Ha'aretz | Barak: Gaza flotilla responsible for 15 activists killed Jerusalem Post Defense minister says soldiers tried to disperse protesters peacefully; deputy FM makes first official Israeli response on IDF raid; PM updated in Canada. Defense Minister Ehud Barak said in a press ... LIVE: Israeli raid on Gaza flotilla Protests in Nazareth over Gaza flotilla deaths; Israel braces for more Israeli action widely condemned |
Sydney Morning Herald | Obama: US 'in charge' of oil spill response Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON รข€" President Obama insisted Thursday that his administration is "in charge" of the effort to stop the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, batting away suggestions that the federal ... BP: 'Top kill' fails to stop flow so far Obama Defends Oil Spill Response, Cites Mistakes Some oil spill events from Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
CBC.ca | 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's top kill underway in attempt to plug oil leak BP, Transocean argued well plans before rig blast BP Starts Operation to Stop Oil Leak |
Boston Globe | White House, Congress reach deal on repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' CNN Democrats want the agreement to have the full support of Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the Pentagon. Washington (CNN) -- Congressional Democrats reached an agreement Monday with the White House and possibly the Pentagon on a key legislative step ... Deal could end 'don't ask, don't tell' Obama backs 'don't ask, don't tell' compromise that could pave way for repeal Deal to End Ban On Gays in Military Takes Shape |
Times Online | Six die as protesters fight troops in Bangkok camp BBC News Clashes between troops and anti-government protesters in Bangkok have killed six people, bringing the toll from three days of violence to 22. The day has seen running battles around the barricaded camp where the protesters, who want the prime minister ... Thai Army Cites 'Live Fire Zone' as Clashes Continue Bangkok clashes rage on; death toll hits 17 Thai death toll rises as redshirts clash with troops |
