Gulf Coast Residents Send SOS To Obama -- New York Times
VENICE, La. -- Gulf Coast residents in this small fishing town welcomed President Obama's first appearance in the region yesterday following the massive oil spill, but many expressed frustration that the cleanup efforts have moved too slowly.
Obama traveled yesterday afternoon to the coastal community, where he met with top officials to gauge the scope of the disaster caused by oil leaking from the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded on April 20.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi officials fight over vote recount.
Ahmadinejad, Clinton face off at U.N. nuclear meeting.
IRAN: Videos of weekend clashes over labor issues show opposition vitality.
Netanyahu meets Mubarak ahead of new Mid East talks.
ASIA
Videos appear to show Pakistan Taliban chief alive.
Thai PM says he will find political solution to Red Shirt problem.
North Korea's Kim seeks lifeline in China.
Nepal's Maoist protests stall peace process.
AFRICA
U.N. says investigating LRA massacre Of 100 in Congo.
Gunfire erupts in North Darfur, Sudan during protest.
Somalia mosque bomb targets Al Shabab leaders.
Somali militants increasing use of child soldiers.
EUROPE
British parties too close to call in election week. UK election poll: Tories leading but no majority.
EU bets $146 billion Greek bailout to avert contagion.
German SPD raises pressure on Merkel over Greek aid.
Thousands of Anglican churchgoers could cross over to Rome with bishops.
AMERICAS
Gulf oil spill: Obama promises help as disaster worsens.
Mexico's illegals laws tougher than Arizona's.
At least 15 dead in U.S. Southeast storms.
Cuban opposition allowed to hold protest march.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Surviving Mumbai attacker convicted of murder.
Afghan attack kills 1 near C.I.A. base.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Big paydays for the chiefs in the media.
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United Air in $3B-plus stock deal for Continental.