Archive for June, 2009

A law firm known for high profile class action suits yesterday announced it is investigating disclosures by Manulife Financial regarding what it called “severe risks” arising from the company’s guaranteed investment business



06 28th, 2009

ABC News
Army overthrows Honduras president
Reuters
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – The Honduran army ousted and exiled leftist President Manuel Zelaya on Sunday in Central America's first military coup since the Cold War, triggered by his bid to make it legal to seek another term in office.
Honduran Congress names replacement for presidentWashington Post
World reaction: Honduran crisisBBC News
Honduran President Ousted by MilitaryVoice of America
Wall Street Journal -New York Times -Telegraph.co.uk
all 2,165 news articles »


06 28th, 2009

E! Online
RAW DATA: Billy Mays Biography
FOXNews
Television pitchman Billy Mays has appeared on numerous commercials and infomercials promoting household products and gadgets. With his distinctive grin and booming voice, he has appeared on American television since the early 2000s, selling such
Informercial Pitchman Billy Mays Dies at 50People Magazine
TV pitchman Billy Mays found dead in Florida homeNew York Daily News
Billy Mays — 'I Got a Hard Head'TMZ.com
OregonLive.com -Eyewitness News Memphis -CNN
all 1,085 news articles »



Voice of America
Iran warned by EU after British embassy workers arrested
guardian.co.uk
Iran was warned of a "strong and collective" EU response to the arrest of local staff working at Britain's embassy in Tehran, which was also condemned by the foreign secretary in the latest spat over post-election unrest.
Iranian police 'beat protesters'Aljazeera.net
Crackdown in Iran Continues Focus on ForeignersNew York Times
British fury as Iran arrests nine embassy workersTimes Online
Reuters India -Hindu -Los Angeles Times
all 1,371 news articles »



BBC News
Obama Warns Against Trade Penalties in Energy Bill
New York Times
WASHINGTON — A day after strongly praising energy legislation passed by the House, President Obama on Sunday spoke out against a provision in the bill that would impose trade penalties on countries that do not accept global-warming
Obama Hails Climate Bill, Hopes for Some ChangesWashington Post
Obama urges Senate to warm up to the energy billNew York Daily News
Climate bill could punish Democrats in 2010 electionsKansas City Star
guardian.co.uk -Reuters -Wall Street Journal
all 4,642 news articles »



FOXNews
Obama officials say talks with Iran still possible
Washington Post
AP WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will leave open the door for discussions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions even as demonstrators question the legitimacy of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election,
Iran's crackdown quiets streets but not angerguardian.co.uk
Q+A-What might happen next in Iran?Reuters
Letter From Washington Iran's Politics Is All About SurvivalNew York Times
PRESS TV -Los Angeles Times -Voice of America
all 6,955 news articles »



ABC News
Obama adviser not ready to back a second stimulus
Washington Post
AP WASHINGTON — A senior White House adviser said Sunday the economic stimulus has not yet "broken the back of the recession" but set aside calls for a second massive spending bill. Republicans, meanwhile, called spending under way a
Debating the Options on Paying for Health CareCQPolitics.com
'This Week' Transcript: Axelrod and GrassleyABC News
Obama Writes Condolence Letter to JacksonsFOXNews
Reuters -Politico -Bossip
all 847 news articles »



BBC News
Michael Jackson's final rehearsal for London concerts may be
New York Daily News
Michael Jackson shows his moves during the taping of 'American Bandstand 50th…A Celebration' in 2002. Should Michael Jackson's final rehearsal be released as an album? Michael Jackson's final rehearsal for his London concert tour
Police find no clue of crime by Jackson doctor -reportReuters
Michael Jackson's Doctor Meets With PoliceMTV.com
Michael Jackson's Doctor Speaks to PolicePeople Magazine
Media 3.0 -CNN -NY1
all 24,866 news articles »



FOXNews
As US troops move on, Iraqis fear the coming turmoil
MiamiHerald.com
BAGHDAD — The guys with the guns and bombs and best-laid plans may think the US withdrawal of combat troops from major Iraqi cities will work. "They're terrified," said one US soldier who works with
US withdraws from Iraqi cities despite violenceWashington Post
Top General Says US Troops Have Withdrawn From Iraqi Cities Ahead FOXNews
Long way ahead for Iraq to peace after US troops pulloutXinhua
CNN International -Stars and Stripes -Reuters India
all 840 news articles »



FOXNews
If America forgave Clinton, why not Sanford? senator asks
Christian Science Monitor
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who voted to impeach President Clinton, cites the former president as an example of someone whose on-the-job performance trumped personal problems. By Mark Sappenfield | Staff writer/ June 28, 2009 edition A clearly emotional
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's affair turns politicalPolitico
In the NationPhiladelphia Inquirer
Back at Work, Governor Puts Apology on AgendaNew York Times
Los Angeles Times -The Palmetto Scoop -Washington Post
all 10,888 news articles »