US House Approves Oil Spill Reform Bill
Voice of America
Photo: AP The US House of Representatives has passed legislation that would impose new safety regulations on the offshore oil-drilling industry. House members voted 209 to 193 in favor of the Democrat-backed legislation late Friday, siding largely ...
AP EXCLUSIVE: Salazar Tours Rigs, Keeps Drill BanABC News
Many Gulf of Mexico oil rig relocation decisions have yet to be madeNOLA.com
House Votes to Overhaul System of Offshore DrillingWall Street Journal
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Pakistani Rescuers Struggle in Deadly Monsoons
Voice of America
Rescue workers and troops are struggling Saturday to reach thousands of stranded villagers in northwest Pakistan, following the deadliest monsoon rains to hit the region since 1929. Authorities say the four days of pounding rain in the ...
Pakistan Death Toll From Flash Floods in Northwest Exceeds 800, Edhi SaysBloomberg
UN voices Pakistan flood fearsBBC News
Official: More than 800 dead in Pakistan floodsThe Associated Press
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Obama wants Rangel to end career with dignity
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Obama said he hopes that US Rep. Charlie Rangel can end his career with dignity Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama hopes embattled New York congressman Charlie Rangel can end his career with dignity. ...
Ethics Trial Expected for California CongresswomanNew York Times
California Rep. Waters may face fall ethics trialThe Associated Press
Obama: It's the end for RangelNew York Post
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Obama, Republicans Argue Job Growth
Voice of America
US President Barack Obama says America's small business owners need new tax breaks and lending assistance to help them expand and hire new people. In his weekly address Saturday, Mr. Obama rebuked Republicans in the Senate for blocking legislation ...
Obama Pushes Small Business Bill in Radio AddressWall Street Journal
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94 Days to Decide: Arizona Law Thrusts Immigration to Forefront of 2010 Races
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The daylong demonstrations across downtown Phoenix came despite a federal judge's last-minute decision to block the most controversial parts of the measure. Republicans and President Obama agree that this week's decision by a federal judge to defang ...
64 arrested in Arizona crime, immigration sweepBoston Herald
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Arizona police release 80 immigration protesters from jailLos Angeles Times
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Pak leaders step up attack on Cameron
The Hindu
PTI Pakistani leaders stepped up their criticism of David Cameron for his remarks linking the country to terrorism, with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday saying it would have been better if the British premier had raised the issue of ...
Pakistan security staff cancel visit to BritainThe Guardian
Pakistan agency cancels visit to UKThe Press Association
Pak to seek explanation from UK envoy on Cameron's remarksHindustan Times
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US threatens to cut ties unless Palestinians return to direct talks
Ha'aretz
Senior PLO official Hanan Ashwari says Obama administration has stepped up pressure on Abbas to move to face-to-face negotiations with Netanayhu, Arab media report. The United States has threatened to break off ties with the Palestinian Authority ...
Gaza militants, Israel escalate violence to thwart direct peace talksXinhua
Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza (Roundup)Monsters and Critics.com
Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrikes on GazaCNN
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Obama Says `Tough Decisions' on $60 Billion Automaker Aid Now Paying Off
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President Barack Obama said the “tough decisions” he made to give almost $60 billion in aid to the US auto industry saved a million jobs and led to the strongest period of growth for automakers in a ...
Obama in Detroit: Honing His Economic MessageTIME
Obama: GM plant 'might not exist' if he listened to criticsThe Detroit News
In Mich., Obama links gains in car industry to rescue planPhiladelphia Inquirer
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Afghanistan: War via the web
Times of India
This week,via the internet,the world found itself the surprised recipient of thousands of leaked American military documents dealing with the war on terror in Afghanistan.The documents revealed American intelligence and classified findings detailing ...
Julian Assange: is 'Wikileaker' on a crusade or an ego trip?Telegraph.co.uk
US worried more secret documents may be releasedReuters
WikiLeaks vows more leaks as US steps up investigationXinhua
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Debate Heating Up on Plans for Mosque Near Ground Zero
New York Times
Logan Wallace/AP Ilario Pantano, center, has made a planned Muslim center near ground zero part of his Congressional campaign in North Carolina. By MICHAEL BARBARO An influential Jewish organization on Friday announced its opposition to a proposed ...
Jewish group says putting a mosque near Ground Zero will cause 'more pain'Washington Post
Jewish group opposes plans for mosque near Ground ZeroSeattle Times
Jewish group opposes ground zero mosqueThe Associated Press
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