Drifting satellite threatens cable across U S
Intelsat reports Galaxy 15 lost control after a solar storm possibly on April 5 may drift into the AMC 11 path around May 23 threatening to interfere with U S cable signals. In Sweden, artist Lars Wilks was assaulted during a lecture provoked by a Mohammed depiction. In California, a Mojave cross memorial was stolen despite legal battles. First Lady Michelle Obama pushes obesity plan with a road map urging 70 steps.
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Cameron becomes Britain's youngest prime minister in 200 years
David Cameron, 43, leads a Conservative Liberal Democrat coalition after Gordon Brown resigns ending Labour rule. Nick Clegg secures deputy prime minister post and four Cabinet roles in Britain's first full coalition since WWII. Cameron vows hard work to fix a huge deficit and reform the political system.
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Executives grilled on oil spill blame and causes
Senate hearings pressed BP, Transocean, and Halliburton on a cascade of failures at the Deepwater Horizon wellhead before the April 20 explosion and spill. Lawmakers pressed for accountability and head-off preparations while critics likened the disaster to Titanic and Challenger failures.
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Lawyers Claim Rig Workers Pressured To Sign Statements
Attorneys for Transocean workers say survivors of the Deepwater Horizon disaster were held at sea for hours then pressured to sign forms denying they were hurt or had firsthand knowledge of the blast. The statements have no legal force but aim to undermine later lawsuits.
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France pursues veil ban in sweeping parliamentary move
France moves toward a nationwide ban on face covering veils as a nonbinding resolution passes 434 to 0 in the National Assembly. The bill, backed by President Sarkozy's UMP party, targets burqa and similar garments in public spaces.
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U.S. Reconsiders Iraq troop withdrawal pace this summer
U.S. commanders warn that rising violence after inconclusive elections may delay the first major pullout. The two sides aim to meet the August 31 target to reduce troops from 92,000 to 50,000, but security concerns could push back the timetable.
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