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A “complex and interlinked” series of events involving mechanical failures and human judgments led to the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, a report by oil giant BP said today. Related Stories FBI: Flight lands in Los Angeles after bomb threat 300 protesters throw rocks, eggs at LA police 300 protesters throw rocks and eggs at LA police No threat found after plane bomb alert Oil disaster due to ‘mechanical failures and human judgements’

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LONDON (Reuters) - The government launched an initiative on Tuesday to unlock new investment in low-carbon technologies and make London a global hub for green finance.

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UK launches investor forum to spur green finance

Tropical Storm Hermine formed in the southwest Gulf of Mexico today and strengthened slightly as it moved towards the coast of northeast Mexico and southern Texas, the US National Hurricane Centre said. Related Stories Gulf spill well ‘no longer a threat’ Torrential rains kill 18 in Guatemala New landslip buries 100 rescue workers Colombian is world’s shortest man

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The ruptured well which pumped almost five million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico has been secured and no longer constitutes a threat, it has been confirmed. Related Stories Traveller’s Guide: Alternative New York tours On The Road: Beach bliss revisited on Oaxaca’s coast

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Gulf spill well ‘no longer a threat’

HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc delayed retrieval of the failed blowout preventer atop its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well this week because of bad weather, the top U.S. official overseeing the oil spill said on Monday.

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Barack Obama flew in to New Orleans to promise that the federal government would continue to help the city back on to its feet, after the twin ravages of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Related Stories Venezuelan helicopter crash kills 10 soldiers American right rallies loud and proud in DC Four-legged friends, five-star treatment Plan to speed up rescue of miners Obama joins New Orleans to remember victims of Katrina

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Obama joins New Orleans to remember Katrina’s victims

Two car bombs exploded in northern Mexico yesterday, days after Marines found the bodies of 72 migrants shot dead in Mexico’s escalating war with drug cartels. Related Stories Aids group targets Flynt over condoms Glenn Beck uses King’s ‘Dream’ anniversary for right-wing rally ‘Canadian Idol’ entrant faces terror charges Carter brings jailed US teacher home from North Korea Online rivals bring brutal end to Blockbuster story

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Car bombs explode near Mexican television studios

Fulham today completed the signing of Mexico left-back Carlos Salcido from PSV Eindhoven. Related Stories Blackpool bolster attack with Varney loan MacDonald ponders Aston Villa future Hogson blasts ’selfish’ Mascherano Redknapp blasts ’silly money’ for Fabiano Uefa warn Juventus over Balotelli treatment

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Fulham capture defender Salcido

Fulham manager Mark Hughes is closing in on PSV Eindhoven’s Mexico international left-back Carlos Salcido. Related Stories Aston Villa deny Heskey is moving to Leicester Mascherano actions ‘tantamount to treason’ says Taylor McLeish dismisses Birmingham financial concerns Redknapp quick to return focus to the league Wolves sign Mancienne on loan

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Fulham close to Salcido deal

The Mexican security forces found the body of a mayor near Mexico’s affluent city of Monterrey yesterday, days after he was abducted by drug hitmen, officials and local media said.

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Mexican mayor found dead as violence escalates

HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc may not need a relief well to drill into the bottom of its ruptured Gulf of Mexico well if a test shows that cement poured in from the top last week killed the leak, the top official overseeing the spill response said on Thursday.

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The devastating BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has left future development of deepwater finds hanging in the balance, threatened by tighter regulation and permit delays, according to the International Energy Agency. Related Stories Business Diary: Krugman sticks it to the Fed New York publisher sues UBS over alleged plagiarism Blockbuster hits send profits soaring at Disney Thomas Cook warns on weak UK economy as profits tumble Minerva plans defence against rebel investor

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IEA fears backlash after BP disaster

The US Coast Guard has routinely approved BP requests to use thousands of gallons of toxic chemical a day to break up oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico despite a federal directive that the chemicals be used only rarely on surface waters, congressional investigators said after examining BP and government documents. Related Stories Mexican drug lord killed in gun battle with army House approves oil spill bill, but Senate awaits US prosecutor says no case against Gore Big Oil’s PR machine takes a hit over celeb-backed greenwash Chelsea Clinton weds at exclusive New York estate

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Toxic chemical used on Gulf oil spill

It is reported that Billy the Kid could be on the verge of receiving a pardon from the Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson. Retrospective justice for semi-legendary figures is an intriguing idea.

