Problem for Containment Dome in Gulf

Problem for Containment Dome in Gulf


Problem for Containment Dome in Gulf

Posted: 08 May 2010 12:44 PM PDT

BP is forced to move containment dome because gas hydrates were turning to ice sooner than they expected.


Man in 60s dies in mountain fall

Posted: 08 May 2010 10:32 AM PDT

A man aged in his 60s has died after falling around 300ft (90m) in Snowdonia.


Gates Takes Aim at Pentagon Spending

Posted: 08 May 2010 12:04 PM PDT

In a speech, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates directed both military and civilian officials to cut costs and transfer the savings to the fighting force.


Preliminary info suggest no deaths in Russia mine

Posted: 08 May 2010 12:52 PM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Emergency officials said preliminary information indicated there were no deaths in a methane blast at the Raspadskaya coal mine in Siberia on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.


Market Free Fall May Prompt New Rules

Posted: 08 May 2010 11:31 AM PDT

Regulators have not shown much urgency in rewriting the rules governing an increasingly fragmented trading system.


Syria ready to resume peace talks with Israel -Turkey

Posted: 08 May 2010 10:58 AM PDT

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syria is ready to reopen peace talks with Israel, with Turkey serving as a mediator, but Israel has not asked Ankara to resume that role, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said on Saturday.


Indian Maoists launch deadly attack

Posted: 08 May 2010 10:55 AM PDT

At least eight paramilitary soldiers killed as army lorry is blown up in forested area.


U.S. Urges Swift Action in Pakistan After Failed Times Square Bombing

Posted: 08 May 2010 11:50 AM PDT

The Obama administration has delivered warnings to Pakistan that it must urgently move against the nexus of Islamic militancy in the country's lawless tribal regions, officials said.


Staten Island Ferry Crashes Into Dock, Injuring Dozens

Posted: 08 May 2010 12:06 PM PDT

Dozens of people were hurt when a Staten Island Ferry crashed into a dock at the St. George terminal on Staten Island about 9:30 a.m. Saturday, the authorities said.


Beatles film planned by Oasis star

Posted: 08 May 2010 12:12 AM PDT

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is set to make a film about the final years of The Beatles.


U.S. Urges Swift Action in Pakistan After Failed Times Square Bombing

Posted: 08 May 2010 11:37 AM PDT

The Obama administration has delivered new warnings to Pakistan that it must urgently move against the nexus of Islamic militancy in the country's lawless tribal regions, officials said.


Congressional Memo: Republican Calls for Offshore Oil Drilling Grow Quieter

Posted: 08 May 2010 09:55 AM PDT

With the oil slick threatening the Gulf Coast, Republican calls for more offshore production have let up, but they have not ceased.


Electoral Demand Stalls Coalition Deal in Britain

Posted: 08 May 2010 12:20 PM PDT

Talks about forming a new government resumed on Saturday but the prospects of a deal between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats by Monday appeared slim.


Beliefs: Kenneth Starr Tries to Help Baylor Move Past Rancor

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:00 PM PDT

Kenneth Starr takes over as university president next month, completing a rebirth as one of America's most prominent Christian educators.


Taliban to launch major offensive in Afghanistan

Posted: 08 May 2010 09:26 AM PDT

KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents announced on Saturday an offensive against NATO and U.S. troops in Afghanistan, just as Afghan President Hamid Karzai is due to travel to Washington.


Clashes mar Lithuania gay march

Posted: 08 May 2010 08:44 AM PDT

Police fire tear gas as opponents of Lithuania's first gay pride parade throw stones and fireworks at marchers.


Funeral for murdered care worker

Posted: 08 May 2010 06:59 AM PDT

The funeral of 22-year-old murdered care worker Ffion Wyn Roberts is being held in her home town.


Man arrested over MI5 base bomb

Posted: 08 May 2010 07:43 AM PDT

A man is arrested by police investigating the Real IRA bomb attack on Palace Barracks in Holywood last month.


Ash cloud disrupts flights again

Posted: 08 May 2010 11:32 AM PDT

Icelandic volcano prompts closure of Spanish airports and re-routing of Europe-North America flights.


"I don't" - Italy's first divorce fair opens in Milan

Posted: 08 May 2010 08:20 AM PDT

Italy's first divorce fair opens in Milan as rates of divorce in the country increase.


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