Monthly Archive: June 2010

June 16, 2010

BP agrees to $20 billion independent fund for Gulf spill victims: groups push for criminal accountability for BP Lawmakers question Petreaus over troop withdrawal from Afghanistan Argentine supreme court expands media access Prison radio...

June 15, 2010

Vietnamese in Gulf Coast face extra hurdle in getting BP compensation Supreme court rules against deportation for minor drug offenses Congress closes in on financial reform with focus on derivatives and consumer protection Aid...

June 14, 2010

Obama pushes BP to create special account for oil disaster relief Clashes in Kyrgyzstan send thousands to southern border Public teachers in Oaxaca mark police action, mobilize labor talks Poor residents in South Africa...

June 11, 2010

BP defies EPA, continues to use chemical dispersants in Gulf Coast Protected areas, wildlife at risk in Gulf of Mexico oil spill Trial opens for Bay Area transit officer accused of murdering unarmed 22-year-old...

June 10, 2010

UN court finds two Serb officials guilty of genocide in former Yugoslavia Local leaders say Gulf Coast response lacks leadership; compensation slow Senate rejects attempt to block regulation of carbon emissions TSA nominee deflects...

June 9, 2010

UN approves new round of sanctions on Iran over nuclear program Lawmakers look to increase liability over oil damage; explore effects of hold on drilling Conservatives gain in primary elections At Bonn climate conference...

June 8, 2010

Humanitarian caravan heads to blockaded southern Mexican town Bush Administration conducted human research on detainees, physician group says Senate weighs proposal to remove limits on oil company liabilities after damages Disability rights protesters call...

June 7, 2010

Officials project modest progress in Gulf oil spill but containment will take months New Orleans residents criticize oil industry Court in India convicts officials for negligence in Bhopal environmental disaster Protests draw clashing views...

June 4, 2010

Israeli military attacks protesters in West Bank Former US Ambassador describes raid on Gaza flotilla Activists call for criminal charges against BP executives; Obama visits Gulf region Peace Jirga ends in Afghanistan with mixed...

June 2, 2010

International groups condemn Israeli attack as activists press for access to detainees Dept of Justice proceeds with investigation into BP oil spill Fedex holds up airline safety bill over labor rights Bonn climate change...