The Hindu | Israeli soldiers kill at least 10 protesters on boat carrying supplies to Gaza Los Angeles Times Israel defends the raid, saying troops had been ambushed. Organizers of the flotilla, who had hoped to break the Gaza blockade, c » |
Monday, May 31, 2010
Israeli soldiers kill at least 10 protesters on boat carrying supplies to Gaza - Los Angeles Times
Sunday, May 30, 2010
RPT-UPDATE 1-BP to know by week's end if new plan contains spill - Reuters
FOXNews | RPT-UPDATE 1-BP to know by week's end if new plan contains spill Reuters WASHINGTON May 30 (Reuters) - BP Plc (BP.L) will know by the end of the week whether its latest plan to contain the oil gushing into the Gulf Mexico is successful, BP Managing Director Bob Dudley said on Sunday. The London-based energy giant will now ... BP exec says end point for leak is relief well After Another Failure, BP Scrambles to Stem Leak BP oil spill: 'top kill' failure means well may gush until August |
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Airstrikes kill Taliban 'shadow governor' - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk | Airstrikes kill Taliban 'shadow governor' CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- "Precision airstrikes" killed a Taliban leader and several of his fighters in Afghanistan, the NATO-led command said Saturday. The incident occurred Friday night in Baghlan province in the country's northeast -- where the ... Taliban capture Afghan district on Pakistan border Fight in Kandahar: US says it won't look like war NATO airstrike kills 25 insurgents in northern Afghanistan |
Friday, May 28, 2010
The Gulf's silent environmental crisis - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk | The Gulf's silent environmental crisis CNN On the Gulf of Mexico (CNN) -- Ten miles off the coast of Louisiana, where the air tastes like gasoline and the ocean looks like brownie batter, Louisiana State University professor Ed Overton leans out of a fishing boat and ... But BP says it will be 48 hours before success of 'top kill' will be known Obama heads to Gulf Coast a second time as oil spill's impact grows Obama Heads to Louisiana; BP Continues Effort to Stop Oil Spill |
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
BP poised for 'top kill' to try to plug spill; final decision to come Wednesday - Washington Post
FOXNews (blog) | BP poised for 'top kill' to try to plug spill; final decision to come Wednesday Washington Post On Wednesday BP will try to choke to death the gusher at the bottom of the sea by force-feeding it heavy drilling mud and cement, a tactic c » |
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Dead - People Magazine
The Guardian | Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Dead People Magazine Five months after the death of actress Brittany Murphy, her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, was found dead Sunday night in the couple's Hollywood home, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office. ... Brittany Murphy's husband found dead Actress Murphy's husband found dead in LA Simon Monjack, widower of actress Brittany Murphy, dies at 39 |
Sunday, May 23, 2010
US environment chief to visit Gulf, spill spreads - Reuters
The Hindu | US environment chief to visit Gulf, spill spreads Reuters VENICE, La., May 23 (Reuters) - The top US environmental official was to visit the Gulf Coast on Sunday as energy giant BP Plc (BP.L) scrambled to contain a widening oil spill. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson ... Oil disaster casts doubt on safety device EPA chief to return to Gulf Coast to monitor spill Obama Picks Democrat Graham, Republican Reilly to Probe Spill |
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
At least 158 feared dead in India plane crash - CNN International
Telegraph.co.uk | At least 158 feared dead in India plane crash CNN International The Air India flight from Dubai is believed to have overshot the runway before crashing in a v » |
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Torpedo accusation raises Korean security stakes - Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail | Torpedo accusation raises Korean security stakes Los Angeles Times After weeks of investigation and leaks, the announcement that North Korea killed 46 South Korean sailors sets the stage for more hostile relations. Following weeks of investigation, leaked evidence and diplomatic huddles, South Korea on Thursday ... Excerpts: South Korea ship sinking report North Korea slams report that it torpedoed South Korean ship North Korea condemned by world powers over torpedo attack |
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Thai soldiers overrun protesters' camp; 'red shirt' leaders surrender - Washington Post
Times Online | Thai soldiers overrun protesters' camp; 'red shirt' leaders surrender Washington Post BANGKOK -- After weeks of escalating confrontation, soldiers backed by armored vehicles deployed in force Wednesday and overran the fortified encampment of anti-government protesters in the center of the Thai capital. ... Thai army storms red shirt camp Bangkok burns after Thai protest leaders arrested Violence raging across Bangkok |
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Two U.S. senators in jeopardy on big day of voting - Reuters
Reuters | Two U.S. senators in jeopardy on big day of voting Reuters US Democratic Senator Arlen Spector of Pennsylvania speaks to reporters about the healthcare bill outside the Capitol in Washington December 15, 2009. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With voter anger running high, two veteran US senators face potential ... High stakes in Tuesday primary elections Specter-Sestak Senate contest tops primary slate US parties in key elections test |
