Globe and Mail | Exclusive: BP CEO says will pay oil spill claims Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc will clean up an oil spill from one of its wells in the Gulf of Mexico and compensate those affected, its Chief Executive said, accepting that the disaster could hit plans to open new areas off the US coast to drilling. ... White House: No new drilling efforts until probe of explosion is done Oil From Spill Is Reported to Have Reached the Coast Gulf Coast Braces for Effects of Oil Slick |
Friday, April 30, 2010
Exclusive: BP CEO says will pay oil spill claims - Reuters
Thursday, April 29, 2010
US military joins Gulf of Mexico oil spill effort - BBC News
Reuters | US military joins Gulf of Mexico oil spill effort BBC News The US military has joined efforts to stop an oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico as fears rise about its scale. Five times as much oil as previously thought could be leaking from the well beneath where a rig exploded and sank last week, US officials said ... BP Oil Well Leaking Five Times Faster Than Estimated Leaking Oil Well Lacked Safeguard Device |
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Starting point key question on Greek deficit goal - Reuters
Globe and Mail | Starting point key question on Greek deficit goal Reuters ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece may hit its target of cutting the budget deficit by 15 billion euros this year if it can overcome public opposition and avoid a social explosion. But even this staggering achievement may not be enough to satisfy EU demands ... GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks, Euro Off Lows On Bailout Hopes |
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Blankfein's Time in the Spotlight Will be Limited - FOXBusiness
Globe and Mail | Blankfein's Time in the Spotlight Will be Limited FOXBusiness Officials at Goldman Sachs (GS) have at least one thing to be happy about this morning as their CEO, Lloyd Blankfein, awaits the grilling of his life before a US Senate committee investigating the firm's role in the 2008 financial ... Goldman Sachs: A who's who guide to the Senate hearing Costs to insure Goldman Sachs debt rise-Phoenix Live-Blogging the Senate Hearing on Goldman |
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Monday, April 26, 2010
GOP, Democrats at an impasse before key vote on financial overhaul - Washington Post
CNN | GOP, Democrats at an impasse before key vote on financial overhaul Washington Post Senators will face a crucial test vote Monday that could clear the way for debate on far-reaching legislation to overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system -- or end in a partisan standoff -- as W » |
Sunday, April 25, 2010
10 dead in Miss. after tornado, storms hit South - The Associated Press
ABC News | 10 dead in Miss. after tornado, storms hit South The Associated Press YAZOO CITY, Miss. รข€" Rescuers spread out Sunday to scour neighborhoods of splintered homes and twisted debris in Mississippi, a day after a devastating tornado sliced through the state and killed 10 people, including three children. ... Mississippi tornado leaves path of death, destruction Tornado Kills 10 in Southern US Officials fear tornado death toll may rise |
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Obama presses for immigration reform - Los Angeles Times
BBC News | Obama presses for immigration reform Los Angeles Times President Barack Obama, urging Congress today to press forward on "comprehensive immigration reform,'' warned that the absence of federal action will only encourage "misguided efforts'' such as those in Arizona. With support from some Republicans as ... Ariz. Law: "Open Season" on Non-Anglos? Nation+World headlines: Immigration law signed Arizona illegals law sparks fury, Obama criticism |
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Banks lead Europe shares up as Greece triggers aid - Reuters
CBC.ca | Banks lead Europe shares up as Greece triggers aid Reuters LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - European shares were up at midday on Friday, with banking stocks rebounding after Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou asked for the activation of an EU/IMF aid package to pull the country out of its debt ... Stocks, Euro Gain as Greece Asks for Bailout; Greek Bonds Rise Crisis Or Contagion: Assessing Sovereign Debt |
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Goldman Sachs Profit Beats Estimates as Firm Battles SEC Suit - BusinessWeek
Telegraph.co.uk | Goldman Sachs Profit Beats Estimates as Firm Battles SEC Suit BusinessWeek April 20 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc., facing a fraud lawsuit from US regulators, reported first-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts' estimates on record fixed- income trading revenue. Net income rose 91 percent to ... British Regulator Opens Goldman Inquiry TAKE-A-LOOK-Goldman Sachs faces fraud charges U.K. regulator launches formal Goldman probe |
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Airlines condemn "European mess" over ash cloud - BBC News
National Geographic | Airlines condemn "European mess" over ash cloud BBC News The body that represents the world's airlines, IATA, has criticised Europe's governments for the way they closed air space because of volcanic ash. The head of the airline industry body, Giovanni Bisignani, told the BBC:"This is a European ... Iceland volcano sends new tremors, lower ash cloud Airline industry urges Europe to reopen airports Volcanic ash cloud restrictions 'embarrassing', say airlines |
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Volcanic ash disruption leaves Britons stranded - BBC News