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Leading article: Historical injustice

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Javier Hernandez’s pace could be a crucial weapon after the Mexico striker scored in his opening game for the club. Related Stories Eriksson backs away as Hughes prepares to take reins at Fulham Bendtner adds to Wenger’s woes Fulham to announce new manager soon Ferguson launches defence of Glazers Newcastle star Taylor out for three months

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Ferguson back Hernandez to make impact

A military cargo plane crashed at a US Air Force base near Anchorage town centre with four people on board, the US Air Force said. Related Stories Last minute decision blocks parts of Arizona immigration law Gulf of Mexico spill has dissipated US judge blocks parts of immigration law Castro to chronicle the birth of his revolution Arizona judge puts crackdown on illegal immigration on hold

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Military cargo plane crashes near Anchorage

The grieving husband of a British woman murdered in her home in the US today said: “I no longer have a son.” Related Stories Released Nato files ‘only scratch the surface’ of war in Afghanistan Amazon tribes block hydroelectric plant Hawaii exports its homeless problem to mainland US Why even prison can’t stop Mexico’s brutal drug lords Bank robber in clown costume held by US police

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Husband of Briton murdered in US disowns accused son

LONDON (Reuters) - Protesters from environmental group Greenpeace shut down several of BP’s 50 petrol stations in central London on Tuesday in protest at the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

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Greenpeace shuts down London BP petrol stations

A man robbed a bank wearing a woman’s blond wig, fake breasts under a sweater and clown trousers, US authorities said.

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Bank robber in clown costume held by US police

Oil giant BP plunged into the red for the first time in 18 years today as it racked up a huge 32.2 billion US dollar (£20.8 billion) bill for the Gulf of Mexico spill.

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Oil spill plunges BP £11 billion into the red

It was a messy business, clearing-up after the carload of masked gunmen who burst into the function room at a suburban hotel in the city of Torreon in northern Mexico last Saturday night and began randomly spraying bullets into a crowded dancefloor full of young men and women. Related Stories Mexico prison guards ‘let killers out to commit crime spree’ Tony Hayward’s departure follows that of his mentor Released Nato files ‘only scratch the surface’ of war in Afghanistan Amazon tribes block hydroelectric plant Hawaii exports its homeless problem to mainland US

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Why even prison can’t stop Mexico’s brutal drug lords

When tourists arrive in Hawaii, they’re greeted with flowery necklaces and cries of “Aloha!”. But when those people turn out to be down-and-outs, the warm island welcome swiftly disappears.

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About 300 Amazon Indians have prevented workers from entering or leaving the construction site of a hydroelectric plant that protesters say is on an ancient burial ground, according to reports from Brazil’s official news agency. Related Stories Mexico prison guards ‘let killers out to commit crime spree’ Tony Hayward’s departure follows that of his mentor Released Nato files ‘only scratch the surface’ of war in Afghanistan Hawaii exports its homeless problem to mainland US Why even prison can’t stop Mexico’s brutal drug lords

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LONDON (Reuters) - BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward will collect a pay and pension package worth at least 11.8 million pounds when he steps down from his role at the company, the Times newspaper reported on Sunday.

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BP said today that “no final decision” had been taken over the departure of under-fire chief executive Tony Hayward and the size of the losses racked up by the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. Related Stories Business Diary: Where to snare a banker’s hand Confidence in housing market falls with prices Offshore wind needs £10bn to avoid missing green targets Branson draws up plans for future of Virgin Active Cattles had hoped to offer Utopia to public

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LONDON (Reuters) - BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward will collect a pay and pension package worth at least 11.8 million pounds when he steps down from his role at the company, the Times reported on Sunday.

