Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Russian Beauty Had Beastly Intentions, U.S. Prosecutors Charge - FOXNews


Globe and Mail


Russian Beauty Had Beastly Intentions, U.S. Prosecutors Charge

FOXNews


This undated image taken from a Facebook page shows a woman journalists have identified as Anna Chapman, who appeared at a hearing Monday, June 28, 2010 in New York federal court. Chapman, along with 10 others, was arrested on charges of conspiracy to ...


Russia rips spy ring bust as arrests rise to 11

The Associated Press


Former agent: Only bad spies get caught

CNN International


US seeks to minimize damage from spy row with Russia

RIA Novosti


AFP -NPR -Houston Chronicle


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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Toronto police fire tear gas on G20 protesters - Reuters


Globe and Mail


Toronto police fire tear gas on G20 protesters

Reuters


Police officers disperse demonstrators with tear gas during a protest of the G20 summt in Toronto June 27, 2010. TORONTO (Reuters) - Police in Toronto fired tear gas on protesters for a second straight day on Sunday as new violence surrounding the G20 ...


G-20 protests plagued by violence

CNN International


Hundreds arrested in G20 protests: Toronto police

AFP


Protesters, police clash at detention centre

CTV.ca


BusinessWeek -MarketWatch -Aljazeera.net


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Friday, June 25, 2010

What's in the financial reform compromise reached by House, Senate - Christian Science Monitor


Washington Post


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

Christian Science Monitor


House and Senate conferees crafted a final version of financial reform legislation Friday. Both houses are expected to vote on the bill next week. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) (c.) talks with a group including Ranking ...


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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Three military commanders before General McChrystal who got the ax - Christian Science Monitor


Sydney Morning Herald


Three military commanders before General McChrystal who got the ax

Christian Science Monitor


Here are three examples of military commanders whose words or beliefs resulted in their early retirement. General McChrystal meets with Obama Wednesday. By Peter Grier, Staff writer / June 23, 2010 Gen. Stanley McChrystal might be fired Wednesday ...


Obama, McChrystal meet at White House following belittling critique

Washington Post


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

FOXNews


The Obama-McChrystal meeting began at 9:51 am, according to the White House ...

USA Today


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Sunday, June 20, 2010

BP Chief Yachts While Gulf Oil Spill Burns - FOXNews


Reuters


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 -The Guardian -CBS News


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Friday, June 18, 2010

Lakers' defense, rebounding make the difference against Celtics - Los Angeles Times


Globe and Mail


Lakers' defense, rebounding make the difference against Celtics

Los Angeles Times


LA creates a 23-8 advantage in offensive rebounding to help key their Game 7 win and 16th NBA title. Which is why Paul Pierce was one of the first Celtics, if not the first, off the court, as Staples Center buckled and gave way to bedlam and ...


Jubilant celebration turns rowdy in areas of LA

The Associated Press


Celtics Final Word chat

Boston Herald


Say Queensbridge: Ron Artest Is An NBA Champion, And It  »

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Obama, BP set for Gulf oil showdown - CNN


Washington Post


Obama, BP set for Gulf oil showdown

CNN


Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will have his showdown on Wednesday with BP top executives and says he will tell the company it must pick up the tab for the massive oil disaster in the Gulf. Obama vowed Tuesday to unleash whatever resources may be ...


FACT CHECK: Obama left blanks in oil spill speech

The Associated Press


President focuses federal role in Oval Office speech

USA Today


Obama pledges recovery after BP oil spill

San Francisco Chronicle


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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Obama to push BP to set up oil-spill damage fund - Los Angeles Times


The Hindu


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

Los Angeles Times


The president, preparing to make a fourth trip to the gulf, is set to pressure oil-company executives to create a 'substantial' escrow account for damage claims. Governors of affected states cite the blow to tourism. By David G. Savage, ...


Obama plans speech, victims fund for Gulf

The Associated Press


Obama will demand BP establish escrow account to handle oil spill claims

Washington Post


Obama to address nation on oil disaster

CNN


Voice of America -ABC News -Reuters


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livejournal.com

Friday, June 11, 2010

Help Is On The Way For American Teen Sailor - Voice of America


NEWS.com.au


Help Is On The Way For American Teen Sailor

Voice of America


Photo: AP An American teenager who went missing in the Indian Ocean while attempting a solo voyage around the world has been found safe. The family of Abby Sunderland, 16, said a search plane dispatched to her last known location, more than 3000 ...


Rescue teams slated to reach stranded sailor in 24 hours

CNN


Abby Sunderland Told Rescuers Boat Was Drifting After Being Damaged in a Storm ...

ABC News


US teenage sailor Abby Sunderland found in Indian Ocean

BBC News


Houston Chronicle -Telegraph.co.uk -ABC Online


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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

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


ABC News


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


BusinessWeek -Voice of America -The Guardian


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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Cap Captures Some Oil as Alabama Gets More Help - FOXNews


CNN (blog)


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 chief hopeful cap will capture most of Gulf oil

Reuters


BP cap captures '10000 barrels' a day in US Gulf

BBC News


Gulf Containment Cap Closely Watched in 2nd Day

ABC News


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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Ban: Gaza Blockade 'Must be Lifted' - Voice of America


National Post


Ban: Gaza Blockade 'Must be Lifted'

Voice of America


UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he considering  »