BP Fights U.S. Government, Oil Spill Victims Over Venue for Gulf Lawsuit - Bloomberg
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:19:38 GMT+00:00
Government, Oil Spill Victims Over Venue for Gulf Lawsuit Bloomberg BP Plc, the US and plaintiffs who filed hundreds of lawsuits seeking billions of ... US court session pits BP against oil spill victims afp us oil spill 'clearing fast' Aljazeera.net US scientist says much surface Gulf oil 'dispersed' BBC News Reuters  - Sydney Morning Herald  - The Associated Press

Foreclosures up in 75 percent of top U.S. metro areas - Reuters
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:40:12 GMT+00:00
metro areas Reuters new york (Reuters) - Foreclosures rose in 3 of every four large US metro areas in this year's first half, likely ruling out sustained home ... Foreclosure Filings Rise in 75% of U.S. Cities as Joblessness Hurts Owners Bloomberg Foreclosure activity up across most US metro areas The Associated Press

Oil hovers near $77 on US economy, crude demand - The Associated Press
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:11:42 GMT+00:00
economy, crude demand The Associated Press singapore oil prices hovered near $77 barrel Thursday in Asia amid signs of a slowing US economy and weak demand for crude. Benchmark crude for September ... Crude Oil Tumbles to One-Week Low After Surprise Increase in US Supplies Bloomberg Oil prices slide on US inventory data Economic Times Oil hovers near US $77 in Asia amid signs of a weakening US economy, crude demand TODAYonline Reuters Africa  - Arab News  - Wall Street Journal

US Experts Back AstraZeneca Blood Thinner - ABC News
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:44 GMT+00:00
Experts Back AstraZeneca Blood Thinner ABC News adelphi, Maryland (Reuters) - US advisers backed a potential blockbuster blood thinner from AstraZeneca on Wednesday, a victory for a ... FDA Panel Backs Use Of AstraZeneca Anticlotting Drug Brilinta Wall Street Journal AstraZeneca Ups Targets, Buybacks; Brilinta Hopes Rise Wall Street Journal Why Does AstraZeneca's Brilinta Seem to Work Only Outside the US ? Wall Street Journal (blog) Bloomberg  - MarketWatch  - The Associated Press

Asian shares down on new signs US economy slowing - The Associated Press
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:41:43 GMT+00:00
economy slowing The Associated Press singapore most Asian markets retreated Thursday after fresh evidence of slower US growth blunted appetite for riskier assets like stocks. ... US recovery fears weigh on Asian markets abs cbn news Most Asian Stocks Fall as Fed Comments Spur Concern; Shipping Shares Gain Bloomberg

Treasurys Rally; Demand For US Debt Strong Amid Econ Uncertainty - Wall Street Journal
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:01:32 GMT+00:00
Debt Strong Amid Econ Uncertainty Wall Street Journal Early data Wednesday were soft; US durable goods orders unexpectedly fell in June for a second straight month. In afternoon trade, the two-year Treasury was ... treasuries-Treasuries rise as Fed report stokes slowdown fears Reuters Treasuries Rise as Beige Book Shows Growth Slowed in Some Areas BusinessWeek Short-Term Treasurys Outperform On Durables Data; Auction Ahead Wall Street Journal MarketWatch  - MarketWatch  - Reuters

US, EU Urge Iran Nuclear Talks - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:51:14 GMT+00:00
, EU Urge Iran Nuclear Talks RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty The US and its allies suspect that Iran intends to use enriched uranium for nuclear weapons. This is rejected by Iran, which says its uranium enrichment ... US 'Fully Prepared' for New Nuclear Talks With Iran Voice of America US seeking fuel-swap meeting with Iran Jerusalem Post US hopes for high-level meeting with Iran, world powers in weeks Xinhua Aljazeera.net  - AFP  - Reuters Africa

US steps up calls for direct talks - Jerusalem Post
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:31:51 GMT+00:00
steps up calls for direct talks Jerusalem Post washington the US is increasing its calls for Israelis and Palestinians to move to direct negotiations, even as Palestinians ... Egypt: US assurances may boost direct peace talks The Associated Press Pressured by U.S. , Jordan's Abdullah meets Netanyahu Ha'aretz US in 'full court press' to restart direct Mideast talks afp al-Bawaba  - Bernama  - Politico (blog)