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The tortuous saga of BP, the Gulf of Mexico, the Lockerbie bombing and an America which feels itself badly wronged took another turn yesterday when it emerged that the oil company is about to start drilling at an even greater depth in, of all places, Libyan waters. Related Stories Patagonia: Try a Chilean adventure Bank robber shows his dark side Conrad Black is free, but financial affairs still haunt him Man robs bank dressed as Darth Vader Wintour goes nuclear about restaurant on her doorstep

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BP to start drilling off Libyan coast

BP engineers said they would leave the leaky cap fixed to its crippled Gulf of Mexico well head closed as key ships stationed over the site were ordered to evacuate today as Tropical Storm Bonnie loomed. Related Stories Huge cocaine haul and traffickers held Venezuela severs ties with Colombia in rebels dispute Rebel dispute sees Chavez sever ties with Colombia

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Gulf storm puts BP spill efforts on hold

Dutch navigation device maker TomTom reassured investors by keeping its 2010 outlook intact in the face of stiff competition from free navigation on smartphones. Related Stories BP pressure test extended in Gulf of Mexico Colombia: Two hundred years of freedom? Leaks ‘not a threat to capped oil well’ Media tycoon Conrad Black ‘freed from jail’ Google faces Brazil investigation over Orkut

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TomTom feels smartphone competition

Brazilian state prosecutors in Rio de Janeiro opened a formal investigation into Google over paedophilia, defamation and false identity on its social networking site Orkut, O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper reported on Wednesday.

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Google faces Brazil investigation over Orkut

Media tycoon Conrad Black was freed from jail in the US on two million US dollar bail today, according to reports. Related Stories Two hundred years of freedom

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The bicentennial anniversary of Colombia’s independence marks the uprising of 1810 against Spanish officials in Bogotá. Related Stories Ups and downs of the special relationship Lindsay Lohan begins jail term Two hundred years of freedom? Businessman linked to Castro faces arrest BP pressure test extended in Gulf of Mexico

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Colombia: Two hundred years of freedom?

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government said it had no plans to re-examine a prisoner transfer agreement with Libya after oil company BP confirmed it had lobbied its predecessor on the issue.

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The US government ordered BP to provide a plan for reopening its capped well in the Gulf of Mexico after engineers found seepage and possible methane gas near the leak site.

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US orders BP to provide plan to reopen well

Gunmen stormed a party in northern Mexico and massacred 17 people, authorities said. Related Stories Missing girl found after seven years. But did she want to be?

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Mexican partygoers murdered by gunmen

Members of a northern Mexico drug gang rammed a car that may have been packed with explosives or inflammable material into two police patrol trucks in the border city of Ciudad Juarez, killing two officers and a medical technician and wounding nine people. Related Stories Hamish McRae: Oil reserves on the margins are now out of reach BP, the Gulf oil spill and 87 days that changed the world Sean O’Grady: Fund managers watched in horror as disaster grew The poster girl of the gulf clean-up Kidnapped girl found alive and well after seven years

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Mexican drug cartel blamed for car explosion

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll will not allow himself to be distracted by talk that he could be fast-tracked into the senior England set-up. Related Stories West Ham close in on Mexico winger Pablo Barrera Barcelona president: ‘Fabregas may not move this summer’ Sunderland and Scotland rocked by Craig Gordon injury Roy Hodgson stands firm on Fernando Torres Massimo Moratti knows nothing of Mario Balotelli’s talks with Manchester City.

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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has insisted striker Fernando Torres is not for sale. Related Stories West Ham close in on Mexico winger Pablo Barrera Barcelona president: ‘Fabregas may not move this summer’ Sunderland and Scotland rocked by Craig Gordon injury Andy Carroll focused on Newcastle Massimo Moratti knows nothing of Mario Balotelli’s talks with Manchester City.

