The Hindu | Obama Orders Review, Says New Oil Leases Must Have Safeguards Bloomberg May 1 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said no new offshore drilling leases will be issued until a “thorough review†of the BP Plc oil-well spill in the Gulf of Mexico determines whether more safety systems ... Experts: Spill May Be 25000 Barrels a Day |
Telegraph.co.uk | Oil Spill's Blow to BP's Image May Eclipse Costs New York Times A high volume skimming system skimmed oil from the Gulf of Mexico near Venice, La. By CLIFFORD KRAUSS HAMMOND, La. â€" BP says that the offshore drilling accident that is spewing thousands of barrels of oil a day into the Gulf of Mexico could cost the ... U.S. Escalates Oil Spill Response |
Telegraph.co.uk | Republicans agree to debate financial reform in full Senate Los Angeles Times A concession by Democrats and the GOP's growing awareness of public anger over W » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Goldman Sachs Emerges From Senate Showdown Ahead $549 Million BusinessWeek April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executives endured more than 10 hours of congressional grilling in one of the most public, and most hostile, political lashings in the firm's 141-year history. ... Factbox: Levin, Blankfein trade jabs at hearing W » |
Washington Post | Summary Box: Goldman e-mails reveal mortgage bets CNBC WHAT EMAILS? Goldman Sachs Group Inc. released e-mails Saturday from one of its traders showing he knew the subprime mortgage market was collapsing in early 2007. That was in response to a Senate subcommittee's release of e-mails showing Goldman ... Goldman e-mails show how crash turned into cash Goldman Sachs e-mails show bank sought to profit from housing downturn Goldman Sachs e-mails: We made money betting against mortgage market |
Reuters | New-home sales rise fastest in 47 years CNNMoney NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- New home sales improved in March at the fastest single-month rate in 47 years, according to a government report released Friday, as buyers snatched up properties ... New-home sales surge 27% to 411000 pace New home sales in March rocket past expectations New home sales jump from record low |
BBC News | Obama to ask CEOs to abandon 'furious efforts' to block financial overhaul Washington Post President Obama's speech in Manhattan on Thursday marks the culmination of a strategic, month-long acceleration of his personal involvement in financial regulation, according to White House and Treasury Department officials. ... Analysis: Obama's stronger role on W » |
The Hindu | European Airspace Starts to Reopen Voice of America Photo: AP The European air traffic control agency (Eurocontrol) says about 75 percent of flights will operate in Europe Wednesday, as countries start to lift restrictions caused by a huge cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland. The airspace over several ... Europe expected to operate 75% of flights Air safety officials defend ash cloud flight ban Battle to clear backlog as Europe reopens for flights |
Reuters | More flights take off, but Europe warily watches another volcanic plume Los Angeles Times By midday, London's Heathrow Airport still hadn't been cleared to operate. But stranded passengers cheer as flights leave elsewhere. By Henry Chu Los Angeles Times Staff Writer More planes began taking off from airports across Europe on Tuesday after ... As Europe Reopens Skies, a New Cloud Looms Volcanic ash: UK Government seeks new flying routes Few flights resume in Europe, ash cloud disrupts |
BBC News | Stranded Britons: Rescue plan BBC News The UK government's plan to rescue stranded British citizens around the world is developing. This is what we know so far - more details are emerging through the day. Bookmark this page and come back to it regularly to find out more information. ... UK sends in navy to help ash cloud crisis Iceland volcano: Navy fleet to rescue stranded UK nationals, Gordon Brown says Royal Navy c » |
CNN | Test flights raise hope for European air traffic Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Air travel across much of Europe was paralyzed for a fourth day on Sunday by a huge cloud of volcanic ash, but Dutch and German test flights carried out without apparent damage seemed to offer some hope of respite. ... European airlines test the ash cloud Few Signs of Relief as Air Travel Crisis Enters a Fourth Day Ash causes no problems for Dutch test flight |
