strong financial results for the third quarter 2007 due to improved fertilizer margins, increased sales of environmental products and a strong production performance.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:31:31 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200710/1161128.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder - Program for the publication of Yara International's third quarter results 2007]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200710/1154916.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Final result Yara Tender Offer for Kemira GrowHow]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-10-05): Yara Nederland B.V.'s ownership, after the completion of the Tender Offer, increases to 97.55 percent of the shares and votes in Kemira GrowHow Oyj, excluding the shares held by Kemira GrowHow Oyj.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 09:23:48 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200710/1158165.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Preliminary result Yara Tender Offer for Kemira GrowHow]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-09-28): According to the preliminary outcome of the Tender Offer, the Kemira GrowHow Oyj shares, for which the Tender Offer has been validly accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer, represent approximately 97.45 percent of the shares and votes in Kemira GrowHow Oyj, excluding the shares held by Kemira GrowHow Oyj.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:12:44 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200709/1156795.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New Yara Fertilizer Industry Handbook published]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-09-25): Yara has today released the 2007 edition of its Fertilizer Industry Handbook containing updated information about the fertilizer market and industry.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:51:13 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200709/1155586.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara set to complete acquisition of Kemira GrowHow Oyj]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-09-21):  Yara International ASA has received clearance from the European Commission to acquire Kemira GrowHow Oyj, and will waive the remaining preconditions for its tender offer. The European Commission approval is subject to certain conditions that Yara International ASA is committed to fulfill. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:18:31 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200709/1155352.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's third quarter results 2007]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:56:13 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200709/1154914.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Daniel Clauw leaves Yara International ASA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:00:41 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200709/1153414.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara and Wilhelmsen enter innovative environmental collaboration]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo/Lysaker (2007-08-28): The maritime market is being offered the first complete solution able to eliminate polluting nitrogen oxides (NOx).]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200708/1149553.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strong results with lower energy costs]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-07-17): Yara International ASA reports strong financial results for the second quarter 2007 due to higher fertilizer prices, lower energy costs, improved production performance and a strong Brazilian market. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:38:27 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200707/1140074.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara will launch Kemira GrowHow prospectus on 18 July]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-07-16):  Yara International ASA will publish a prospectus on 18 July for its mandatory offer on all shares in Kemira GrowHow Oyj through its wholly-owned subsidiary Yara Nederland B.V.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:11:20 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200707/1139932.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder: Program for the publication of Yara International's second quarter results 2007]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:22:34 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200707/1136177.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara Prize awarded Josephine Okot and Akin Adesina]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-07-04): The Board of the Yara Foundation awards the African Green Revolution Yara Prize for 2007 to Josephine Okot  and Akinwumi Adesina for their pioneering work with agricultural inputs and agrodealer networks. The Yara Foundation recognizes their contributions to boosting agricultural productivity and creating livelihood opportunities for communities across Africa. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 09:37:55 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200707/1137445.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's second quarter results 2007]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:35:40 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200706/1136174.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara: conditions of the tender offer for Kemira GrowHow]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-06-21):  Yara International ASA will make a mandatory offer for all shares in Kemira GrowHow Oyj through its wholly-owned subsidiary Yara Nederland B.V. Timetable and conditions of the tender offer for Kemira GrowHow's shares are given below.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:11:20 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200706/1134718.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara will launch offer to acquire Kemira GrowHow ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-05-24): Yara International ASA has today acquired 30.05 percent of all shares and votes in Kemira GrowHow Oyj from the State of Finland. The purchase price paid for the shares is EUR 12.12 per share. As a result of the acquisition, Yara will launch a mandatory tender offer for the remaining shares in the company at the same price of EUR 12.12 per share in accordance with the Finnish Securities Markets Act. The offer will strengthen the long-term growth and value creation prospects for the combined company.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 13:18:59 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200705/1128738.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara and Praxair to establish JV in industrial gases]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-05-16): Yara International ASA and Praxair, Inc., the world's third largest industrial gases company, have signed a Heads of Agreement with the intention of establishing a joint venture to further enhance development opportunities for Yara's industrial gases business. The planned joint venture would be owned 50% by each partner and comprise Yara's existing industrial gases business located in Norway, Denmark and Sweden.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 07:59:59 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200705/1127161.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM approves dividend and buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-05-11):  Yara's Annual General Meeting yesterday approved a dividend of NOK 2.50 per share, cancelled repurchased shares and renewed the authorization of the Board of Directors to acquire own shares.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 08:25:28 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200705/1126188.