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President Barack Obama today said BP’s breakthrough in temporarily stopping the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico was “good news”, but warned there was still lots to do. Related Stories Osborne to give MPs veto over choice of OBR boss Business Diary: Out of power, in at M&S? Bolton bets on a boom in Chinese domestic demand Lottery firm blocked from extending services BP shares jump as cap receives cautious welcome

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Obama cautious on BP’s oil leak breakthrough

South African Louis Oosthuizen defied the wildly fluctuating weather to move into the lead on the second day of the Open Championship at St Andrews. Related Stories Emile Heskey hangs up England shirt West Ham close in on Mexico winger Pablo Barrera Barcelona president: ‘Fabregas may not move this summer’

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Louis Oosthuizen moves into Open lead

West Ham hope to announce “at least one exciting new signing” today - with the Barclays Premier League club closing in on the signatures of Mexico winger Pablo Barrera and former Portsmouth striker Frederic Piquionne. Related Stories Emile Heskey hangs up England shirt Louis Oosthuizen moves into Open lead Barcelona president: ‘Fabregas may not move this summer’

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West Ham close in on Mexico winger Pablo Barrera

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has admitted they may not be able to prise Cesc Fabregas away from Arsenal this summer. Related Stories Emile Heskey hangs up England shirt Louis Oosthuizen moves into Open lead West Ham close in on Mexico winger Pablo Barrera

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Barcelona president: ‘Fabregas may not move this summer’

Craig Levein admits Scotland’s Euro 2012 qualification campaign has been dealt a blow following the news that goalkeeper Craig Gordon has suffered a broken arm. Related Stories Emile Heskey hangs up England shirt Louis Oosthuizen moves into Open lead West Ham close in on Mexico winger Pablo Barrera Barcelona president: ‘Fabregas may not move this summer’

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Sunderland and Scotland rocked by Craig Gordon injury

Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes he is close to making Mexico midfielder Efrain Juarez his latest summer signing.

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BP started crucial pressure tests on a new, more sophisticated cap on the leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday, but results showing whether the system is working may not be available until Thursday morning. Related Stories Business Diary : Bankers under fire once more Bankers warn EU curbs on pay will hurt the City New banks will struggle to compete, says RBS chief Kazakhmys accused over Astana government links Timis’s African Minerals agrees $1.5bn Chinese deal

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BP awaits test results over system to cap Gulf oil spill

A new cap was installed on the leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico, offering hope of containing the spill for the first time since BP’s deepwater rig exploded in April. Related Stories Wyclef Jean: ‘Minus the smell, nothing has changed in six months’ Army kills rebel leader’s bodyguards ‘American Splendor’ author found dead at home

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BP place new cap on leaking oil well

Oil giant BP said today that the cost of the Gulf of Mexico spill had hit 3.5 billion US dollars (£2.3 billion), but added that its latest efforts to contain the disaster were on track. Related Stories Castro ‘looking good’ in first public outing for four years Slaughterhouses denied as activists buy stray horses Biden admits his crush on spy pin-up Anna Chapman Incredible tale of one mother and daughter who never gave up BP expresses hope that new ‘top hat’ will stem spewing oil

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BP oil spill costs reach £2.3 billion

The Nile in Cairo was once lined with grim high-rise hotels, concrete futuristic constructions from the 1960s, crumbling slowly like something out of a dusty version of Bladerunner. Related Stories The Big Six: Vintage retreats in Mexico New vision for a Victorian hideaway: Hotels for the visually impaired guests are now open to anyone 24-hour room service: The Scarlet, Cornwall

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Stay the night: Kempinski Nile, Cairo

Washington was preparing a revised offshore oil drilling moratorium and cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico returned to normal yesterday after hurricane Alex passed through the region without doing major damage. Related Stories Jewels of British industry at risk of falling into American hands

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Gulf oil cleanup resumes as BP investors expect change in leadership

Related Stories My Life In Travel: Ralf Little, actor Something To Declare: Mexico; Estonia; Athens; Gatwick shuttle Travel challenge: A Spanish villa with a pool in August Simon Calder: Strikers have discounted BA’s travel premium Travel Agenda: House of Commons tours; Ukraine; The Algarve

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Go with the flow: The traveller’s guide to waterfalls

Related Stories Go with the flow: The traveller’s guide to waterfalls Something To Declare: Mexico; Estonia; Athens; Gatwick shuttle Travel challenge: A Spanish villa with a pool in August Simon Calder: Strikers have discounted BA’s travel premium Travel Agenda: House of Commons tours; Ukraine; The Algarve

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My Life In Travel: Ralf Little, actor

An effort to save thousands of sea turtle hatchlings from being killed by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will start shortly in a desperate attempt to keep an entire generation of threatened species from vanishing.

