Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Wind, waves from hurricane dock oil skimming boats - The Associated Press


Globe and Mail


Wind, waves from hurricane dock oil skimming boats

The Associated Press


GRAND ISLE, La. â€" Dozens of sm »

Sunday, June 27, 2010

G20 Leaders Urged to Cut Deficits - Voice of America


Telegraph.co.uk


G20 Leaders Urged to Cut Deficits

Voice of America


Photo: AP US President Obama, right, and Canadian Prime Minister Harper participate in the opening plenary session of the G20 Summit in Toronto Sunday, June 27, 2010. Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) nations are meeting in Toronto, Canada. ...


G20 close to deficit cut deal

Aljazeera.net


World leaders pledging to reduce global deficits

The Associated Press


G20 compromises on cuts, bank tax

Toronto Star


The Press Association -BBC News -Washington Post


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Friday, June 25, 2010

Obama claims victory in financial overhaul deal - The Associated Press


Reuters


Obama claims victory in financial overhaul deal

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" House and Senate negotiators reached a dawn agreement Friday on legislation that redefines federal oversight of the financial industry and, following the signing of the health care act in March, adds another milestone to mark the Obama ...


What's in the financial reform compromise reached by House, Senate

Christian Science Monitor


Top 3 Changes That Financial Reform Brings To Consumers

ABC News


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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Obama, McChrystal meet at White House following belittling critique - Washington Post


Reuters


Obama, McChrystal meet at White House following belittling critique

Washington Post


The top US general in Afghanistan was summoned to Washington for a White House meeting after apologizing for flippant and dismissive remarks about top Obama administration officials. By Greg Jaffe and Ernesto Londoño Gen. ...


Would Firing McChrystal Be Obama's 'Golden Opportunity' to Look Decisive?

FOXNews


McChrystal Leaves White House

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

BP Chief Yachts While Gulf Oil Spill Burns - FOXNews


NEWS.com.au


BP Chief Yachts While Gulf Oil Spill Burns

FOXNews


AP Saturday: The yacht Bob, owned by BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward, seen during the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, near Cowes, Isle of Wight. If it's any consolation to the residents of the Gulf of Mexico, BP CEO Tony Hayward ...


Volunteers recruited to help in oil spill threat

CNN


A yachting trip? The 10 worst BP gaffes in Gulf oil spill.

Christian Science Monitor


BP's Hayward takes a day off for yacht race, infuriating gulf residents

Washington Post


The Associated Press -Veterans Today Network -The Guardian


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Friday, June 18, 2010

'Tired' Tony Hayward 'savaged' by Congress, say UK media - CNN International


Globe and Mail


'Tired' Tony Hayward 'savaged' by Congress, say UK media

CNN International


London, England (CNN) -- British commentators and media have been split by the performance of BP boss Tony Hayward before a Congressional committee investigating the Gulf Coast oil disaster. But while some analysts backed Hayward following Thursday's ...


BP credit rating downgraded after Tony Hayward's grilling by Congress

The Guardian


BP Chief Hayward on Hot Seat

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

President Barack Obama and BP chiefs to discuss spill - BBC News


Globe and Mail


President Barack Obama and BP chiefs to discuss spill

BBC News


US President Barack Obama is due to meet BP executives after vowing to make the oil company pay for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. In his first TV address to the nation as president, Mr Obama said he would tell BP's chairman the firm must set up a fund ...


Obama, BP set for Gulf oil showdown

CNN


President focuses federal role in Oval Office speech

USA Today


With oil still gushing, Obama has to deliver

Chicago Sun-Times


San Francisco Chronicle -The Associated Press -D »

Sunday, June 13, 2010

BP Faces Mounting Pressure Over Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response - Voice of America


Telegraph.co.uk


BP Faces Mounting Pressure Over Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response

Voice of America


Photo: AP Pressure is mounting on BP as the energy giant faces a deadline to come up with a better plan to stop the oil flow into the Gulf of Mexico. The White House says it will press the company this week to set up an account to make sure that ...


Obama to address nation on Gulf spill, demand BP damage fund

USA Today


Aide: Obama's trip makes for 'good time to tell folks' of Gulf efforts

CNN


Obama to push BP to set up oil-spill damage fund

Los Angeles Times


ABC News -BusinessWeek -Washington Post


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Friday, June 11, 2010

Holloway attorney details van der Sloot sting - msnbc.com


CNN


Holloway attorney details van der Sloot sting

msnbc.com


After spending more than six hours on two occasions trying to get Joran van der Sloot to divulge the location in Aruba of Natalee Holloway's remains, an attorney for Holloway's mother said he has no doubt that van der Sloot is a ...


Joran van der Sloot Confession: Defense Says It's Bogus

CBS News


Van Der Sloot Talking About Holloway to Peru Authorities: Is He Lying Again?

FOXNews


Police: Van der Sloot has information about Holloway

CNN (blog)


Xinhua -People Magazine -Christian Science Monitor


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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina, millionaire businesswomen win Calif. GOP primaries ... - New York Daily News


CBC.ca


Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina, millionaire businesswomen win Calif. GOP primaries ...

New York Daily News


Meg Whitman, left, and Carly Fiorina both dumped millions of dollars into their primary race campaigns. Golden State Republicans hope they've nominated a pair of golden gals to defeat Democrats this November. ...


Whitman, Fiorina get GOP nod in California races

MiamiHerald.com


Whitman easily defeats Poizner

San Francisco Chronicle


GOP picks two women to head California ticket

CNN


San Jose Mercury News -BusinessWeek -CBS News


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livejournal.com

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Cap Captures Some Oil as Alabama Gets More Help - FOXNews


Reuters


Cap Captures Some Oil as Alabama Gets More Help

FOXNews


| AP ON BARATARIA BAY, La.-- A containment cap over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill offers some hope amid oil-coated wildlife, idle fishermen and fouled beaches. The Coast Guard says a quarter to a half of the gushing oil is being captured but engineers ...


BP: Cap Collects 10000 Barrels at Well

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Thursday, June 3, 2010

The day the world became Gaza - Aljazeera.net


Reuters


The day the world became Gaza

Aljazeera.net


Since Israel's invasion and massacre of over 1400 people in Gaza 18 months ago, dubbed Operation Cast Lead, global civil society movements have stepped up their campaigns for justice and solidarity with Palestinians. ...


Ban: Gaza Blockade 'Must be Lifted'

Voice of America


UN concerned about Hamas closing down charity offices in Gaza

CNN


Turkish activists back home from Israel

Xinhua


The Hindu -BBC News -Ynetnews


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