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to establish JV with NOC of Libya]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-04-25):  Yara International ASA has signed a Heads of Agreement with the National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya with the intention to establish a joint venture for production and marketing of mineral fertilizer. The planned joint venture will be owned 50% by each partner and will comprise the ammonia and urea plants located in Marsa el Brega in Libya, presently owned by NOC. The intention is to finalize the negotiations and to establish the new company by the end of 2007.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200704/1121584.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to establish JV with Kribhco of India]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-04-20): Yara International ASA has signed a Heads of Agreement with Kribhco of India with the intention to establish a joint venture for production and marketing of mineral fertilizer. The partners will each own 50% of the planned joint venture.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:45:36 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200704/1120216.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara achieves strong results with higher volumes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-04-20):  Yara International ASA reports strong results for the first quarter 2007. Results improved as the European fertilizer market recovered, global fertilizer prices strengthened and energy costs were slightly down.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:32:11 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200704/1120212.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara's Annual Report 2006 published]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:31:10 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200704/1119048.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM and new buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-04-18):  Yara International ASA will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 10 May 18.00 CET at Bygdøy alle 2, Oslo. The Board asks the General Meeting to cancel already bought back shares and to authorize a new share buy-back program.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:21:27 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200704/1119473.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder:  Program for the publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2007]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:05:46 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200704/1115945.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2007]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:28:22 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200703/1115943.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara publishes 2006 Annual Accounts]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:29:10 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200703/1115391.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara enters new gas supply agreement with Gazprom]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-02-16): Yara has entered into an agreement with Gazprom for the delivery of natural gas to its plant in Le Havre, France.  The agreement is significant for Yara as it opens up for more flexible and competitive natural gas supply and pricing in Europe. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:03:39 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200702/1105500.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strong results and overseas sales growth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-02-09): Yara International ASA reports strong financial results for the fourth quarter 2006. Increased sales in Latin America and Asia, together with continued growth in industrial applications, more than compensated for delayed fertilizer deliveries in Europe and North America. European energy cost increased, but is expected to decrease the next two quarters.    ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 Feb 2007 08:30:09 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200702/1103616.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's fourth quarter results 2006]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2007 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200702/1097647.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara outsources IT services to IBM]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2007-01-24): Yara International and IBM have signed a comprehensive IT outsourcing agreement. The seven-year contract has a total initial value of NOK 1.26 billion.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:02:08 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200701/1099629.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's fourth quarter results 2006]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:06:39 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200701/1097632.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara positioned for growth in an attractive industry]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-11-21): Yara International ASA continues to show strong financial performance and market position gains. As the company today meets with its major investors and analysts for Yara's Capital Markets Day, CEO Thorleif Enger presents an optimistic view on the market fundamentals and opportunities for profitable growth for the company.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:49:02 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200611/1089138.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[IDS distributes Air1 in its European AdBlue® network ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:41:24 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200611/1089121.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[New business unit structure in Europe]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Nov 2006 09:00:07 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200611/1085993.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara acquires Mexican fertilizer company Olmeca]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-10-30):  Yara International ASA has acquired the Mexican fertilizer company Olmeca from Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM). Olmeca had sales of 160,000 tonnes of fertilizers in 2005 and is considered an ideal vehicle to drive Yara's market position in Mexico. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:17:40 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200610/1084541.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports strong results and strategic growth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-10-20): Yara International ASA reports strong financial results for third quarter 2006. However, increased energy costs were only partly offset by improved market position and higher prices. During the quarter Yara established a platform for growth in the world's largest nitrogen fertilizer and chemicals market via a strategic partnership agreement with China BlueChemical.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:29:58 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200610/1082385.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder : Program for the publication of Yara International's third quarter results 2006]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200610/1073683.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's third quarter results 2006]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 2 Oct 2006 08:26:37 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200610/1073681.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara acquires 50% of Balderton Fertilisers]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-09-04): Yara International ASA has acquired 50% of the Geneva-based trading company Balderton Fertilisers SA. The acquisition will strengthen Yara's existing ammonia and fertilizer trade business and will support further growth through improved sourcing capabilities and new distribution channels.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 4 Sep 2006 08:27:48 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200609/1073133.