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Turtle rescue plan gets under way in Gulf of Mexico

Argentina defeated Mexico 3-1, and now face Germany in the quarter-final, here’s how we rated the players. Related Stories World Cup heartbreak for dismal England Woeful England suffer World Cup heartbreak World Cup: Argentina v Mexico Live! FA hold urgent talks over Capello’s future Argentina win leads to tie with Germany

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Argentina v Mexico player ratings

Two goals by Carlos Tevez - one hugely-controversial and the other a wonderful strike - sent Argentina through to the quarter-finals against a spirited Mexico side. Related Stories Lampard ‘goal’ that never was masks shortcomings World Cup heartbreak for dismal England Woeful England suffer World Cup heartbreak World Cup: Argentina v Mexico Live! FA hold urgent talks over Capello’s future

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Argentina win leads to tie with Germany

Football Association executives were last night holding urgent talks on the future of Fabio Capello, the £6m-a-year manager of England, following the side’s early exit from the World Cup. Related Stories Germany v England player ratings Lampard ‘goal’ that never was masks shortcomings World Cup heartbreak for dismal England Woeful England suffer World Cup heartbreak World Cup: Argentina v Mexico Live!

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FA hold urgent talks over Capello’s future

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Germany’s thrilling strike force tore apart old rivals England to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday in a 4-1 win marked by an extraordinary blunder from the Uruguayan referee who ruled out a good goal.

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Germany humiliate old foes England

England’s coach and captain last night put their faith in Wayne Rooney to live up to the reputation that preceded him to this World Cup and come good in a tie against Germany here in Bloemfontein this afternoon that is expected to be watched by 50 million people in the two countries alone. The Manchester United striker has scored only one goal for England all season, and even with Jermain Defoe brought in as a second striker instead of the non-scoring Emile Heskey, England need him to find the net again to fully restore his confidence. Related Stories USA v Ghana player ratings Ecstasy for Africa as Ghana reach quarter-finals Argentina v Mexico: Time to drop your trousers, Diego tells critics Post-mortem begins after rout of Africa Gyan uses power and pace to ignite Ghana celebration

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Gerrard: ‘We will do whatever it takes to get into last eight’

Asamoah Gyan kept Africa’s hopes alive in the first World Cup on the continent when he drove in an extra time winner in Rustenburg to send Ghana into the quarterfinals.

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Gyan uses power and pace to ignite Ghana celebration

Ghana ingratiated themselves with all of Africa when the Black Stars kept up the continent’s record of providing at least one second-round representative at the World Cup, as it has done at every event since 1986. Yet Africa expected so much more. Related Stories USA v Ghana player ratings Ecstasy for Africa as Ghana reach quarter-finals Argentina v Mexico: Time to drop your trousers, Diego tells critics Gyan uses power and pace to ignite Ghana celebration Gerrard: ‘We will do whatever it takes to get into last eight’

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Post-mortem begins after rout of Africa

There have been several tales in this World Cup of people driving unfeasible distances to be here.

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Suarez eye for goal extends Uruguay’s fantastic journey

There is history, ancient and modern, running through this fixture and for Mexico there is a chance to avenge wounds that are still stamped on Javier Aguirre’s squad and an injury few of them would be aware of. Related Stories Cannavaro fears for Italy’s future Late stampede fails to save Elephants Wayward Ronaldo is defeated by the Jabulani The Big Picture: No fireworks on the pitch but fans bring colour to terraces It’s a draw of two halves (and England are in the hard half)

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BP’s share price plunged to a 14-year low yesterday as the battered oil giant admitted that the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico had cost it $2.35bn (£1.57bn) so far. Related Stories New offer from BA bids to end crew dispute Business Diary: Movie moguls win one against Wall Street BP’s shares plunge to 14-year low as Gulf disaster costs hit $2.35bn

