Dubai Ports World delays part of U S ports takeover
Dubai Ports World offered to delay control of U S port operations to give the Bush administration and Congress time to assess security risks. The state owned UAE company said it would proceed with other parts of the 6.8 billion deal while discussions continue, stressing the overall sale remains unaffected and British shareholders will be paid as planned.
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White House report finds Katrina response failures
The White House findings fault flawed disaster planning and slow federal action during Hurricane Katrina. It cites poor communications, supply delays, and internal turmoil, while offering 125 improvement recommendations and stressing reforms to better protect the public in future disasters.
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