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara and China BlueChemical enter strategic partnership]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED STATES Oslo (2006-09-01): Yara International ASA and China BlueChemical LTD have agreed to establish a strategic partnership to pursue growth opportunities in China. In connection with China BlueChemical's proposed initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Yara will purchase an up to 3.2 percent ownership stake in the Company at a price to be set in the IPO. Yara is the exclusive strategic investor in China BlueChemical's proposed IPO.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 1 Sep 2006 08:30:22 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200609/1072887.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara offers to buy non-voting shares in Fertibrás]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-08-31): Yara has decided to make a public offer to acquire all non-voting shares in Fertibrás S.A.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:35:44 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200608/1072525.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara announces organizational adjustments]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-08-25): Yara International ASA announces organizational adjustments to support its long-term growth ambition. A new business area with responsibility for supply and trade is established as part of Yara management team. In addition several key positions have been reassigned.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:31:29 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200608/1071571.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara acquires a controlling interest in Fertibras]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200607/1071996.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder: Program for the publication of Yara International's second quarter results 2006]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200607/1061058.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[QAFCO to build melamine plant]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:51:27 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200607/1063672.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara makes a profit on energy optimization]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-07-11):  Yara International ASA has booked a positive operating income and EBITDA effect of NOK 300 million in second quarter by utilizing optimization and arbitrage opportunities related to one specific energy contract.  Yara has earlier guided that energy costs in second quarter are expected to increase by some NOK 600 million compared with second quarter last year.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 08:40:33 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200607/1062962.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's second quarter results 2006]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 08:32:14 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200606/1061051.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to divest Ceylon Oxygen Ltd ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-06-29):  Yara Industrial has entered into an agreement to sell its shareholding of 70.85% in Ceylon Oxygen Ltd. to Actis South Asia Fund 2 LP. The divestment is part of Yara's strategy to streamline operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:27:18 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200606/1060623.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara stops production at Le Havre temporarily]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-06-26): Yara International ASA has decided to stop production of ammonia at the production plant in Le Havre, France from July 1, 2006. Consequently on-site urea production will cease from the same date. The timing of any restart will depend on developments in the gas market.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:29:46 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200606/1059863.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara's ammonia fleet sale to be booked in third quarter]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200606/1059675.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara and Bellona cooperating on important environmental issues]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200606/1057408.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Ms. Celina Cossa and Ms. Fidelis Wainaina awarded the African Green Revolution Yara Prize for 2006]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-06-15): The Board of the Yara Foundation has decided to award the African Green Revolution Yara Prize for 2006 jointly to Ms. Celina Cossa and Ms. Fidelis Wainaina for their grassroots work with small-scale farmers in Mozambique and Kenya respectively. The Yara Foundation recognizes their contribution to building a sustainable self-sufficient food supply in some of the poorest communities in Africa. Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro will present the prize to the winners at an award ceremony in Oslo, Norway on September 2, 2006.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200606/1056903.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM approves dividend and buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-05-12):  Yara's Annual General Meeting yesterday approved a dividend of NOK 2.35 per share, cancelled repurchased shares and renewed the authorization of the Board of Directors to acquire own shares.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 08:47:33 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200605/1050812.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara repositions Köping as a TAN plant]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-05-09): Yara International ASA has decided to strengthen its position in technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) through an investment of NOK 125 million at the production plant in Köping, Sweden. Following the expansion, Yara Köping will be a world scale producer of TAN with an annual production capacity of 320,000 tonnes. The production of fertilizers will, as part of the repositioning of the plant, cease in the second quarter of 2007.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2006 08:41:25 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200605/1049909.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara sells ammonia fleet to BW Gas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-04-27):  Yara International ASA and BW Gas have today entered into a Heads of Agreement under which Yara divests most of its ammonia shipping assets to BW Gas. This comprises seven fully owned ammonia vessels and three charter-parties. The agreed price is USD 347 million, of which Yara receives USD 235 million after having spent USD 112 million on buying out two partly owned vessels.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:00:25 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200604/1047365.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara achieves strong results in turbulent energy market]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-04-21): Yara International ASA reports strong results for the first quarter 2006. Despite energy costs increases of more than NOK 600 million for the quarter, Yara maintained 96 percent of its earnings per share. Joint venture earnings from low-cost gas regions grew significantly.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:36:45 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200604/1045961.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[World scale ammonia plant opens in Burrup]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-04-19): Yara International ASA strengthens its position in Asia with the opening of the world's largest greenfield ammonia plant in Burrup, Western Australia. Yara, which holds a 30 percent stake in the plant will market and sell 100 percent of the production.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:27:31 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200604/1045462.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara's Annual Report 2005 published]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:27:07 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200604/1044711.