Sydney Morning Herald | Volcanic Ash from Iceland Continues to Disrupt Air Travel Voice of America Photo: AP Air travel throughout Europe and around the world is still disrupted Saturday as thick clouds of ash from a volcano eruption in Iceland continue to drift across the continent. Some European nations have completely closed their airspace, ... Volcanic ash continues to disrupt Europe flights Volcanic ash cloud grounds flights across Europe Flights stay on ground at airport |
Reuters | Ash Spreads Across Europe, Closing More Airports Friday New York Times PARIS â€" Air travel chaos across the globe deepened on Friday as a vast, high-altitude plume of volcanic ash from Iceland spread further across northern and central Europe, forcing authorities to close ... Volcano leaves travel plans in ashes Hundreds flee flood in Iceland volcano zone Volcanic Ash Cloud Continues to Halt Flights Across Europe |
The Guardian | Why we cannot fly through a cloud of volcanic ash BBC News More than 1000km from the event itself, Iceland's second volcanic eruption in the space of a month has caused flights in the UK to be grounded. Scientists and aviation authorities are continuing to monitor a plume of volcanic ash that ... Volcanic ash: why it's bad for planes Volcanic Ash Cloud Disrupts UK, Transatlantic Travel |
The Hindu | 7.1 quake in China kills 400 Los Angeles Times The quake strikes a remote area of Qinghai province in western China that is mostly populated by Tibetans. About 8000 are injured. In this image from a mobile phone, rescuers work at a destroyed building after an earthquake hit China. ... Hundreds die in remote China quakes Deadly Earthquake Strikes China Official: China quake deaths near 400 |
CBC.ca | Obama hosts two-day summit on nuclear security CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- President Obama hosts leaders from 46 countries for a two-day nuclear security summit starting Monday that will focus on how to better safeguard weapons materials, both old and new, to keep them out of the hands of ... Iran on Obama-Hu agenda as nuclear summit looms President opens nuclear summit Obama, world leaders work to stop nuclear spread |
Globe and Mail | In Mine Safety, a Meek Watchdog New York Times Carolyn Kaster/AP Travis McKinney is comforted at the funeral of his grandfather, Benny Ray Willingham, one of 29 miners killed last week. By MICHAEL COOPER, GARDINER HARRIS and ERIC LIPTON This article was reported by Michael Cooper, Gardiner Harris ... Grieving begins, but life goes on at W.Va. mines With no survivors in West Virginia mine blast, focus shifts to responsibility Mining disaster raises questions about effectiveness of safety laws |
Reuters | 4 missing W.Va. miners dead; final toll at 29 The Associated Press MONTCOAL, W.Va. â€" Search teams found the bodies of four men missing almost a week since an explosion rocked a West Virginia coal mine, bringing the death toll to 29 in the worst US mining disaster in a generation. Crews who held out hope that survivors ... Upper Big Branch had stepped up production for its 'gassy' coal Mourning begins as W.Va. mine search resumes Four missing West Virginia miners are found dead |
CBC.ca | Rescuers to make 'mad dash' to search for trapped West Virginia miners CNN (CNN) -- Rescue workers will resume their search early Friday for four miners trapped after a deadly explosion at a West Virginia coal mine, officials said. Kevin Stricklin of the US Mine Safety and Health Administration said the air quality is safe ... Rescuers plan new attempt to enter W.Va. mine Dangerous gases delay third mine rescue try Rescuers retreat in West Virginia mine search |
Telegraph.co.uk | Gas levels still too high in mine to mount rescue yet CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Naoma, West Virginia (CNN) -- Samples taken from inside the Upper Big Branch South Mine show that levels of dangerous gases are still too high to » |
Reuters | Mine accidents in the United States CNN (CNN) -- An explosion at the Massey Energy Co. mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, killed at least 25 miners. The cause of the explosion had not been determined as rescuers worked Tuesday to bore ventilation holes into the Upper Big Branch Mine. ... Families of Coal Mining Victims Mourn in Hours After Explosion That Killed 25 Massey Energy has litany of critics, violations Rescuers Seek Survivors at Massey Mine After Blast (Update1) |
ABC News | Tiger Woods speaks: Praises fans, apologizes to fellow pros USA Today By Chris O'Meara, AP By Bob Kimb » |
