Monthly Archive: April 2010

April 16, 2010

SEC files suit, saying Goldman Sachs profited from risky housing market Obama orders end to restrictions on hospital visits for same-sex couples Immigration raids hit neighborhoods across Arizona People march in Tampa to draw...

April 15, 2010

Rescue teams arrive in Western China after earthquake displaces thousands Foreclosure rate across US hits five-year high Tax funds go to military and stimulus spending UC Berkeley backs off resolution to divest from companies...

April 14, 2010

Holder says civilian trials for 9/11 suspects still possible, Gitmo closing being planned Obama administration pushes shift of ‘war on drugs’ toward treatment Advocates call for end of discrimination to HIV positive prisoners Arizona...

April 13, 2010

Nuclear Security Summit ends in Washington with progress and further questions Officials say Washington Mutual’s irresponsible practices led to bank’s failure Israeli orders could lead to thousands of deportations from West Bank New Delhi...

April 12, 2010

In Thailand protesters killed in clashes with police as pressure mounts on prime minister Voters in Sudan head to polls as election commission extends voting period World leaders gather in Washington for nuclear security...

April 9, 2010

Supreme Court Justice Stevens, leader of liberal minority, announces retirement Sudanese go to polls in first multiparty election in over two decades Call for equity in climate change talks as negotiations enter next round...

April 8, 2010

Concern over safety violations at West Virginia mine as rescue continues Florida measure to tie teacher pay to student test scores draws opposition President of Kyrgyzstan refuses to step down as political upheaval continues...

April 7, 2010

Opposition in Kyrgyzstan claims power after violent clashes Obama administration authorizes assassination of American citizen Hamas announces go-ahead with controversial executions in Gaza At inquiry into financial crisis, Greenspan and bank officials defend conduct...

April 6, 2010

Dangerous gases halt rescue in West Virginia mine Explosion at West Virginia mine points to safety issues US outlines new nuclear policy Military video shows 2007 killing of Iraqis Mexicali hospitals brace for aftershocks...

April 5, 2010

Series of bombings and attacks hit northern Pakistan Thousands flee Pakistan for Dubai despite tough economy waiting Rift between US, China over valuation of currency continues Report finds problems with police role in immigration...