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2006]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:21:11 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200604/1044684.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM and new buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-04-10): Yara International ASA will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 11 May 18.00 CET at the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo. The Board asks the General Meeting to cancel already bought back shares and to authorize a new share buy-back program.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:30:27 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200604/1044446.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara publishes 2005 Annual Accounts]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:46:43 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200603/1042069.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to acquire 100 percent of Phosyn plc]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-03-22): Yara International ASA has entered into a letter of intent with the other shareholders of the UK based micronutrient company, Phosyn plc, to increase its shareholding position from 35 to 100 percent.  This planned acquisition confirms Yara's commitment to expanding its speciality plant nutrition business.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:31:46 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200603/1040552.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara signs climate gas cooperation with Johnson Matthey]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-02-23): Yara International ASA is making its nitrous oxide catalyst available to the chemical industry and has signed an agreement with Johnson Matthey Plc, Noble Metals for cooperation on sales and marketing of the technology. The arrangement is exclusive, and takes effect immediately.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200602/1036384.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to explore expansion in Trinidad]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-02-17): Yara International ASA is reviewing a further development of its operations in Trinidad in line with the company's strategy to expand its production capacity in regions with competitive gas prices.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:47:03 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200602/1035446.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reaches a billion USD of EBITDA for the first time]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-02-17): Yara International ASA reports strong financial results for the fourth quarter and achieved for the first time an annual EBITDA above USD 1 billion. The result in the fourth quarter was lower than the record fourth quarter last year due to increased energy costs and unrealized currency losses related to USD funding. Yara has improved its market position in Europe and North America, and taken steps to rationalize its fertilizer operations in South Africa.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:32:16 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200602/1035441.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder -  Presentation of Yara's fourth quarter results 2005]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2006 10:38:09 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200602/1034928.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara opens world's largest AdBlue® plant]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Sluiskil (2006-01-30): Yara will open the world's largest AdBlue plant in Sluiskil, Netherlands on Tuesday, 31 January 2006 to market its leadership Air1® brand across Europe. The plant has an annual capacity of 200 000 tonnes of Air1® confirming Yara's position as the number one producer of the high quality urea solution used to reduce NOx emissions from heavy-duty vehicles in Europe.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:21:58 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200601/1031867.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sale of Yara Formates completed]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2006-01-25): The sale of Yara Formates to ADDCON Agrar, a privately owned German company, has now been completed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:03:16 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200601/1031269.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's fourth quarter results 2005]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:52:27 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200601/1030512.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara evaluates ownership structure for shipping fleet]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-12-22): Yara is considering different alternatives, including an industrial sale or an initial public offering for its shipping fleet.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2005 09:58:02 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200512/1027160.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Standard and Poor's upgrades Yara to BBB+]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-12-21): Standard and Poor's has announced an upgrade of Yara's long term credit rating from BBB to BBB+.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 08:30:38 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200512/1026900.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara Foundation Seeks Candidates for Second Yara Prize]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-12-06): The Yara Foundation has invited nominations for the second Yara Prize. The Prize was established in 2005 as a direct response to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's call for a green revolution in Africa.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 6 Dec 2005 13:40:04 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200512/1024381.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara with strong performance in turbulent markets]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-11-30): Yara International ASA continues to show strong performance in more turbulent markets. Higher energy costs and droughts have impacted the fertilizer industry this year. As the company today meets with its major investors and analysts for Yara's second Capital Markets Day, Yara CEO Thorleif Enger presents an optimistic view and an ambitious growth agenda for the company.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2005 08:31:07 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200511/1023386.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara Gears Up for International Growth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-11-15): Yara is recruiting 25 engineering talents to boost its global technical expertise. This is part of an ongoing program to consolidate Yara's position as a global expert and support its growth ambitions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:54:25 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200511/1021358.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara continues to deliver strong results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-10-21): Yara International ASA reports strong results for the third quarter. The quarter saw more turbulent market conditions due to drought in many regions and sharp increases in energy prices. Yara's business model showed its robustness, and the company has further strengthened its position compared to domestic US producers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:30:59 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200510/1017105.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara negotiating sale of Yara Formates]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-10-10): Yara has entered into final negotiations regarding the sale of Yara Formates AS to ADDCON, a privately owned German company.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2005 11:16:21 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200510/1014673.