Wednesday, July 14, 2010

DEALTALK-Oil spill muddies bank M&A in US Gulf - Reuters


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

New York Times


Crucial test on ruptured BP well in limbo

MarketWatch


After days of progress, BP freezes work in Gulf

BusinessWeek


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Monday, July 12, 2010

Swiss Reject US Request to Extradite Polanski - New York Times


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

Hollywood Reporter


Film director Roman Polanski will not be extradited to US: Switzerland

New York Daily News


Shock: Swiss Block Extradition, Free Roman Polanski

TIME


BusinessWeek -FOX43.com -Gothamist


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Friday, July 9, 2010

US weighed spy swap well before 'sleeper' agents were arrested - Washington Post


Telegraph.co.uk


US weighed spy swap well before 'sleeper' agents were arrested

Washington Post


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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Spain vs. Germany: In World Cup, Spain scores 1-0 win, advances to final - 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

National Post


Spain 1, Germany 0

USA Today


Spain beats Germany 1-0 in World Cup semifinal

The Associated Press


New York Daily News -CBSSports.com -MiamiHerald.com


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Monday, July 5, 2010

Tests on Gulf oil "superskimmer" inconclusive: TMT - Reuters


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

Atlanta Journal Constitution


Giant oil skimmer tests unclear

BBC News


BP Oil Spill Loan Rises to $9 Billion

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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Germany beats Argentina to reach World Cup semifinals - Los Angeles Times


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

USA Today


Jonathan Wilson: Argentina vs. Germany postgame World Cup analysis

SI.com


Maradona considers quitting

ESPN


The Canadian Press -BBC Sport -Christian Science Monitor


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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Obama: Immigration reform 'cannot pass without Republican votes' - USA Today


Aljazeera.net


Obama: Immigration reform 'cannot pass without Republican votes'

USA Today


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