BP faces US oil spill criticism

BP faces US oil spill criticism

BP faces US oil spill criticism

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:37 PM PDT

BP is facing growing American criticism over the giant oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.


Socialist leader attends Albania rally

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:11 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of Albanian opposition Socialist Party supporters have marched in the capital, Tirana, to demand a partial recount of the June 2009 election.


UK's Brown hit by poll, media back rivals

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:11 PM PDT

LONDONReuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's faltering election campaign suffered fresh blows on Friday as support for his Labour Party slid in one new poll and leading newspapers came out in support of his rivals.


Clinton sees indirect Mideast talks next week

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:11 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday she expected Israel and the Palestinians to begin indirect peace talks next week, breaking months of deadlock over a key U.S. foreign policy goal.


Massey faces criminal probe for mine blast - sources

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:11 PM PDT

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Massey Energy Co is under criminal investigation by the FBI after the deadly mine explosion in West Virginia, U.S. officials familiar with the matter said on Friday, news that sent the company's stock plummeting.


Two NY men charged with aiding al Qaeda

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:11 PM PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two New York men have been charged with conspiracy to provide material support to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network that included providing computer expertise and buying seven watches online for the group, prosecutors said on Friday.


Fractious U.N. council extends presence in W.Sahara

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 06:36 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The Security Council renewed on Friday the mandate of the U.N. mission in Western Sahara after a daylong argument over whether to mention the thorny issue of human rights in the disputed territory.


"Family Guy" creator says Arizona law like Nazi Germany

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 06:36 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Family Guy" creator Seth McFarlane has compared a tough new immigration law in Arizona to those of Nazi Germany.


U.S. fights to protect shore from massive oil spill

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 06:26 PM PDT

VENICE, La (Reuters) - The U.S. government scrambled on Friday to ward off an environmental disaster that could cost billions of dollars as a huge oil spill reached coastal Louisiana, imperiling shrimp fishing grounds, oyster beds and fragile wetlands with a rich variety of wildlife.


Arizona police chief criticizes immigration law

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 06:26 PM PDT

PHOENIX/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The police chief of Arizona's largest city said on Friday the state's controversial new crackdown on illegal immigrants would likely create more problems than it solved for local law enforcement.


China complains diplomat was assaulted in U.S.

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 06:26 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Friday one of its diplomats and his family were "harassed and assaulted" in Houston and lodged a complaint with the U.S. State Department.


USGS reports 6.3 magnitude quake in Bering Sea

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 05:31 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Bering Sea on Friday, 294 miles (473 km) southwest of Gambell, Alaska, and near Russia's far east, at a depth of 9.4 miles (15 km).


ANALYSIS - Is the oil spill Obama's Katrina? Not yet

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 05:31 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Comparisons with the slow U.S. response to Hurricane Katrina are already being made, but the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is not a huge political albatross for President Barack Obama -- yet.


The unknown impact of the spill

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 03:04 PM PDT

The full impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will not be known for some time, but the area is home to a large fishing industry and a substantial nature reserve.


Mid-East talks 'set for launch'

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 01:56 PM PDT

Israeli-Palestinian proximity talks are set to start next week, according to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.


World Expo opens in Shanghai

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:06 PM PDT

The world's largest cultural fair, the World Expo 2010, has officially opened in Shanghai with a lavish ceremony.


Germany sees private sector helping Greece

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:48 AM PDT

ATHENS (Reuters) - European banks will contribute to a multi-billion euro Greek bailout, Germany said on Friday, as talks to secure European Union and IMF aid to Athens in return for draconian budget cuts edged towards a deal.


Spain unemployment more than 20%

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:32 AM PDT

Unemployment in Spain has risen to more than 20% according to new figures, despite government efforts to create jobs.


Two NY men charged with aiding al Qaeda - prosecutors

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:23 AM PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two New York men have been charged with providing material support to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network, prosecutors said on Friday.


U.S. sees Israel-Palestinian indirect talks next week

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:43 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday she expects indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians to begin next week.


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