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for Yara's 3rd quarter presentation]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:22:01 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200510/1014831.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara cuts climate gas emissions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-10-07): Yara will install its own new technology for the reduction of emissions of the climate gas N2O (nitrous oxide) at the company's fertilizer plants in Norway. This will lead to reductions of approximately 0.5 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents per year, representing close to 20% reduction of the total climate gas emissions from Yara in Norway today.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 Oct 2005 10:06:28 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200510/1014623.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara evaluates restructuring of South African business]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-09-21): Yara evaluates a new strategy for its South African business, including optimizing the logistics system, product portfolio and restructuring the plant in Potchefstroom.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2005 08:16:06 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200509/1012601.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara: Cancellation and redemption of shares]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-09-15): The share capital of Yara International ASA has with effect from today been reduced by NOK 7,998,898 from NOK 543,052,403 to NOK 535,053,505. The company's articles of association have been changed accordingly.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2005 13:03:35 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200509/1011841.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara gives Uhde right to license urea technology]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-09-07): Yara has signed an agreement with Uhde Fertilizer Technology (UFT) giving UFT the exclusive license rights to Yara's well-established fluid bed urea granulation technology. Yara's urea granulation technology is leading in the world and has been installed in more than 50 urea plants since it was launched in 1975. Licensing of urea granulation technology is not part of Yara's technology strategy, which concentrates on development of other technologies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Sep 2005 08:32:06 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200509/1010686.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi awarded the first African Green Revolution Yara Prize]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-14-07): The Board of the Yara Foundation has chosen to award the first African Green Revolution Yara Prize, to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, for his contribution to improved food security and human nutrition in ways that also protect the environment. The Yara Prize will be presented by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of the United Nations Millennium Project at an award ceremony in Oslo, Norway on September 3.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:15:21 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200507/1002979.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara with strong results and increased market share]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-07-15): Yara International ASA reports strong results for the second quarter. The positive development in global agriculture has more than compensated for increased European energy costs. Yara continued to capture market share in Europe during the quarter as a result of reduced imports and improved market segmentation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 08:32:41 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200507/1002546.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder: Program for Yara's 2nd quarter presentation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:08:07 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200507/1002249.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's second quarter results 2005]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Yara International ASA's second quarter results 2005 will be released on Friday 15 July 2005.  The results will be available at www.yara.com and in the reception at Bygdøy allé 2, Oslo from 08:30 CET.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:40:04 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200507/1001336.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara: New initiative reduces harmful emissions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-06-30): Today sees the launch of a significant environmental initiative that will reduce harmful heavy transport emissions in Norway and Europe during the forthcoming years.  Yara now offers AdBlue, an environment friendly solution that will enable compliance with the EU's environmental requirements coming into force in October.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:27:01 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200506/1000741.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara improves financing conditions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-06-27): Yara International ASA has signed a 7 year syndicated revolving loan agreement of USD 1,000 million with an improved interest rate margin.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:04:51 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200506/1000176.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New Yara Fertilizer Industry Handbook published]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-05-31): In connection with a presentation of Yara to Norske Finansanalytikeres Forening (NFF), Yara has today released the 2005 edition of its Fertilizer Industry Handbook containing updated information about the fertilizer market and industry.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2005 08:38:17 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200505/996372.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara share buy-backs started]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-05-25): Yara yesterday made the first share buy-backs as part of the new buy-back program approved by Yara's General Meeting on 19 May.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2005 08:25:02 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200505/995677.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara and Akzo Nobel enter global marketing agreement]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-05-20): Yara International ASA and Akzo Nobel's Chelates and Micronutrients business have entered into a global marketing cooperation within chelated micronutrients, a range of specialty products used worldwide. The agreement is another step in providing Yara's customers with a complete nutritional program.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2005 08:40:02 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200505/995357.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara AGM approves dividend and buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-05-20): Yara's Annual General Meeting yesterday approved a dividend of NOK 2.25 per share, cancelled the already bought back shares and authorized a new share buy-back program.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2005 08:43:40 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200505/995142.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara to explore expansion in Brazil]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-05-18): In order to further strengthen the Downstream business in Brazil, Yara has in a 50-50 joint venture with the largest fertilizer company in Brazil, Bunge, decided to start a feasibility study to evaluate a development of the Anitapolis phosphate rock mine in southern Brazil. The potential development of the Anitapolis site will secure low cost supply of a critical raw material to Yara's fast-growing Downstream business in Brazil.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2005 08:36:32 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200505/994744.