The mile-long sheen was spotted hours after an explosion on the offshore oil platform on Thursday, the Coast Guard said.
The price per gallon for gasoline is at the second-lowest level in five years, and some economists predict it could drop much further soon.
Filed under: Barack Obama, International, Middle East, Field NotesAmid hopes that past failures would be overcome, formal peace talks began Thursday between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
In a surprisingly quick and even stealthy move, AOL has renewed and expanded its search agreement with Google, even though many had expected there to be more competitive bidding throughout the fall to ...
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NASA's Terra satellite captured the changing Tropical Storm Kompasu over Korea and China very early today, as it makes its way east to northern Japan. It is becoming extratropical.
US envoy George Mitchell stresses framework will tackle all core issues at heart of conflict, Netanyahu and Abbas agree to hold another meeting on Sept. 14 and 15.
A huge traffic jam stretching at least 120 kilometres has reappeared in northern China, with thousands of cargo trucks stuck in a bottleneck.
It was the Turkish Gov’t that actually asked that they cover up so the criticism isn’t directed at the US team as much as it is the so called “secular” government of Turkey ...
Scientists say desertification of the mountain grasslands of the Tibetan plateau is accelerating climate changeLike generations of Tibetan nomads before him, Phuntsok Dorje makes a living raising yaks ...
When Chuck Hagel threw his support to Democratic Senate candidate Joe Sestak and seemed to have made it into the short list for a replacement for Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, alarm bells went ...
As Israelis and Palestinians sit down for direct talks for the first time in two years, it's what happens outside the negotiating room that matters most.
One of the principal owners of the bank predicted a “revolution” in the financial system unless the Afghan government and the United States moved to help stabilize the bank.
Most Israelis want to see an end to the building freeze in Judea and Samaria, according to a poll by Israel's Channel 10.
When in Muslim countries, you must conform your behavior to Islamic mores. When in non-Muslim countries, you must conform your behavior to Islamic mores.
The United States and Israel have long attempted to cut Hamas out of the diplomatic game. But as direct talks kick off in Washington, the party appears more than happy to sit on the sidelines.
THE WAIT A World Food Program screening center in Port-au-Prince.
Thomas Friedman – the master of pithy phrase that means nothing and firm believer that there’s always one more Israeli concession that’s necessary for peace in the Middle East ...
The global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures.
Turkey is starting to get the piper’s bill: The U.S. military will withdraw again from the annual joint military exercises with Turkey and Israel if Turkey excludes Israel again.
California may have a proposition on its 2012 ballot requiring the State and its employee unions to divest from investments in the State of Israel.
And you thought that it was only Israel that made 'gestures' in connection with the 'direct talks' and the 'peace process.
Relationship Recently Frayed over Corruption Probe; Sec. Gates in Region for Meeting
Contrary to Tony Blair's criticisms, Gordon Brown messed up because he believed in New Labour principles too greatlyDavid Miliband, Peter Mandelson, Tony Blair – all loudly insist that New Labour ...
Mourners carried the coffins of bomb victims at their funeral on Thursday, a day after suicide attacks on a religious procession in Lahore, Pakistan.
Gordon Brown ignores the controversy over Tony Blair's memoir and attempts to reshape his image, with announcement of several charitable projectsHe has been accused of blackmail, and described as ...
Thilo Sarrazin during a television appearance on Tuesday.
Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada said China risks losing foreign investments unless it introduces more transparency and consistency into its business rules.
The United States and Israel have long attempted to cut Hamas out of the diplomatic game. But as direct talks kick off in Washington, the party appears more than happy to sit on the sidelines.
Kevin Love, Andre Iguodala, and Lamar Odom talk following Team U.S.A.'s 88-51 win over Iran at the FIBA World Championships. (NBC Sports)
WASHINGTON - In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for ...
Mt. Lebanon police this afternoon filed charges of homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and related crimes against the motorist accused of striking and killing a Mt.
New charges were filed today against the driver of the SUV that struck and killed a jogger in Mt. Lebanon in June, according to a news release from the Mt. Lebanon Police Department.
These are the five most central issues that Israel and the Palestinian Authority need to address in the latest round of peace talks, which began Sept. 2.
Officials say the bank is safe despite reports of massive losses.
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