Telegraph.co.uk | 'Spillionaires' Cleaning Up On the BP Oil Spill ABC News Mark Miller, whose environmental clean-up firm has hired nearly 1500 workers in the Gulf Coast in the past month, takes issue with the term "spillionaire" -- those who are cleaning up from the oil cleanup. From contractors to portable ... Dudley to outline BP plans to help Gulf recover BP's Hayward Defends Tenure, Spill Response |
Moneycontrol.com | Key factors for Pakistan crash probe BBC News As Pakistan authorities launch an investigation into the crash of the Airblue Airbus A321 near Islamabad, Jim Ferguson, an aviation expert based in Aberdeen, Scotland, discusses some of the possible scenarios. "Until the plane's 'black box' flight ... Pakistan's worst ever air crash kills 152 Airplane crash in Pakistan kills 152 people aboard 152 dead in passenger jet crash near Islamabad |
The Guardian | Afghanistan war logs: Wikileaks founder rebuts White House criticism The Guardian The founder of the whistleblowing website Wikileaks today defended his decision to publish thousands of secret US military files about the war in Afghanistan, faced with criticism from the White House for placing troops in danger. ... Afghan war logs: 'files may contain evidence of war crimes' Wikileaks row is the last thing Nato needs Angry Pakistani officials deny leaked documents' suggestion of ties to Taliban |
CBC.ca | Gulf vessels out of Bonnie's path, but one heads back CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Ships assist collection of oil Friday near the source of the Deepwater Horizon leak before leaving to avoid a storm. New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) -- Most of the response vessels at the site of BP's ruptured oil well in the Gulf of ... Storm Weakened, Drilling Rig Returns to Well Site BP Returning to Gulf Oil Spill Site to Drill Relief Well as Bonnie Weakens Relief Well Drill Rig Returning To Gulf Oil Spill Site -BP |
CNN (blog) | Sherrod speaks to President Obama in a telephone c » |
Senate vote ends GOP filibuster of extended jobless benefits Los Angeles Times A final Senate vote could come before the end of the day, and approval in the House is expected Wednesday. Republicans had wanted to pay for the $33.9-billion measure with Recovery Act funds. By Lisa Mascaro and Michael A. Memoli, Tribune Washington ... Extension of Benefits for the Jobless Clears Senate Hurdle Obama: Jobless benefits extension 'critical' to millions US Senate breaks deadlock on jobless benefits |
Reuters | Poverty-stricken U.S. cities have HIV epidemics Reuters VIENNA (Reuters) - Many low-income urban areas across the United States have epidemics of HIV, with 2.1 percent of heterosexuals in poverty-stricken urban areas infected with the incurable AIDS virus, US scientists said on Monday. ... Clinton is attending International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria Bill Clinton, Gates: Fight AIDS more efficiently Treating HIV Also Prevents Its Spread |
The Hindu | Demise of herring after Valdez spill raises questions on Gulf Houston Chronicle Fishermen motor past boom and oiled grasses in Barataria Bay, La. The BP spill began during spawning season for many fish, and most likely killed eggs and larvae, scientists said. The Gulf of Mexico isn't dead because of BP's oil ... BP Will Resume Oil Capture After Well Tests End After Oil Spills, Hidden Damage Can Last for Years Cap may erase sense of hopelessness in oil spill |
CBC.ca | Apple offers free protective case for iPhone 4 Los Angeles Times CEO Steve Jobs says 'we make mistakes sometimes' in a presentation responding to complaints about the phone's antenna. Anyone who buys the phone before Sept. 30 will get a case, and users who bought a case through Apple will receive a refund. ... Apple Offers Free Cases to Address iPhone Issue Apple's fix for iPhone 4 antenna glitch: Free cases for users Apple Shares Turn Positive On Free-Case Offer For IPhone 4 |
Telegraph.co.uk | DEALTALK-Oil spill muddies bank M&A in US Gulf Reuters NEW YORK/CHARLOTTE, NC, July 14 (Reuters) - As the oil from the BP Plc (BP.L) gusher laps onto US Gulf Coast shores, it is also muddying the prospects of Southern bank mergers. The worst offshore spill in US history is ... US Delays Test of Device That Could Seal Gulf Well Crucial test on ruptured BP well in limbo After days of progress, BP freezes work in Gulf |
Sydney Morning Herald | Swiss Reject US Request to Extradite Polanski New York Times GENEVA รข€" Switzerland will not extradite the film director Roman Polanski to the United States to face charges of unlawful sex with a minor because of a possible fault in the American application for his extradition, ... Roman Polanski freed Film director Roman Polanski will not be extradited to US: Switzerland Shock: Swiss Block Extradition, Free Roman Polanski |
Telegraph.co.uk | US weighed spy swap well before 'sleeper' agents were arrested Washington Post » |
Spain vs. Germany: In World Cup, Spain scores 1-0 win, advances to final Washington Post DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA -- For decades, Spain's soccer history has been marked by the extraordinary success of its club teams. Now, after perpetual disappointment on the sport's grandest stage, Spain will play for the World Cup championship ... Spain advances to first World Cup final Spain 1, Germany 0 Spain beats Germany 1-0 in World Cup semifinal |
Reuters | Tests on Gulf oil "superskimmer" inconclusive: TMT Reuters TMT Shipping Offshore's converted supertanker, ''A Whale'' and dubbed a ''super skimmer'' is pictured 14 miles (23 km) northwest of the BP oil spill site as Coast Guard officials conduct tests to measure the vessels effectiveness in capturing oil and ... Oil cleanup landlocked as good weather eludes Gulf Giant oil skimmer tests unclear BP Oil Spill Loan Rises to $9 Billion |
Globe and Mail | Germany beats Argentina to reach World Cup semifinals Los Angeles Times Ironclad defense helps Germany not only prevail 4-0 in a wide-open game that was full of attacking play by both teams, but remain on course to win a fourth title since its last victory 20 years ago. German fans celebrate during the 2010 FIFA World Cup ... Messi in tears as Argentina loses to Germany Jonathan Wilson: Argentina vs. Germany postgame World Cup analysis Maradona considers quitting |
Aljazeera.net | Obama: Immigration reform 'cannot pass without Republican votes' USA Today President Obama today c » |
