Gulf Containment Cap Closely Watched in 2nd Day -- ABC News
Containment cap on spewing Gulf oil well is closely watched, as spill's toll on wildlife grows
A containment cap that sucked some of the oil from a blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico offered a small sign of progress for a region that has seen its wildlife coated in a lethal oil muck, its fishermen idled and its beaches tarnished by the nation's worst oil spill.
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MIDDLE EAST
Netanyahu rejects UN proposal for joint U.S., Israel, Turkey probe.
Iran's navy offers to escort Gaza ships.
Lack of water threatens Iraq's long-term stability.
Egypt to revoke citizenship of men wedded to Israelis.
ASIA
Sinking of ship provides welcome distraction for North Korea. N.Korea lashes out at UN drive over warship.
New Japan PM affirms US ties in call with Obama.
Thai PM says election possible early next year.
AFRICA
South Sudan moves toward independence.
Drugs return to Guinea-Bissau, destabilizing it.
Illegal gold mining leads to scores of deaths in northern Nigeria.
Human rights groups call for independent probe of Congo activist's murder.
EUROPE
Euro zone faces zero growth: Roubini.
Medvedev: Russia concerned about European currency crisis.
Gulf widens between grouchy Merkel and gloating Sarkozy.
AMERICAS
UN aid official frustrated with Haiti progress.
Latin America still divided over coup in Honduras.
Uruguay president's entire assets: a VW Beetle.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Gates defends U.S. spy chief nominee.
Loss of moneyman a big blow for al-Qaeda (Commentary)
Terror raids at JFK Airport net alleged terror plotters headed for Somalia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Rating cut by Fitch on wealthiest U.S. State.
Euro 'will be dead in five years'.
Bilderberg 2010: Between the sword and the wall.
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