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara with growth in a strong market]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-05-06): Yara International ASA reports strong results for the first quarter. Fertilizer (urea) prices increased to historically high levels. Four new growth initiatives position Yara for the fertilizer market of the future.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2005 08:31:53 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200505/993198.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder  - Publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2005]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 May 2005 08:11:53 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200505/992832.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara - first company to take up Annan's Africa challenge]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-05-03): Yara launches a Green Revolution in Africa Foundation and an international prize, which focus on food production and the fight against poverty in Africa. Through the Yara Foundation, Yara is the first private enterprise to make a financial commitment linked to the UN's Millennium Villages Project and Kofi Annan's call to support a green revolution in Africa.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 3 May 2005 13:27:07 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200505/992517.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara strengthens its position in Denmark]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-04-27): Yara is strengthening its position in Denmark by establishing a new joint venture, Ferti Supply I/S, together with two Danish companies; Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskap (DLG) and Agro Danmark. The new company will import, distribute and sell mineral fertilizer in the Danish market. Yara will own 50% of the shares, whereas DLG will hold 40% and Agro Danmark 10%.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:02:59 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200504/991341.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara call for AGM and new buy-back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-04-25): Yara International ASA will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 19 May 18.00 CET at the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo. The Board asks the General Meeting to cancel already bought back shares and to authorize a new share buy-back program.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2005 09:34:52 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200504/990790.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara discloses implementation effects of IFRS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2005 08:30:50 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200504/990768.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's first quarter results 2005]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 7 Apr 2005 12:35:20 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200504/988161.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara strengthens its position in Asia]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-03-29):  Yara has signed an agreement with the owners of the new, world scale ammonia plant on the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia, acquiring a 30 percent stake in Burrup Holdings Pty Ltd. The acquisition further strengthens Yara's position in Asia and Oceania.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 09:44:48 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200503/986538.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara One Year old and 100 Years Young]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-03-18):  Yara celebrates its first year as an independent, listed company by looking back at twelve months of major achievements. In a year when the company is also marking its centennial, Yara is partnering with key institutions to support the development of a Green Revolution to combat hunger on the African continent.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 08:37:09 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200503/985665.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reports record results for 2004]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-02-18): Yara International ASA reports strong quarterly and yearly results and sets ambition for further growth.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2005 08:31:13 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200502/981343.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder:  Program for the publication of Yara International's fourth quarter results 2004]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200502/980219.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara acquires minority stake in Russian fertilizer plant]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-02-07): Yara has entered a partnership with the Russian fertilizer producer OAO Minudobreniya ("Rossosh"). The agreement includes a minority stock acquisition, technology transfer and the integration of Rossosh into Yara's planning and marketing operations. Yara will hold a 30 percent stake in the company.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 08:57:51 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200502/979124.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara reduces ammonia production in first quarter]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-02-03): Yara has decided to keep the Porsgrunn ammonia plant down after a recent maintenance turnaround. The timing of the plant restart will depend on market conditions. Additional planned maintenance turnarounds will be taken in Trinidad (Tringen II) and at the Le Havre plant in France during February and March resulting in total production cuts of approximately 150,000 tonnes of ammonia during first quarter 2005. The production cuts amount to approximately 10% of Yara's ammonia capacity.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2005 08:14:54 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200502/978722.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara: New agreement paves way for Qafco-5]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-02-02): Yara and Qafco have signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Qatar Petroleum represented by H.E. Abdulla bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, the second deputy premier minister and the minister of energy and industry of the state of Qatar, creating the platform for the construction of a 1 million tonnes ammonia and 1.1 million tonnes urea plant. The agreement opens up for additional growth for one of the world's largest fertilizer plants.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:32:16 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200502/978499.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara strengthens position in specialty fertilizer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-01-26): Yara has increased its indirect ownership position in Chilean specialty fertilizer company SQM strengthening its position in the specialty fertilizer market.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:29:26 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200501/977470.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara International's Q4 results 2004]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:35:04 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200501/976875.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara: Information on fourth quarter results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-01-13): Yara informs that implementation of new tax legislation in Norway related to taxation of dividends will positively impact fourth quarter earnings by NOK 0.44 per share. This positive effect will be partially offset by an increase in bad debt provisions of NOK 0.16 per share related to the difficult political situation in Ivory Coast. The net increase in earnings will consequently be NOK 0.28 per share.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2005 08:32:50 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200501/975788.