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Friday, September 03, 2010

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan's Taliban on Friday took responsibility for triple bombings at a Shi'ite Muslim procession this week, challenging the civilian government further as it struggles with a flood crisis.

9/2/2010 10:39:07 PM

BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit $8 billion

LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Friday the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion and that it was two weeks away from sealing the well for good.

9/2/2010 10:32:02 PM

BOJ to stand pat next week, eyes easing next month

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to hold off on easing monetary policy next week but is gearing up for further action in October as the strong yen threatens to derail its forecast of a moderate economic recovery, sources said.

9/2/2010 8:49:27 PM

Hurricane Earl rakes U.S. East Coast with wind, rain

MANTEO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hurricane Earl raked North Carolina's barrier islands with gusting winds, pounding surf and rain on Thursday as it took a swipe at the U.S. East Coast on an offshore path toward New England and Canada.

9/2/2010 8:12:45 PM

Drug shootout with army kills 25 in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - At least 25 suspected drug gang members were killed in an army raid in rural northeastern Mexico on Thursday, the army said in a press release.

9/2/2010 8:01:29 PM

No sign of oil after Gulf platform fire: Coast Guard

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An oil and gas platform operated by Mariner Energy burst into flames in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, but the crew of 13 escaped and there were no signs of an oil spill, the Coast Guard said.

9/2/2010 7:18:04 PM

Israel and Palestinians agree to more peace meetings

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to a series of direct talks on Thursday, seeking to forge the framework for a U.S.-backed peace deal within a year and end a conflict that has boiled for six decades.

9/2/2010 3:46:41 PM

White House: No second stimulus being considered

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered as part of new measures under review by President Barack Obama's team.

9/2/2010 3:23:35 PM

EPA to issue more rules in climate fight

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll out more regulations on greenhouse gases and other pollution to help fight climate change, but they will not be as strong as action by Congress, a senior administration official said.

9/2/2010 2:17:00 PM

Warren schedule change stirs talk on consumer job

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A last-minute change in the fall course schedule of Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren has fueled speculation the White House might soon nominate her to head the newly created U.S. consumer financial agency.

9/2/2010 1:25:50 PM

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