Monday, May 31, 2010

Convoy raid condemned as Aussies found safe - ABC Online


Ha'aretz


Convoy raid condemned as Aussies found safe

ABC Online


Israeli commandos intercepted Gaza-bound aid ships on Monday and at least 10 pro-Palestinian activists on board were killed in bloodshed that plunged Israel into a diplomatic crisis. An Australian journalist and photographer onboard one of the aid ...


Egypt summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza flotilla deaths

Ha'aretz


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Friday, May 28, 2010

Gulf oil spill: BP resumes 'top kill' - The Guardian


The Guardian


Gulf oil spill: BP resumes 'top kill'

The Guardian


BP has resumed its high-risk "top kill" operation to stem the oil and gas leak from the ruptured Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico, sign »


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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Oil spill 'top kill': why it takes 24 hours to know if it's working - Christian Science Monitor


CBC.ca


Oil spill 'top kill': why it takes 24 hours to know if it's working

Christian Science Monitor


The oil spill 'top kill' was proceeding according to plan Wednesday night, BP officials said. But they added that it could be another 24 hours before they knew if it worked. Equipment is moved into position for BP's oil spill 'top kill' maneuver ...


BP says 24 hours will tell if oil leak plug works

Reuters


Deepwater Horizon: A chronology

CNN


Gulf oil spill: Results of 'top kill' operation won't be known for 24 hours

Los Angeles Times (blog)


The Associated Press -San Francisco Chronicle -The Guardian


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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Obama to send 1200 troops to US-Mexico border - The Associated Press


ABC News


Obama to send 1200 troops to US-Mexico border

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON รข€" President Barack Obama will send 1200 National Guard troops to boost security along the US-Mexico border, officials said Tuesday, pre-empting Republican plans to try to force votes on such a deployment. Obama will also request $500 million ...


Obama to Send 1200 Guard Troops to Mexico Border

New York Times


Obama sending 1200 troops to Mexico border

Reuters


Obama Set to Deploy 1200 National Guard to Border

BusinessWeek


Douglas Daily Dispatch -ABC News -MyFox Los Angeles


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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Senate passes financial regulation bill - Washington Post


Senate passes financial regulation bill

Washington Post


The Senate approved new far-reaching financial rules on Thursday aimed at preventing the risky behavior and regulatory failures that brought the economy to the brink of collapse two years ago and cost millions of Americans their jobs ...


Senate approves financial overhaul

Boston Globe


Move to End Debate Hinged on Last-Minute Deal

W »


livejournal.com

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Bangkok Street Fighting Continues, Death Toll Mounts - Voice of America


Sydney Morning Herald


Bangkok Street Fighting Continues, Death Toll Mounts

Voice of America


Street fighting continues in the Thai capital, Bangkok, as anti-government protesters try to push back soldiers who have surrounded their camp. At least 22 people were killed in the last two days and at least 170 wounded. ...


Thailand PM Abhisit in pledge to end Bangkok protest

BBC News


On the scene: Bangkok at boiling point

CNN


More deaths in Bangkok standoff

Aljazeera.net


Los Angeles Times -BusinessWeek -Vancouver Sun


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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Pakistani Taliban Behind Times Sq. Plot, Holder Says - New York Times


The Guardian


Pakistani Taliban Behind Times Sq. Plot, Holder Says

New York Times


More firmly and publicly than before, senior officials of the Obama administration on Sunday blamed the failed attempt to blow up a bomb in Times Square on the Pakistani Taliban, an accusation that should increase pressure on the ...


Pakistani Taliban Behind Times Square Bomb Plot, Officials Say

FOXNews


Obama adviser: Times Square bombing suspect linked to Taliban

CNN


White House says Pakistan Taliban behind NY bomb

Kansas City Star


Voice of America -Reuters -W »


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