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BP must not be destroyed, says Cameron as shares hit 14-year low

Beleaguered oil giant BP took more stock market punishment today as shares collapsed to a 14-year low amid growing fears of a short-term funding crisis sparked by the Gulf of Mexico disaster. Related Stories Greece shakes the markets again as Bank warns of eurozone shocks Ofcom consults on future of internet traffic Mining industry claims triumph over Henry tax as Rudd goes BP shares hit 13-year low as clean-up costs soar BP shares hit 14-year low amid funding concerns

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BP punished as shares hit 14-year low

Shares in BP plunged to new 13-year lows today as the under-fire firm said the cost of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster had reached 2.35 billion US dollars (£1.6 billion). Related Stories Greece shakes the markets again as Bank warns of eurozone shocks Ofcom consults on future of internet traffic Mining industry claims triumph over Henry tax as Rudd goes

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BP shares hit 13-year low as clean-up costs soar

Joe Cole wants to help make England proud. Related Stories Suarez insists Uruguay ‘have what it takes to beat the best’ after topping Group A On this day in World Cup history: Mexico 2-1 Republic of Ireland, 24 June 1994 England unite at last but Capello is left to count cost of missed chances Five key changes that worked – and can now give England hope Capello: ‘We’ve lost our fear factor’ (Does he know it’s Germany next?)

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Joe Cole happy to be involved

Oil had spewed uncontrolled into the Gulf of Mexico for much of the day yesterday before engineers reattached a cap being used to contain the gusher and direct some of the crude to a surface ship. Related Stories BP boss hands over control of Gulf crisis White House to re-impose moratorium on Gulf of Mexico exploration Obama replaces McChrystal with Petraeus Recalled from the front, the General who said too much Jamaica and US to fight over captured drugs lord

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1. James Milner is a true wide man Related Stories Rooney needs a lucky break to get over his injury – and the Nike curse South Africans ‘disappointed but proud’ after World Cup exit Suarez insists Uruguay ‘have what it takes to beat the best’ after topping Group A On this day in World Cup history: Mexico 2-1 Republic of Ireland, 24 June 1994 England unite at last but Capello is left to count cost of missed chances

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Five key changes that worked – and can now give England hope

Fabio Capello’s England squad is built around a core of players who were born roughly 30 years ago and for whom the first World Cup finals they can remember clearly was 1990 – when a generation of English boys were taught a sober lesson on the ruthless efficiency of German football. Related Stories Rooney needs a lucky break to get over his injury – and the Nike curse South Africans ‘disappointed but proud’ after World Cup exit Suarez insists Uruguay ‘have what it takes to beat the best’ after topping Group A On this day in World Cup history: Mexico 2-1 Republic of Ireland, 24 June 1994 Five key changes that worked – and can now give England hope

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England unite at last but Capello is left to count cost of missed chances

Fabio Capello was handed a formidable last 16 encounter with Germany last night, though he believes England’s renaissance has begun following his decision to break the shackles and allow them the chance to drink South African beer the night before yesterday’s win over Slovenia. Related Stories South Africans ‘disappointed but proud’ after World Cup exit Suarez insists Uruguay ‘have what it takes to beat the best’ after topping Group A On this day in World Cup history: Mexico 2-1 Republic of Ireland, 24 June 1994 England unite at last but Capello is left to count cost of missed chances Five key changes that worked – and can now give England hope

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Capello: ‘We’ve lost our fear factor’ (Does he know it’s Germany next?)

Almost twenty years ago, Michael Christopher “Dudus” Coke heard that his father, Lester, had died in a mysterious jail fire while awaiting extradition to the US on drug charges.