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Iran agrees to exchange of nuclear material - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Iran agrees to exchange of nuclear material Los Angeles Times Tehran would send the bulk of its nuclear material to Turkey as part of a deal that could ease international tensions. Brazilian, Iranian and Turkish leaders mark the signing of Tehran's nuclear deal. From left: Brazil Foreign Minister Celso Amorim, ... Iran details conditions for N-swap deal Iran to Ship Its Uranium to Turkey in Nuclear Deal Iran agrees to send low enriched uranium to Turkey |
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Thai government to impose curfew in Bangkok - CNN International
Sydney Morning Herald | Thai government to impose curfew in Bangkok CNN International Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- The Thai government is set to impose a curfew in Bangkok as days of deadly clashes between troops and anti-government protesters continue, Thai officials said Sunday. No one will be » |
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
BP scrambles to cap flow as oil closes in on marsh - Reuters
Reuters | BP scrambles to cap flow as oil closes in on marsh Reuters PORT FOURCHON, La., May 15 (Reuters) - Energy giant BP scrambled on Saturday to make good on its latest attempt to contain oil from a ruptured wellhead in the Gulf of Mexico as the government approved the use of dispersants underwater, ... BP chief backs oil drilling in wake of US disaster Obama scolds oil execs, federal regulators How they're fighting the oil spill |
Friday, May 14, 2010
Spill's 'Slow-Moving Hurricane' Leaves Coast Waiting - BusinessWeek
Before It's News | Spill's 'Slow-Moving Hurricane' Leaves Coast Waiting BusinessWeek (Adds Mackey's probe of size of spill in third paragraph. For more on the Gulf of Mexico spill, see {EXT4 }.) By Kim Chipman and Jim Polson May 14 (Bloomberg) -- For Tammy Wolfer of Louisiana, the worst part about the oil slick looming off the Gulf of ... Congressman to launch inquiry on how much oil is gushing into Gulf BP boss admits could lose job over oil spill disaster 'We've done our part': Barbers collect hair for battle against oil spill |
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
BP Planning for Blow Out Preventer 'Interventions' - Bloomberg
ABC Online | BP Planning for Blow Out Preventer 'Interventions' Bloomberg May 13 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc said it may inject “junk shot†and heavy fluid into the Macondo oil well's blow-out preventer in order to seal a leak that is spewing 5000 barrels of oil a day into the Gulf of Mexico. ... The Paradox of Deep Water: Lots of Oil, Lots of Danger WRAPUP 1, BP to try new fix as oil spill threatens Gulf The Price and Who Pays: Updates From the Gulf |
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
New government: Reaction in quotes - BBC News
ABC News | New government: Reaction in quotes BBC News As the new UK Prime Minister David Cameron begins to shape his government - with Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg as his deputy - here are some of the first reactions to the historic Tory-Lib Dem coalition. "Hooray! Listen - you've heard my comment, ... Cameron brings party in from the cold As Brown exits, British coalition takes shape Conservatives Shape Coalition |
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Kagan's Legal Record Portrays a Cautious Liberal - FOXNews
The Hindu | Kagan's Legal Record Portrays a Cautious Liberal FOXNews With a record of nuanced stands on social issues and support for expansive presidential powers, Supreme Court nominee Kagan isn't a lightning rod for the right. Monday: Elena Kagan looks to President Obama as she speaks in the East Room of the White ... With Kagan, court would get more than a liberal vote Kagan draws raves from U. of C. students, colleagues 'Don't ask, don't tell' a flash point on Kagan |
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Monday, May 10, 2010
A Climb Marked by Confidence and Canniness - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | A Climb Marked by Confidence and Canniness New York Times David Banks/AP Solicitor General Elena Kagan spoke during the annual meeting of the 7th Circuit Bar Association & Judicial Conference of the 7th Circuit Monday, May 3, 2010 in Chicago. The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news ... Obama to name Kagan to Supreme Court Obama to nominate Kagan for Supreme Court -sources BRAINROOM: Background on Elena Kagan |
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
BP isn't giving up despite repair setback - Houston Chronicle
The Hindu | BP isn't giving up despite repair setback Houston Chronicle A 100-ton containment box meant to capture oil leaking from a well under the Gulf of Mexico sat about 650 feet away from its target Saturday, as BP engineers try to find a way to stop the formation of icelike gas and water crystals ... BP Oil-Collection Chamber Clogs, Removed From Leaking Gulf Well BP Suffers Setback on Containment |
Friday, May 7, 2010
Regulators conduct forensics on market's fast plunge - Washington Post
Times Online | Regulators conduct forensics on market's fast plunge Washington Post As regulators sought to make sense of what was behind Thursday's wild gyrations in the stock market, some experts warned that W » |
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
At Virginia, a Vigil and the First Attempts at Healing - New York Times
ABC News | At Virginia, a Vigil and the First Attempts at Healing New York Times CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. â€" On a night that was supposed to be a quiet one, with final exams just a day away, more than 1500 students at the University of Virginia put down their books Wednesday and paid tribute to a fellow student killed ... Lacrosse killing suspect seemed to have it » |
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