The Guardian | White House: No new drilling efforts until probe of explosion is done Washington Post An oil platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico has left 11 workers missing and presumed dead, and oil is leaking into the water at a faster rate than earlier thought: up to 5000 barrels a day. By Michael D. Shear and Steven Mufson The White House ... Gulf Coast Braces for Effects of Oil Slick |
Times Online | 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 ... Leaking Oil Well Lacked Safeguard Device |
The Hindu | As stocks slump, European, IMF officials push Germany on Greece Washington Post European and International Monetary Fund officials converged in Germany on Wednesday to try to halt the spread of a deepening Greek debt crisis that one official compared to the "Ebola virus. ... GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks, Euro Off Lows On Bailout Hopes |
Telegraph.co.uk | Goldman execs fire back against Senate CNNMoney NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Top representatives from Goldman Sachs maintained Tuesday that the company did not engage in any questionable business deals leading up to the financial crisis. ... RPT-Email faux pas, like ones in Goldman case, common Blankfein's Time in the Spotlight Will be Limited Goldman Sachs: A who's who guide to the Senate hearing |
Reuters | 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 » |
CBC.ca | Mississippi tornado leaves path of death, destruction CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Yazoo City, Mississippi (CNN) -- As dawn broke Sunday and rescue crews prepared to reach hard-hit areas, officials fear the death toll will rise from a tornado that tore through Mississippi a day earlier. ... 10 dead in Miss. after tornado, storms hit South Tornado Kills 10 in Southern US Officials fear tornado death toll may rise |
Telegraph.co.uk | 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 Obama Assails Arizona Immigration Law |
CBC.ca | Deepwater Horizon oil rig sinks, sparking pollution fears The Guardian AP Eleven US workers who are missing after a fire on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig off Louisiana are feared dead. Photograph: Reuters A deepwater oil platform that burned for more than a day after an explosion has sunk in the Gulf of Mexico as hopes ... Coast Guard: No oil leaking from sunken rig Oil slick spreads from sunken rig Sunken Drilling Rig in Gulf Raises Questions for Future Oil and Gas ... |
The Hindu | European Air Traffic Close to Normal Voice of America Photo: AP Europe's air traffic control agency says almost » |
The Hindu | Few flights resume in Europe, ash cloud disrupts Reuters AMSTERDAM, April 20 (Reuters) - European airports made tentative steps toward resuming flights on Tuesday after five days cut off from global air traffic by a huge ash cloud, but much airspace stayed closed after reports of a new ... As Europe Reopens Skies, a New Cloud Looms What Next From Iceland's Volcano? |
Daily Mail | Goldman Sachs steps up defence against $1bn fraud » |
Telegraph.co.uk | 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 ... Few Signs of Relief as Air Travel Crisis Enters a Fourth Day Volcano chaos could continue for months The science of volcanic eruptions |
MedIndia (press release) | Obama: Gay Partners Should Have Hospital Access ABC News AP By CHARLES BABINGTON AP Writer Hospitals that accept Medicare and Medicaid payments must let patients choose which persons, including gay and lesbian partners, can visit them and help make critical health decisions, President Barack Obama said ... Obama orders hospital visitation rights for gays, lesbians Obama extends hospital visitation rights to same-sex partners of gays Obama orders most hospitals to grant gays visitation rights |
CBC.ca | Poll Finds Tea Party Backers Wealthier and More Educated New York Times Tea Party supporters are wealthier and more well-educated than the general public, and are no more or less afraid of f » |
The Guardian | Qinghai: Quake-prone province BBC News The province of Qinghai is a remote region of north-west China with a population of about five million. Although it has areas of industry around its major population centres - notably the capital Xining - most people make their living in agriculture. ... Hundreds dead in China quake Earthquake in China leaves hundreds dead and thousands injured Deadly Earthquake Strikes China |
Globe and Mail | Official: Al Qaeda hasn't gotten far in getting nuclear weapons CNN Presidential adviser John Brennan said al Qaeda has been trying to get a nuclear weapon for 15 years. Washington (CNN) -- The president's top counterterrorism adviser says there is indisputable evidence ... Ukraine to give up nuke material; boost for summit Nuclear security summit hears of terror risk Cyclist killed in Washington during nuclear summit |
ABC News | Iran on Obama-Hu agenda as nuclear summit looms Reuters President Barack Obama addresses reporters during his meeting with South African President Jacob Zuma at Blair House in Washington DC April 11, 2010. Zuma is in town for this week's nuclear security summit. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama ... Obama, world leaders work to stop nuclear spread Obama, world leaders work to stop nuclear spread Agenda of Nuclear Talks Leaves Out a New Threat |
TIME | Poland President Kaczynski was a battler Los Angeles Times Lech Kaczynski, who died in a plane crash in Russia on Saturday, was a fervent Catholic who battled communism during the Cold War and matured into a staunchly conservative politician. By Jeffrey Fleishman Polish President Lech Kaczynski, ... Poland reels from plane crash Witnessing the scene of Polish president's plane crash Queen's sorrow at Polish air crash that killed president Lech Kaczynski |
Los Angeles Times | Missing US miners found dead ABC Online The deaths of the missing men brings the total death toll from Monday's blast to 29. (Reuters: Chris Keane ) Four missing West Virginia coal miners have been found dead, nearly five days after an explosion killed 25 others and trapped them deep ... 4 missing W.Va. miners dead; final toll at 29 4 Missing W.Va. Miners Dead; Final Toll at 29 Four missing West Virginia miners are found dead |
Telegraph.co.uk | 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 ... Dangerous gases delay third mine rescue try Rescuers plan new attempt to enter W.Va. mine Crews wait to resume mine search |
Times Online | Dozens killed in Kyrgyzstan unrest Los Angeles Times Opposition leaders say they have seized power after protesters storm government buildings and police fire on demonstrators. By Alex Rodriguez The sm » |
Reuters | White House Slams Karzai for Latest Anti-American Outburst FOXNews The Obama administration once again is troubled and frustrated by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who reportedly is threatening to align with the Taliban while accusing the United States of meddling in his country's affairs. ... US Remains Concerned About Afghan President Karzai Afghanistan: Why Karzai Is Pushing Back Against the U.S. Afghan President Rebukes West and UN |