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President Barack Obama sacked General Stanley McChrystal as his top commander in Afghanistan and will replace him with General David Petraeus, who commands US forces in the Middle East and Asia, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

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The White House was moving yesterday to re-impose a six-month moratorium on deep-sea exploration in the Gulf of Mexico just one day after a federal judge in Louisiana said such a measure was illegal in spite of the environmental calamity unleashed by the ongoing BP leak. Related Stories Fugitive ‘drug lord’ arrested in Jamaica New York man shoots 3 month old son World Trade Centre search finds human remains Police urge calm after drugs lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke arrested BP boss hands over control of Gulf crisis

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Argentina duly won Group B in Polokwane last night to qualify for a tie against Mexico at Soccer City on Sunday, when they will need to be sharper than against a drearily defensive Greece.

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Palermo fires Argentina to maximum points

South Korea clinched a place in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time on foreign soil despite being held to a draw by Nigeria in their final Group B match in Durban. Related Stories Uruguay v Mexico player ratings England players are happy insists Capello World Cup: Group B Climax Live! World Cup: Group B Climax Live! Argentina power into last-16 after beating Greece

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South Korea progress after entertaining tie with Nigeria

Defender Martin Demichelis and substitute Martin Palermo succeeded where Argentina’s multi-talented strikeforce had failed as they scored the goals to break Greece’s resilience and end their World Cup hopes at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Related Stories France v South Africa player ratings Uruguay v Mexico player ratings England players are happy insists Capello World Cup: Group B Climax Live! World Cup: Group B Climax Live!

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Argentina power into last-16 after beating Greece

Related Stories Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa Uruguay beat Mexico to top Group A France v South Africa player ratings Uruguay v Mexico player ratings England players are happy insists Capello

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World Cup: Group B Climax Live!

England manager Fabio Capello insisted today his relationship with his players is “really good” ahead of tomorrow’s crunch World Cup clash with Slovenia.

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England players are happy insists Capello

Luis Suarez scored in the 43rd minute and Uruguay edged Mexico 1-0 to secure top spot in Group A. Related Stories Wenger backs England to progress Ronaldo laughs off pressure Torres ready to fire for Spain Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa

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Uruguay beat Mexico to top Group A

Related Stories Wenger backs England to progress Ronaldo laughs off pressure Torres ready to fire for Spain Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa Uruguay beat Mexico to top Group A

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Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa

Embattled BP chief executive Tony Hayward last night cancelled plans for his first public appearance in the UK since the Gulf of Mexico disaster. Related Stories Landslide victory for former Colombian defence chief BP hit with 64,000 claims over Gulf coast oil spill Judge rebukes Barclays chief at Lehman hearing ‘Muslim soldier’ admits Times Square bomb plot President Obama to detail health shake-up

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Embattled BP chief pulls out of conference

BP chief executive Tony Hayward is planning to meet Russian president Dmitry Medvedev to calm fears over the British oil giant’s future after the Gulf of Mexico spill, it was reported today.

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BP boss has ‘plans to meet Russian president’

BP PLC said today that its partners in the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well must share responsibility for the costs in dealing with the disaster, on which BP said it has now spent $2 billion. Related Stories Tony Hayward’s latest PR gaffe is pilloried in US British architect to rebuild Haiti’s social housing Green maverick fades away as Colombia goes to the polls Sudan mourns gentle giant who took NBA by storm BP boss has ‘plans to meet Russian president’

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I can’t help hoping that the death of the artist Sebastian Horsley, reported last Thursday, is a hoax. He was a creature of such grisly panache that I wouldn’t put it past him; perhaps he is, right now, in a false beard, en route to Mexico, furious he didn’t make more front pages

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A farewell to my friend Sebastian, a true Soho eccentric

In relation to the Gulf of Mexico oil leak, I’m surprised not to have seen more coverage of another recent disaster.

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Letters: The ‘Lusi’ mud volcano

Captain Patrice Evra admits it feels like France are a “small football nation - and it hurts” after they lurched towards the verge of early World Cup elimination with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Related Stories Green slips up again..

