The Hindu | Oil stocks slide as Gulf spill grows Reuters HOUSTON (Reuters) - Shares of companies that provided services or operated the sunken Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, including H » |
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Oil stocks slide as Gulf spill grows - Reuters
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Senate panel says Goldman inflated housing bubble - Reuters
Sydney Morning Herald | Senate panel says Goldman inflated housing bubble Reuters Daniel Sparks (from LR) , former partner, Head of Mortgages Department for Golden Sachs, Joshua Birnbaum, former Managing Director of Structured Products Group Trading for Goldman Sachs, Michael Swanson, Managing Director for Structured Products Group ... Investors Were Not Duped, Goldman Tells Senators Tourre Testimony: Deal 'Was Not Designed to Fail' |
Monday, April 26, 2010
Shelby predicts Senate GOP will vote unanimously to block debate on bill - Washington Post
Reuters | Shelby predicts Senate GOP will vote unanimously to block debate on bill Washington Post The top GOP negotiator on a bill to overhaul financial regulation said he expects » |
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
10 dead in Miss. after tornado, storms hit South - The Associated Press
Washington Post | 10 dead in Miss. after tornado, storms hit South The Associated Press YAZOO CITY, Miss. â€" Rescuers spread out Sunday to scour neighborhoods of splintered homes and twisted debris in Mississippi, a day after a devastating tornado sliced through the state and killed 10 people, including three children. ... Mississippi tornado leaves path of death, destruction Mississippi Tornado Kills 10, Destroys Properties, Yazoo city in Shambles Tornado Kills 10 in Southern US |
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Goldman Sachs Messages Show It Thrived as Economy Fell - New York Times
Reuters UK | Goldman Sachs Messages Show It Thrived as Economy Fell New York Times Lloyd Blankfein, left, the chief executive of Goldman Sachs, and Gary Cohn, the president, waited for President Obama's speech about financial reform at Cooper Union on Thursday. By LOUISE STORY, SEWELL CHAN and GRETCHEN MORGENSON In late 2007 as the ... Goldman profited as market collapsed, emails show New Goldman Documents Show Executives Cheering Downgrades |
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Greece to get funding before May 19- finmin - Reuters
Globe and Mail | Greece to get funding before May 19- finmin Reuters ATHENS, April 23 (Reuters) - Greece expects to receive before May 19 the first tranche of funds under a 45 billion euro ($60.49 billion) EU/IMF aid package it has form » |
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
At least 11 missing after blast on oil rig in Gulf - CNN
The Guardian | At least 11 missing after blast on oil rig in Gulf CNN By the CNN Wire Staff More than 120 people reportedly were on board the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico at the time of the blast. (CNN) -- At least 11 people were missing and seven were critic » |
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Goldman Tops Forecast, With $3.46 Billion in Earnings - New York Times
The Hindu | Goldman Tops Forecast, With $3.46 Billion in Earnings New York Times Beset by accusations of securities fraud, Goldman Sachs nevertheless showed Tuesday that it was still very good at what it does best: making money. Earnings for the W » |
Monday, April 19, 2010
Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travel - CNN
Globe and Mail | Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travel CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Here are the latest highlights regarding problems for air travel caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland. • The volcano is continuing to erupt, but the ash is not as dense as it was over the weekend, ... British Airways seeks compensation for ash chaos Some European airlines set to close -industry body A glance at flight disruptions due to volcanic ash |
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Poland to bury president in Krakow, Medvedev arrives - Reuters
The Guardian | Poland to bury president in Krakow, Medvedev arrives Reuters KRAKOW, Poland (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Poland's ancient capital on Sunday for the burial of President Lech Kaczynski and his wife, but volcanic ash over Europe prevented many world leaders from joining them. ... Poland begins state funeral for Lech Kaczynski Bodies of Polish President and Wife Arrive for Burial Elaborate state funeral for Poland's first couple |
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Volcanic Ash from Iceland Continues to Disrupt Air Travel - Voice of America
Globe and Mail | Volcanic Ash from Iceland Continues to Disrupt Air Travel Voice of America Photo: AP Air travel throughout Europe and around the world is still disrupted Saturday as thick clouds of ash from a volcano eruption in Iceland continue to drift across the continent. Some European nations have completely closed their airspace, ... Volcanic ash cloud: dust f » |
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Volcano ash: Your stories - BBC News
ABC News | Volcano ash: Your stories BBC News Most flights in the UK will remain grounded until early Saturday as ash from a volcano in Iceland continues to drift across Europe. Germany and Poland closed most of their airports early on Friday and the no-flight zone now extends to Austria in the ... UN health agency: F » |
