Exxon Mobil ordered to pay nearly 7 billion in damages
A federal judge ordered Exxon Mobil Corp to pay about 6.75 billion in punitive damages and interest to thousands of Alaska residents and fishermen affected by the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound. Exxon plans to appeal the decision citing prior appellate cautions.
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Environmentalists target Exxon Mobil for emissions share
Friends of the Earth says Exxon Mobil accounts for about five percent of man made carbon dioxide since 1882, citing fuel production data. Exxon Mobil rejects the claims as sensational and argues improvements at refineries, cleaner fuels, and ongoing research address climate risks.
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Army plans on soldiers in Iraq until 2006
Army Chief Peter Schoomaker told the House committee that planning assumes tens of thousands of troops remain in Iraq through 2006. He described preparing replacements for 2005 and 2006 as the force stays stretched by Iraq Afghanistan Korea and the Balkans while Congress limits on active duty numbers are exceeded under emergency authority.
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Pentagon plans spring offensive against al Qaida in Afghanistan
The Pentagon readies a spring offensive to disrupt al Qaida and remnants of the Taliban in Afghanistan. A Kabul attack killed one British soldier and wounded four as security deteriorates. Officials say the plan involves prepared equipment and might avoid new troops, with possible expansion to Pakistan if needed.
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