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Republicans delay Obama bank reforms
Democrats insisted today that they would be able to push through sweeping new controls on financial institutions.
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Hollywood sign spared from developers new
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner donated the last $900,000 sought to save the famed vista.
Bush memoir launch held back until after elections
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
The publishers of the widely anticipated memoir from former US president George W Bush have set a 9 November date for its release, precisely – and surely not coincidentally – one week after Americans vote in mid-term congressional elections that are likely to see substantial gains for the Republicans.
Robot subs attempt to shut off oil leak
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Engineers from the British oil giant BP were yesterday racing to avert an environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico as crude continued to leak at the site of the submerged oil rig Deepwater Horizon, which exploded and collapsed a week ago.
Vinnie Jones left nursing bruises after fight with fellow actor Tamer Hassan
Monday, 26 April 2010
Footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones was left nursing bruises after he came to blows with fellow British movie hardman Tamer Hassan when they met in a Hollywood hotel.
Chavez threatens to nationalise gold mines
Monday, 26 April 2010
President Hugo Chavez threatened to nationalise gold mining concessions in Venezuela.
Bush memoir to recall 9/11 and disputed election
Monday, 26 April 2010
The publisher of former US President George W. Bush's book Decision Points set a November 9 release date, unveiled its cover design and announced new details about it.
Mexican drug cartels turn fire on authorities
Monday, 26 April 2010
Mexico's drug cartels have changed tactics and are turning more attacks on authorities, rather than focusing their fire on rivals gangs, the country's top security official said.
Man arrested for airport gun offence as Obama departs
Monday, 26 April 2010
A man was charged after US authorities spotted him with a gun in a North Carolina airport parking lot as President Barack Obama's plane was departing.
Hillary Clinton: She stoops to conquer
Monday, 26 April 2010
Rupert Cornwell: Even Hillary Clinton's critics admit that she has shone as Secretary of State.
Obama's climate-change bill stymied by quarrel
Monday, 26 April 2010
Republican Senator stormed out on Saturday after what he called a betrayal by the White House.
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