Boeing Reports Net Income Of US$0.8 Bln For Q2 - Bernama
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:21:47 GMT+00:00
$0.8 Bln For Q2 Bernama kuala lumpur, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Boeing Company reported a net income of US $0.8 billion for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010, or US $1.06 per ... Boeing profit hits downdraft Victoria Times Colonist Boeing Reports Second-Quarter Results MarketWatch (press release)

Ontario woman survives US bear attack - Toronto Sun
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:03:17 GMT+00:00
bear attack Toronto Sun He was shocked when he first learned of the attack - his parents are on a month-long camping trip in the US that started in late June. ... us apnewsAlert The Associated Press

Cheyenne Jackson Tells Us What He Can About His New 'Glee' Role - New York Times (blog)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:15:56 GMT+00:00
What He Can About His New 'Glee' Role New York Times (blog) Justin Lane/European Pressphoto Agency Nothing to sneer at: Cheyenne Jackson gets a second chance at Glee. For the second time, ...

Copper Declines From 12-Week High as U.S. Durable Goods Orders Decrease - Bloomberg
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:04:43 GMT+00:00
Durable Goods Orders Decrease Bloomberg Orders for durable goods in the US fell 1 percent in June from a month ago, while economists predicted an increase for the sixth time in seven months. ... Copper Futures Advance to 11-Week High on Prospects for China, US Demand Bloomberg Copper Futures in London May Extend Slump After U.S. Confidence Declines Bloomberg corrected - METALS-Copper falls as US data weighs on demand Reuters Africa

Manchester United brings dedicated crowd to US - Houston Chronicle
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:35:01 GMT+00:00
Houston Chronicle As the popularity of soccer continues to rise in the US , Americans' passion for the sport is still far from that of European fans. ... Manchester United routs MLS All-Stars The Associated Press Landon Donovan: The proud face of American soccer Houston Chronicle Fan favorites score, Manchester routs MLS All-Stars 5-2 Houston Chronicle

Civilian Casualties Dog Troops in Somalia - Wall Street Journal
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:11:06 GMT+00:00
Wall Street Journal African and US officials reaffirmed their support this week for the African Union-led battle against al Shabaab, the Islamist militant ...

Nissan Looks to Mexican Exports, US Plants to Ease Impact of Strong Yen - Bloomberg
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:24:41 GMT+00:00
Plants to Ease Impact of Strong Yen Bloomberg He didn't say whether there was a specific plan to increase shipments from US factories. Nissan, Japan's third-largest carmaker, is spending $600 million to ...

Clinton comments, Korea drills roil US-China ties - The Associated Press
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:22:08 GMT+00:00
-China ties The Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's thinly veiled criticism of Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea has angered Beijing's ... The US Stands Up to China's Bullying Wall Street Journal US toe-dipping muddies South China Sea Asia Times Online China reports: the US means to set up another NATO in Asia eTaiwan News Xinhua  - Hindustan Times  - New York Times

US regulators clear Schlumberger to buy Smith - BusinessWeek
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:28:55 GMT+00:00
regulators clear Schlumberger to buy Smith BusinessWeek ... takeover of fellow oilfield services company Smith International Inc. Schlumberger said the US Justice Department imposed no conditions on the approval. ... EU Clears Schlumberger To Buy US ' Smith International Wall Street Journal Schlumberger-Smith Merger Receives Unconditional Clearance from US Department ... National Post (registration) (blog)

US backs Cameron, wants Pak to do more against terror - NDTV.com
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:10:54 GMT+00:00
backs Cameron, wants Pak to do more against terror NDTV.com PTI, Updated: July 29, 2010 11:35 IST Washington: Backing British Premier David Cameron's call to Pakistan to stop "exporting" terror, the US says more ... Pakistan has to do more in fighting terror: US Times of India Britain to allow export of civil nuclear technology to India The Guardian

'Sucker Punch' Trailer Is Awesome, But Leaves Us Wanting More - MTV.com
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:02:25 GMT+00:00
Wanting More MTV.com Zack Snyder has always had a talent for making completely epically awesome trailers for his films, regardless of whether they end up living up to the hype ...

BP Drilling Is on Schedule to Permanently Plug US Gulf Well Next Month - Bloomberg
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:33:12 GMT+00:00
Gulf Well Next Month Bloomberg Work has resumed at the well, site of the worst oil spill in US history, after an interruption from a storm passing through the area during the weekend, ...