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara sells its shares in Ballance Agri-Nutrients]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2005-01-03): As part of Yara's continuous efforts to streamline its operations and enhance its return on capital, Yara has sold its 20.1% shareholding in Ballance Agri-Nutrients in New Zealand to the majority owner Ballance Agri-Nutrients Cooperative.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2005 08:11:02 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200501/974602.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara contracts ammonia carriers on long-term charter]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-12-15): Yara has contracted two new LPG/ammonia vessels, which will be owned by K-Line, to be delivered in the second half of 2007. The two vessels will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co of South Korea.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:45:21 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200412/972140.xml</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara has successfully priced its first USD bond offer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-12-02): Yara has priced its previously announced 10-year bond offering of USD 500 million at a re-offer spread of 98 basis points over the US Treasuries.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 Dec 2004 08:25:48 +0100</pubDate>
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<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara launches US dollar bond offering]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-12-01): Yara launches an inaugural US dollar bond offering to pay down part of the company's bank debt.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2004 09:06:29 +0100</pubDate>
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<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara receives solid investment grade credit rating]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-12-01): In their first analysis of Yara, rating agencies Moody`s and Standard and Poor`s have rated Yara solid investment grade. Reflecting Yara's strong market position and cost leadership the company was rated investment grade 'Baa2' from Moody's and 'BBB' from Standard and Poor's, both with a stable outlook.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:13:27 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara sees strong platform for profitable growth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-11-19):  After being listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in March, "the Viking ship" has experienced favorable winds in its sails this year, as Yara has strengthened its position as a global leader within the fertilizer industry. As the company today meets with its major investors and analysts for Yara's first Capital Markets Day, Yara CEO Thorleif Enger looks ahead to a future of solid demand and further growth.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:08:24 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200411/969660.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara share buy-backs started]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-10-19):  Yara has today made the first share buy-backs as part of the previously announced buy-back program approved by Yara's General Meeting June 16.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:24:23 +0200</pubDate>
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<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Purchase of Yara shares by President and CEO Thorleif Enger]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2004 13:22:25 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200410/964701.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara with strong growth in Brazil]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-10-15): Yara International ASA reports record third quarter results with strong growth in Brazil and increased market share in Europe. Fertilizer (urea) prices increased to historically high levels towards the end of the quarter. The energy contract for the Sluiskil plant was renegotiated at the close of the quarter.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:31:22 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200410/964269.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Program for the publication of Yara's 3Q results 2004]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-10-04):  Yara International ASA's third quarter results 2004 will be released on Friday October 15, 2004. The results will be available at www.yara.com and in the reception at Bygdøy allé 2, Oslo from 08:30 CET.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:17:15 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200410/962886.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara announces sale of the oilfield part of Yara Formates]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-09-16):  As part of Yara's continuous efforts to streamline its operations, Yara Industrial has, pursuant to approval by the Norwegian Competition Authorities, sold the oilfield activities of Yara Formates to Norbar Minerals AS, a Norwegian affiliate of the US oil service group M-I SWACO.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:21:41 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200409/960818.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara has sold Hydrogas Thailand to Linde Gas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-08-24): As part of Yara's continuous efforts to streamline its operations and enhance its return on capital, Yara Industrial has sold its gas activities in Thailand to the German gas company Linde.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200408/957754.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara - Cleaner and safer future with SCR]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2004 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200407/954189.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara with strong second quarter]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-07-16): Yara International ASA reports strong second quarter earnings and cash generation. Improved prices and increased European volumes were the most important reasons for the better results. Yara's production facilities performed well with record production at several plants. The first half results are the best ever in the company's 99 year old history.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2004 08:30:18 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200407/953089.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara - Fire at Swedish fertilizer warehouse]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-07-02): Friday morning at 06.30 a warehouse at Yara's facilities in Köping, Sweden caught fire. No people have been reported injured. The warehouse, that contained 3.300 tonnes of NPK fertilizer, has severe damages. The fire where reported to be under control by noon on Friday.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2004 14:27:37 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200407/951718.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara strengthens its position in the liquid CO2 market]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-07-01): Yara is today bringing on stream its new world scale CO2 plant for purification and liquefication in Dormagen, Germany. This new capacity further strengthens Yara's position as the market leader within CO2 supply for the European food and beverage market.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:42:56 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200407/951441.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Organizational changes at Yara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-06-28): Yara International ASA is optimising the organisation in line with its business model. The intention is to turn Yara into an even more integrated company, valuing mobility and a drive for consistency and high performance. A reshuffle of several key positions is now taking place.