New York Times | Volcanic ash disruption leaves Britons stranded BBC News The UK is enduring a fourth day as a virtual no-fly zone due to volcanic ash drifting from Iceland, leaving Britons stranded around the world. Flight restrictions have been extended until at least 0100 BST on Monday and forecasters say the ash cloud ... Fears volcano chaos will push into mid-week Few Signs of Relief as Air Travel Crisis Enters a Fourth Day KLM says test flight reveals no damage from ash |
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Democrats Say Goldman Sachs Fraud Suit Bolsters Case for Rules - BusinessWeek
ABC News | Democrats Say Goldman Sachs Fraud Suit Bolsters Case for Rules BusinessWeek April 17 (Bloomberg) -- The Obama administration and congressional Democrats are using the Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing Goldman Sachs Group Inc. of derivatives-linked fraud to bolster their case for overhauling ... Bank: Merrill Committed Same Fraud as SEC Claims Goldman Did |
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Volcanic ash causes travel chaos for second day - CNN International
Globe and Mail | Volcanic ash causes travel chaos for second day CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Air traffic across Europe will be severely disrupted for a second day Friday, says NATS. London, England (CNN) -- Volcanic ash from Iceland snarled air traffic across Europe for a second straight day Friday, ... Volcano leaves travel plans in ashes Extent of Iceland volcano ash cloud Flight disruptions in Europe get even worse |
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Iceland's volcanic ash halts flights in northern Europe - BBC News
Globe and Mail | Iceland's volcanic ash halts flights in northern Europe BBC News Flights have been disrupted across northern Europe by volcanic ash drifting south and east from Iceland. The ash, which can damage aeroplane engines, was limiting air traffic in countries including the UK, Norway, Sweden and Finland, officials said. ... Volcanic ash shuts down British air space Volcanic ash cloud: latest news from British airports London Airports Closed Due to Volcanic Ash |
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Deadly Earthquake Strikes China - Voice of America
The Hindu | Deadly Earthquake Strikes China Voice of America Western China has been rocked by a powerful earthquake and strong aftershocks, which have claimed more than 300 lives. More than 8000 people have been injured and many more people may be trapped in damaged buildings. The earthquake struck the western ... 7.1 quake in China kills 300 Quake kills 400; destroys homes on Tibet plateau Official: China quake deaths near 400 |
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Nuclear Security Summit: Obama Invokes Mushroom Clouds - TIME
Telegraph.co.uk | Nuclear Security Summit: Obama Invokes Mushroom Clouds TIME Nearly a decade ago, a President of the United States used the specter of a nuclear blast to argue his case for invading a foreign country. "We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud," President Bush's then National Security Adviser ... Ukraine to give up nuke material; boost for summit Cyclist killed in Washington during nuclear summit Nuclear security summit hears of terror risk |
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Obama hosts two-day summit on nuclear security - CNN
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's Nuclear Summit: Leaders Meet for Security Talks |
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Service being held for Polish aircrash victims - BBC News
Telegraph.co.uk | Service being held for Polish aircrash victims BBC News A special service is being held in east Belfast on Sunday morning to remember » |
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
West Virginia coal mine rescue weighs desperation with caution - Christian Science Monitor
Reuters | West Virginia coal mine rescue weighs desperation with caution Christian Science Monitor The rescue team in the West Virginia coal mine disaster was c » |
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
West Virginia Mine Rescue: Clinging to Waning Hope for Survivors - ABC News
Reuters | West Virginia Mine Rescue: Clinging to Waning Hope for Survivors ABC News Rescue teams at the site of the West Virginia mine explosion could be » |
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Massey Coal Mine Explosion Kills 25; Four Missing (Update3) - San Francisco Chronicle
Globe and Mail | Massey Coal Mine Explosion Kills 25; Four Missing (Update3) San Francisco Chronicle April 6 (Bloomberg) -- An explosion at a coal mine in West Virginia killed 25 workers and left four missing, said Massey Energy Co., the owner of the pit. The disaster was the worst of its kind since 1984. Two miners were hospitalized ... Massey Shares Drop After Deadly Mine Explosion Gov: "No Excuse" for Any Safety Flaws at Mine W.Va. Calculates Survival in a New Climate |
Monday, April 5, 2010
NEW: Two employees of US consulate among six killed in blast in Peshawar - CNN
CBC.ca | NEW: Two employees of US consulate among six killed in blast in Peshawar CNN Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- A terrorist attack near the US consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan killed two consulate security guards and at least four others Monday, authorities said. The two consulate employees who died were Pakistani, the US Embassy in ... Attack on US consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan US consulate in Peshawar attacked by Pakistan Taliban Taliban Claims Responsibility for US Consulate Attack in Peshawar |
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