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Britain turns into no fly zone due to volcanic ash cloud - Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk | Britain turns into no fly zone due to volcanic ash cloud Telegraph.co.uk British airspace has been turned into a no-fly zone as » |
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Hundreds die in remote China quakes - Washington Post
The Hindu | Hundreds die in remote China quakes Washington Post A series of strong earthquakes struck China's western Qinghai province Wednesday, killing hundreds, injuring thousands and burying many others under toppled houses. By Andrew Higgins BEIJING -- A series of strong earthquakes killed hundreds of people ... Quake in western China kills 400, buries more China earthquake kills hundreds in Qinghai 7.1 quake in China kills 400 |
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
SCENARIOS-What next for Kyrgyzstan and its president? - Reuters
Globe and Mail | SCENARIOS-What next for Kyrgyzstan and its president? Reuters BISHKEK, April 13 (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan's new rulers warned on Tuesday they would order a special operation to detain ousted President Kurmanbek Bakiyev unless he turns himself in by the end of the day. The interim government wants ... Kyrgyz President Bakiyev 'will resign if safe' Kyrgyzstan President Ordered to Surrender Ultimatum for ousted Kyrgyz leader |
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Obama's day: Welcoming the world to nuclear summit - USA Today
ABC News | Obama's day: Welcoming the world to nuclear summit USA Today Good morning from The Oval. On this day in 1945, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the only president to win four terms, died at his retreat in Warm Springs, Ga., just a few weeks before he was to host the conference creating the United Nations. ... US President Warns of Terrorists With Nukes Obama hosts two-day summit on nuclear security Obama's ambitious nuclear security summit |
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Putin returns to crash site to pay last respects to Kaczynski - RIA Novosti
Globe and Mail | Putin returns to crash site to pay last respects to Kaczynski RIA Novosti Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin flew back on Sunday to the site of the Polish plane crash near Smolensk in west Russia to pay last respects to Polish President Lech Kaczynski who was killed in the incident. The Soviet-made TU-154 carrying ... City service for Polish victims Polish President's Body Returns Home as Poles Mourn Poland mourns death of president, other top officials in plane crash |
Friday, April 9, 2010
Mining disaster raises questions about effectiveness of safety laws - CNN
Washington Post | Mining disaster raises questions about effectiveness of safety laws CNN Naoma, West Virginia (CNN) -- Two West Virginia mining accidents within 17 days in January 2006 killed 14 people and prompted Congress to pass the most sweeping mine safety legislation in 29 years. The Mine Improvement and New ... Wife: Families understand W.Va. mine rescue delay Massey Plans to Replace Lost W.Va. Coal Production Mine Operator Escaped Extra Oversight After Warning |
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
US and Russia sign historic nuclear treaty - Times Online
The Hindu | US and Russia sign historic nuclear treaty Times Online The United States and Russia signed a new treaty today aimed at shrinking stockpiles of nuclear warheads in a historic move that revives the push to halt the spread of atomic weapons, particularly to Iran. President Obama, who attended the signing ... New US-Russia Nuclear Pact A 'Reset' For Old Rivals Medvedev to visit US this summer: White House US and Russia Sign Nuclear Arms Pact |
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
25 miners killed in West Virginia explosion - Los Angeles Times
CBC.ca | 25 miners killed in West Virginia explosion Los Angeles Times Four are missing in the nation's worst mine disaster since 1984. The facility had been repeatedly cited for dangerous conditions. Billy Pettry, from left, Caden Gray, 5, and Brandon Gray gather at the Marsh Fork Worship Center in Eunice, W.Va. ... 25 dead in W.Va. mine blast, worst since 1984 4 Still Missing as Rescue Effort Halted in Worst Mine Disaster Since '84 US mine explosion leaves 25 dead |
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Mexico and California rocked by earthquake - The Guardian
Times Online | Mexico and California rocked by earthquake The Guardian A crack in the middle of a road in Mexicali, Mexico, after the earthquake. Photograph: La Cronica De Mexicali/EPA A 7.2-magnitude earthquake yesterday struck cities in northern Mexico and southern California, tearing up roads, making buildings sway ... Quake rolls across Baja Border city absorbs most US damage in quake Strong Quake Kills Two in Mexico, Rattles US States |
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
After years as justice, John Paul Stevens wants what's 'best for the court' - Washington Post
Reuters | After years as justice, John Paul Stevens wants what's 'best for the court' Washington Post FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Around here, one of the most powerful men in the nation is known as plain old John Stevens -- courteous bridge player, early-morning regular at the country club's tennis courts, a quiet but active condo ... U.S. high court's Stevens to decide soon on retiring At 89, Stevens Contemplates Law, and How to Leave It Justice Stevens to leave while Obama in office |
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