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Wednesday, 16 June 2010 Today from VOANews.com BP Agrees to $20 Billion Fund, Apologizes to Americans for Oil Disaster President Obama spoke with BP board chairman Carl Henric Svanberg, Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward, and other officials Petraeus Explains US Withdrawal Plan for Afghanistan Head of US Central Command says July 2011 withdrawal date is beginning of orderly US drawdown and transition to Afghan forces Iran's President says Tehran to Continue Nuclear Negotiations Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says West must be punished for imposing new sanctions on Tehran Israel's Security Cabinet Delays Easing Gaza Blockade Cabinet expected to reconvene Thursday to continue discussions on proposals that would expand list of authorized goods, supplies Kyrgyzstan Begins 3 Days of Mourning Ethnic clashes in south have killed nearly 190 people and displaced up to 200,000 Germany Approves Biggest Austerity Plan Since World War II Cuts aim to bring country's deficit within European Union limits of three percent of GDP Thai Government Cracks Down on Protest Media Government says red-shirt media are divisive, spread lies, and urged followers to commit violence during Bangkok protests South African Business Tackles HIV/AIDS One large South African company has launched unique care and prevention program in workplace Spain Suffers Shocking Upset by Swiss Team, Chile Starts Strong at World Cup European champion Spain falls to Switzerland, 1-0, Chile defeats Honduras, 1-0 Win or Lose, African Fans Celebrate Africa World Cup Members of Johannesburg's Nigerian community among those enjoying tournament More News Headlines Visit our Web Site News USA Africa Americas Asia Europe Middle East American Life Arts and Entertainment Economy Education Environment Health Human Rights and Law Lifestyles News Analysis Religion Science and Technology Sports Unsubscribe If you no longer wish to receive this E-mail please unsubscribe Need Help? If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@ voanews.com We have redesigned our home page to make it easier for you to find the news, information, videos, VOA programs and interactive features you're looking for. Please let us know what you think with an E-mail to: newdesign@VOANews.com. Unsubscribe Voice of America | 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20237