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Jun 22, 2010
Document shows oil spewing in the gulf could reach as high as 100,000 barrels a day, many times higher than initial estimates Read Article BP ignored safety alert at Gulf of Mexico well, new report claims
Jun 18, 2010
Tony Hayward's apologies do not spare him tough questions and confrontational mood in grilling by congressmen in Washington. Read Article BP chief struggles to clean up tarnished image in front of US politicians
Jun 17, 2010
In a possible attempt to soften the coming blows, BP has agreed to set up a US$20bn fund to pay claims to victims and a $100m fund for unemployed oil workers. Read Article US Congress poised to pillory BP chief Hayward over oil spill
Jun 14, 2010
Visits the US capital for talks on improving trade ties Read Article Sheikha Lubna in US talks
Jun 11, 2010
Legislators are expected to move forward with unilateral sanctions targeting Iran's energy sector with harsh penalties for companies doing business with the Islamic republic. Read Article US expected to pass its own sanctions on Iran
Jun 10, 2010
The White House announces US$400 million in assistance to the West Bank and Gaza that will help fund infrastructure projects, improve home ownership and create jobs. Read Article Obama pledges $400m aid for Gaza
Jun 07, 2010
Several prominent Muslim-American groups have offered their "mixed reviews" of the president's outreach to the Muslim world. Read Article One year after his Cairo speech Obama's outreach is 'lacking', say Muslims
Jun 06, 2010
The contrast between responses on the Gaza flotilla from Ankara and Washington is seen as a sign of rift between two powers vying for influence in Middle East. Read Article US ties with Turkey in doubt after raid
Jun 02, 2010
US President's rhetoric sharply contrasts condemnations made by other world leaders. Read Article Obama caught between US support for Israel's stance and global anger
May 27, 2010
The Obama administration is working to reconcile anti-terror measures with zakat. Read Article US treasury defends charity law in wake of criticism