The Daily Tension for Wed. 26 Apr.
TENSION NEWSMAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
ENTERTAINMENT/TECH
'American Idol' Personalities Abdul, Seacrest Disagree Whether They Are Feuding
NEW YORK (AP) -- "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest says he and judge Paula Abdul aren't speaking to one another, but Abdul calls reports of a feud "ridiculous."
ENRON
Tension strikes Enron trial as Lay, prosecutor slug it out
HOUSTON (www.kristv.com) -- Now playing at the Enron trial: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Lay.
OIL CRISIS
Oil drops as US refiners boost fuel output
LONDON (Reuters) -- Oil fell below $72 a barrel on Wednesday as refiners in the United States cranked up gasoline output, easing supply crunch worries ahead of the peak demand summer driving season.
Big oil defends its big profits
Industry says they are essential to remain competitive in a global market; encourages more domestic production and conservation efforts.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Big Oil defended its record profits Wednesday, saying they weren't that out of line with other industries, and that recent consolidation in the sector was essential for the U.S. to remain competitive in the global oil business.
AFRICA
Nigeria: Tension at Mobil’s Oil export terminal
(www.thisdayonline.com) -- Us oil major Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited was yesterday reported to have evacuated non-essential staff from the Qua Iboe Oil Terminal amid fears it could be attacked by armed militants.
MIDDLE EAST
US pushes for resolution on Syrian acts in Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -- The United States wants a new U.N. Security Council resolution on what it calls continued Syrian interference in Lebanon and Iran's backing of guerrillas there, U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said on Wednesday.
IRAN
Iran will not use oil as a weapon against the West: WSJ
Iran nuclear standoff: four years of rising tension
TEHRAN, April 26, 2006 (AFP) -- The United Nations is due on Friday to report on Iran's nuclear programme, amid pressure from the United States and other countries for tough action against what they see as a plan to produce nuclear weapons.
Iran `Ready to Export' Nuclear Know-How
PARIS, April 25 (www.washingtonpost.com) -- Iran is prepared to begin exporting its nuclear technology, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday, in an escalation of warnings to Western countries attempting to curb its nuclear program.
Iranian Supreme Leader Warns U.S.
(CBS/AP) -- Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that if the United States attacks Iran, U.S. interests around the world would be harmed, state-run Tehran television reported.
IRAQ
Rumsfeld and Rice make surprise Iraq visit
BAGHDAD (www.iht.com) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, seeking to put past differences behind them, paid a surprise joint visit to Iraq today to mobilize diplomatic and security forces and bolster the new government of Prime Minister Jawad al-Maliki
Rice Joins Rumsfeld on Trip to Back New Iraq Leaders
April 26 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on a surprise visit to Baghdad today designed to prop up the incoming Iraqi government and smooth the handover of more responsibility from the U.S.-led coalition to Iraqis.
Condoleezza Rice Interview With James Rosen, FOX
CHINA
Sri Lanka bombings kill 15 civilians: reports
COLOMBO (AFP) -- At least 15 civilians were killed and many more wounded in new violence between Sri Lankan forces and Tamil Tiger rebels amid mounting tension on the island, according to reports from the two sides on Wednesday.
SPORTS
Tension high for French Cup final
PARIS, France (Reuters) -- Paris St Germain midfielder Edouard Cisse calls it a dream final but, for security officials, Saturday's clash between the capital club and arch-rivals Olympique Marseille is more like a nightmare.
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Global Tags: Washington DC, News and Politics, News, Politics, Current Events, Current Affairs, Life, Culture, Tension
ENTERTAINMENT/TECH
'American Idol' Personalities Abdul, Seacrest Disagree Whether They Are Feuding
NEW YORK (AP) -- "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest says he and judge Paula Abdul aren't speaking to one another, but Abdul calls reports of a feud "ridiculous."
ENRON
Tension strikes Enron trial as Lay, prosecutor slug it out
HOUSTON (www.kristv.com) -- Now playing at the Enron trial: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Lay.
OIL CRISIS
Oil drops as US refiners boost fuel output
LONDON (Reuters) -- Oil fell below $72 a barrel on Wednesday as refiners in the United States cranked up gasoline output, easing supply crunch worries ahead of the peak demand summer driving season.
Big oil defends its big profits
Industry says they are essential to remain competitive in a global market; encourages more domestic production and conservation efforts.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Big Oil defended its record profits Wednesday, saying they weren't that out of line with other industries, and that recent consolidation in the sector was essential for the U.S. to remain competitive in the global oil business.
AFRICA
Nigeria: Tension at Mobil’s Oil export terminal
(www.thisdayonline.com) -- Us oil major Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited was yesterday reported to have evacuated non-essential staff from the Qua Iboe Oil Terminal amid fears it could be attacked by armed militants.
MIDDLE EAST
US pushes for resolution on Syrian acts in Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -- The United States wants a new U.N. Security Council resolution on what it calls continued Syrian interference in Lebanon and Iran's backing of guerrillas there, U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said on Wednesday.
IRAN
Iran will not use oil as a weapon against the West: WSJ
Iran nuclear standoff: four years of rising tension
TEHRAN, April 26, 2006 (AFP) -- The United Nations is due on Friday to report on Iran's nuclear programme, amid pressure from the United States and other countries for tough action against what they see as a plan to produce nuclear weapons.
Iran `Ready to Export' Nuclear Know-How
PARIS, April 25 (www.washingtonpost.com) -- Iran is prepared to begin exporting its nuclear technology, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday, in an escalation of warnings to Western countries attempting to curb its nuclear program.
Iranian Supreme Leader Warns U.S.
(CBS/AP) -- Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that if the United States attacks Iran, U.S. interests around the world would be harmed, state-run Tehran television reported.
IRAQ
Rumsfeld and Rice make surprise Iraq visit
BAGHDAD (www.iht.com) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, seeking to put past differences behind them, paid a surprise joint visit to Iraq today to mobilize diplomatic and security forces and bolster the new government of Prime Minister Jawad al-Maliki
Rice Joins Rumsfeld on Trip to Back New Iraq Leaders
April 26 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on a surprise visit to Baghdad today designed to prop up the incoming Iraqi government and smooth the handover of more responsibility from the U.S.-led coalition to Iraqis.
Condoleezza Rice Interview With James Rosen, FOX
CHINA
Sri Lanka bombings kill 15 civilians: reports
COLOMBO (AFP) -- At least 15 civilians were killed and many more wounded in new violence between Sri Lankan forces and Tamil Tiger rebels amid mounting tension on the island, according to reports from the two sides on Wednesday.
SPORTS
Tension high for French Cup final
PARIS, France (Reuters) -- Paris St Germain midfielder Edouard Cisse calls it a dream final but, for security officials, Saturday's clash between the capital club and arch-rivals Olympique Marseille is more like a nightmare.
Tags: terrorism, Middle East, Iran, war, IAEA, nuclear, Arab, Islam, Muhammad, prophet, Mohammad, Muslim, terrorism, Bush, UN, U.N., United Nations, United States, oil, OPEC, economics, gas prices, Asia, Sri Lanka, Enron, Kenneth Lay, Syria, Lebanon, Nigeria, American Idol, Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, Condoleezza Rice, Rumsfeld, French Cup
Global Tags: Washington DC, News and Politics, News, Politics, Current Events, Current Affairs, Life, Culture, Tension
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