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Evra ‘disgusted’ by France campaign

Following Mexico’s victory over France, we assess how the players performed. Related Stories Greece comeback sees off 10-man Nigeria Greece v Nigeria player ratings England fit and ready for Algeria World Cup: France v Mexico Live! Les Bleus on the brink after Mexican defeat

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France and Mexico player ratings

New Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez enhanced his burgeoning reputation with the opening goal as Mexico took a significant step towards qualification from Group A and hastened France’s early exit at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

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Les Bleus on the brink after Mexican defeat

BP chief executive Tony Hayward was heckled by a protester as he attempted to apologise for the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster today. Related Stories BP bosses attend crunch talks with Obama Obama forces BP to set up $20bn account to pay Gulf oil spill claimants BP chiefs face grilling at US Congress BP chief faces grilling from angry US senators BP accused of ‘astonishing’ corporate complacency over oil spill

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BP chief Tony Hayward heckled by protester at US hearing

BP was today accused of “astonishing” corporate complacency over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Related Stories Retail sales enjoy World Cup bounce Network Rail chief ’set to resign’ Network Rail chief to resign Dividend suspension to cost investors £5bn BT workers prepare for pay strike vote

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BP accused of "astonishing" corporate complacency over oil spill

BP bosses were attending crunch talks with US President Barack Obama today amid growing anger in Washington over the handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Related Stories Rival oil companies get a taste of BP’s medicine on Capitol Hill Obama lashes out at BP in Oval Office address Stuntman banned from Empire State Building Trapped man who lost arm getting new boiler Free furnace for man who lost arm in boiler accident

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BP bosses attend crunch talks with Obama

An energy company has donated a new furnace to a man who cut off most of his left arm after it got stuck in his home’s boiler. Related Stories Petraeus collapses at Senate hearing Matador fined for fleeing from bull in Mexico Rival oil companies get a taste of BP’s medicine on Capitol Hill Obama lashes out at BP in Oval Office address Stuntman banned from Empire State Building

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Trapped man who lost arm getting new boiler

An energy company has donated a new furnace to a man who cut off most of his left arm after it got stuck in his home’s boiler. Related Stories Matador fined for fleeing from bull in Mexico Rival oil companies get a taste of BP’s medicine on Capitol Hill Obama lashes out at BP in Oval Office address Stuntman banned from Empire State Building Trapped man who lost arm getting new boiler

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Free furnace for man who lost arm in boiler accident

A TV daredevil who tried to parachute off New York’s Empire State Building can not set foot in the landmark again, a court ruled. Related Stories Archie Bland: General Petraeus’ faint praise for Obama Petraeus collapses at Senate hearing Matador fined for fleeing from bull in Mexico Rival oil companies get a taste of BP’s medicine on Capitol Hill Obama lashes out at BP in Oval Office address

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Stuntman banned from Empire State Building

President Barack Obama lashed out at BP in the first Oval Office address of his presidency, accusing the British oil giant of recklessness and swearing not to rest until the company paid for the damage it caused. Related Stories BP cleared to start burning oil Archie Bland: General Petraeus’ faint praise for Obama Petraeus collapses at Senate hearing Matador fined for fleeing from bull in Mexico Rival oil companies get a taste of BP’s medicine on Capitol Hill

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Wife who wanted husband killed gets divorce payout

Oil giant BP’s shares endured another major sell-off today as the group’s board weighed up a dividend cut in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico spill.

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BP shares suffer further blow amid dividend talks

BP said today that the cost of the Gulf of Mexico spill had reached 1.6 billion dollars (£1.1 billion) so far as the oil giant weighs up demands to cut dividend payments.

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Gulf of Mexico oil spill reaches £1.1bn

BP directors face making a crucial decision about what to do with the oil giant’s dividend tomorrow after US president Barack Obama sought to smooth over transatlantic tensions around the firm’s disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

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BP directors in crunch meeting over dividend

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Sam Wallace: The wait is over

Lacklustre France failed to turn their superior possession into chances and could ultimately pay a heavy price as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Uruguay in an uninspired World Cup Group A clash on Friday. Related Stories Fabiano makes dig towards Argentina England come through final training session South Africa draw with Mexico in World Cup opener South Africa unites as World Cup gets underway World Cup: Uruguay v France Live!

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Lacklustre France held to draw by 10-man Uruguay