Reuters | Senate panel, House approve 'don't ask, don't tell' compromise plan CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) -- The US House and a Senate committee approved amendments to a military bill Thursday that would repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy barring openly gay and lesbian soldiers from military service, ... Senate panel and House vote to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell' House votes to repeal military gay ban Congress moves to end ban on gay ban in military |
ABC Online | Five questions for Obama on the oil spill Washington Post As his administration comes under increasing criticism for its handling of the spreading environmental catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, President Obama will hold a White House news conference Thursday, his first since February, ... BP Attempts 'Top Kill' Method to Seal Oil Well in Gulf Obama says alt-energy key in wake of oil spill BP Starts Operation to Stop Oil Leak |
The Hindu | BP tackles tricky oil plug plan as Obama vents Reuters HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc warned on Tuesday that a planned attempt to plug its gushing Gulf of Mexico oil well may be delayed or abandoned, as the energy giant faced mounting pressure from the Obama administration to contain the catastrophic spill. ... The Latest on the Oil Spill Obama's Patience Wears Thin as BP Struggles to Contain Oil Spill 'Top kill' a tricky maneuver to cap oil well |
Globe and Mail | Rand Paul: Obama's criticism of BP 'un-American' The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Taking another unconventional stand, Kentucky's Republican Senate nominee Rand Paul criticized President Barack Obama's handling of the Gulf oil spill Friday as anti-business and sounding "re » |
Sydney Morning Herald | Bangkok Street Fighting Continues, Death Toll Mounts Voice of America Street fighting continues in the Thai capital, Bangkok, as anti-government protesters try to push back soldiers who have surrounded their camp. At least 22 people were killed in the last two days and at least 170 wounded. ... Home made rockets vs army snipers: on the frontline of the Thai protests US warns on Thailand travel, evacuating staff Thailand PM Abhisit in pledge to end Bangkok protest |
CBC.ca | In Pakistan, a jumbled scaffolding of militancy Washington Post KARACHI, Pakistan -- Terror suspect Faisal Shahzad's » |
National Geographic | BP Describes Race to Fix Well as Obama Warns of Oil Damage New York Times NEW ORLEANS â€" President Obama visited Louisiana on Sunday afternoon for a firsthand look at the response effort to an oil spill that he c » |
