Reuters | House approves financial overhaul Boston Globe WASHINGTON â€" The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a massive restructuring to the nation's financial laws last night, but the Senate canceled plans to vote on the legislation this week after Senator Scott Brown said he was ... Jobless aid st » |
CBC.ca | Alex regains tropical storm strength in Gulf Reuters CAMPECHE, Mexico, June 27 (Reuters) - Tropical depression Alex picked up speed over the Gulf of Mexico and regained tropical storm strength on Sunday as two key Mexican oil ports remained closed. The storm was not an imminent threat to ... Tropical Storm Alex is on the move on a day of prayer in the gulf A region's new fear: An oily hurricane Alex Becomes Tropical Storm Again - NWS |
Globe and Mail | Storm threat to oil spill efforts Reuters Workers recovering an oil-stained boom laid down after the Deepwater Horizon spill temporarily disrupt a protest directed against offshore drilling at Pensacola Beach, Florida June 26, 2010. GRANDE ISLE Louisiana (Reuters) - The first named storm of ... Oil spill team frets about Tropical Storm Alex Tropical Storm Alex soaks Belize, Mexico's Yucatan Day 67: The Latest on the Oil Spill |
The Hindu | As Generals Change, Afghan Debate Narrows to 2 Powerful Voices New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The messy departure of Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal is likely to make the Obama administration's internal debates over Afghanistan even more pointed, giving the military a powerful advocate for staying the ... McChrystal fired: Reaction from Afghanistan and beyond Petraeus's Opportunity |
Globe and Mail | Petraeus could provide calming influence after leadership change Washington Post By selecting Gen. David H. Petraeus to take charge of the war in Afghanistan, President Obama has minimized the turmoil of a leadership change and built at least a temporary buffer against growing concern that ... Petraeus Now Taking Reins of a 'Tougher Fight' A rapid-fire chain of events led to Gen. McChrystal's downf » |
Globe and Mail | Weakening, possible firing of McChrystal compounds sense of peril in Afghanistan 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 Karen DeYoung and Scott Wilson The firestorm sparked by the ... In Afghanistan, as in Iraq, a New Breed of Commander Stepped In Sestak: McChrystal's fate hinges on his necessity Gen. McChrystal is woven into Obama's Afghanistan strategy |
The Guardian | NY bomb defendant pleads guilty Los Angeles Times Faisal Shahzad, admitting to » |
CBC.ca | Gulf Oil Spill's Impact on Seafood Prices Is Limited W » |
ABC News | BP Chief Draws Outrage for Attending Yacht Race New York Times Chris Ison/Press Association, via AP Tony Hayward's yacht, left, sailed in the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race on Saturday. By LIZ ROBBINS BP officials on Saturday scrambled yet again to respond to another public relations ch » |
The Hindu | BP replaces CEO Hayward as point man for oil spill response Los Angeles Times The oil giant's chairman cites the chief executive's inartful public remarks in explaining the decision. Managing director Robert Dudley, a Mississippi native, will take over daily operations. By Walter Hamilton and Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times ... Day 59: The Latest on the Oil Spill Getting life back? BP CEO on way off spill duty BP: Hayward relieved of day-to-day spill duties |
ABC Online | Lawmakers accuse BP chief of evasion over oil spill Reuters BP CEO Tony Hayward testifies about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico at the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Capitol Hill, June 17, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers accused BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward of evasion and ducking ... Head of BP rejects taking blame Hayward on Hot Seat |
The Guardian | BP agrees to $20 billion spill fund, cuts dividend Reuters US President Barack Obama (2nd R) and Vice President Joe Biden (3rd R) meet with BP executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, in this handout photo taken and released June 16, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under intense pressure from ... Obama seeks emergency funding for oil disaster commission Obama announces BP's $20B compensation fund Gulf oil spill: Will Obama regret his '90 percent' promise? |
The Hindu | In Oval Office Speech, Obama Presses BP on Compensation New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama told the nation Tuesday night that he would instruct BP officials “set aside whatever resources are required to compensate the workers and business owners†harmed by the Gulf oil spill, ... Obama vows to fight spill "with everything we've got" Obama speaks from the Oval Office on the oil spill Obama vows to fight oil spill 'with everything we've got for as long it takes' |
The Hindu | Gulf oil spill: BP worried about its own bid to capture more oil Christian Science Monitor The Coast Guard told BP to ramp up its collection efforts in the Gulf oil spill more quickly. BP detailed its plan late Sunday, but it also expressed doubts about success and safety. The Discoverer Enterprise drill ship (with flare) collects oil from ... BP accused of repeated shortcuts, Obama tours Gulf Obama's Political Oil Fund |
Reuters | 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 Aide: Obama's trip makes for 'good time to tell folks' of Gulf efforts Obama to push BP to set up oil-spill damage fund |
Times Online | Report card: How the USA fared vs. England USA Today Tim Howard made several critical saves and pulled together a defensive unit that faltered in the opening minutes. The veteran was quality once again. Steve Cherundolo was by far the best defender of the game. ... I can bounce back, insists Green Dempsey goal gives US 1-1 tie against England Green's gaffe leaves England fans seeing red |
The Age | At Least 16 Campers Killed in Arkansas Flash Flood ABC News At least 16 people, including some children, were killed Friday after flash floods swept through their remote Arkansas campsites following a heavy rain, according to Gov. Mike Beebe. 42 people are confirmed dead on the Portuguese ... Flash Floods Sweep Through Arkansas Campgrounds At least 20 dead, many missing in Arkansas flood Arkansas flash floods kill at least 16 people |
CBC.ca | Desperate search for 16-year-old lone US sailor Abby Sunderland The Guardian Rescuers launched a desperate search tonight for a 16-year-old Californian girl attempting to sail round the world single-handed, after she set off distress beacons in stormy conditions in a remote part of the Indian Ocean. ... California teen sailing solo is missing in Indian Ocean Solo teen sailor missing at sea California teen girl in trouble on solo world sail |
Reuters (press release) | Iran dismisses new UN sanctions BBC News President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has dismissed the new UN sanctions over Iran's nuclear programme as a "used handkerchief" fit for the dustbin. Earlier, the UN Security Council voted to impose a fourth round of sanctions on Tehran for failing to halt its ... UN Security Council Adopts Tough New Round of Iran Sanctions Israel: Iran sanctions a good start Barack Obama warns Iran of world's 'unmistakable message' on nuclear programme |
CBC.ca | BP says profits from spilled oil will benefit new wildlife fund New York Daily News These birds affected by BP's oil rig explosion might benefit from a new wildlife fund set up by the British oil company. BP has a message for the oil-soaked wildlife off the Gulf Coast: we're just here to protect you! ... Obama heading back to Gulf Coast What Congress was told Tuesday about the Gulf oil leak Oil spill facts seem as murky as stricken waters |
CBS News | 3 dead after gas pipeline erupts in eastern Texas CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Crews couldn't get closer than 600 yards to the source of the fire in Johnson County, Texas, an official said. (CNN) -- A 36-inch underground natural gas pipeline exploded into flames Monday in Johnson County, Texas, killing three ... At least 3 dead, 6 injured in Texas natural gas explosion At least 3 dead in Johnson County natural gas explosion |
Reuters | Afghan interior minister and spy chief resign over jirga security breaches The Guardian Two of the most internation » |