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2004 15:09:43 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200406/950698.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Incentive-based compensation program for Yara employees]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-06-18): The Board of Directors of Yara International ASA has approved a compensation program supporting Yara's further development of a strong performance oriented culture.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2004 08:29:46 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200406/949607.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara General Meeting approves share buy back program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-06-17) The extraordinary General Meeting of Yara International ASA has given the Board authorization to buy back shares.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:34:54 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200406/949359.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara has sold Hydrogas Malaysia to Linde Gas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-06-14). As part of Yara's continuous efforts to streamline its operations and provide the best possible return on capital, Yara Industrial has sold its Malaysian gas activities to the German gas company Linde.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2004 11:04:37 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200406/948915.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Share buy back program in Yara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2004 09:16:20 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200405/946355.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Extraordinary General Meeting of Yara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2004 09:11:58 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200405/946353.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Strong first quarter results from Yara International]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-05-07): Net income for the first quarter 2004 increased with 94% to NOK 962 million (NOK 3.01 per share) compared with NOK 496 million (NOK 1.55 per share) in the first quarter last year. Excluding currency gains, net income per share was approximately NOK 2.40. EBITDA for the first quarter 2004 was NOK 1,480 million (NOK 1,206 million), while operating income amounted to NOK 1,003 million (NOK 779 million). Yara's revenues increased in the first quarter 2004 by 20% compared with the same period the previous year to NOK 10,895 million.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2004 08:34:56 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200405/944748.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara first quarter results Friday May 7th  at 08:30 CET]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 May 2004 09:58:34 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200405/944214.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Qafco and Yara open world's largest fertilizer plant]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Doha (2004-04-25): The Emir of Qatar opened on April 25 the forth expansion of Qafco, which will now be the world's largest fertilizer factory. The new capacity is expected to come on stream during the second quarter this year.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:11:40 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200404/942637.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara appoints chairman and compensation committee.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Apr 2004 12:01:26 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200404/940524.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Major European urea producers are launching a new registered name, NoxCareTM, for the high quality urea solution required for SCR system operation on Euro 4 and Euro 5 heavy-duty vehicles (HDV).]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2004 16:13:12 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200403/940203.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro has sold all its shares in Yara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Oslo (2004-03-30): UBS Limited acting on its own behalf and on behalf of ABG Sundal Collier Norge ASA, Enskilda Securities ASA and BMO Nesbitt Burns, yesterday exercised its over-allotment ("greenshoe") option in full and purchased a total of 31,944,256 Yara shares. UBS Limited will pay Hydro the purchase price of NOK 41 per share for each Yara share purchased (less applicable commissions).]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:54:07 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200403/939948.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara International ASA entered into Loan Agreements]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2004 07:56:16 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200403/939567.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Acquisition of shares by directors and management of Yara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:20:08 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200403/939421.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Yara International ASA becomes a listed company on the Oslo Stock Exchange]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Yara International ASA became an independent company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange on March 25, 2004 as a result of the demerger from Norsk Hydro ASA.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:19:28 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200403/939419.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro Agri will become Yara]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200312/937927.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Announcements on Capital Markets Day]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200312/937928.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro's Corporate Assembly recommends Agri demerger]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200312/937929.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Extraordinary General Meeting of Norsk Hydro ASA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200312/937930.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Announcements on Capital Markets Day]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200212/937934.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Sale of Farmland Hydro assets to Cargill approved]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Nov 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200211/937936.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Korn- og Foderstof Kompagniet (KFK) sells Swedish subsidiary]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2002 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200210/937937.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro's Agri activity in Denmark to be divested]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200209/937938.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro Capital Markets Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200201/937939.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro and NutriSI in production joint venture]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2001 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200112/937940.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Agreement between Norsk Hydro and SQM signed]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2001 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200111/937941.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro sells its ship agency operations in Norway and BeNeLux]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200111/937942.xml</link>
<source url="http://www.yara.com">Yara International ASA</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Severance arrangements and write-offs will be charged to accounts]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2001 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/Y/134793/PR/200106/937943.xml</link>
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