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Good Morning Aron, FRI 30 Apr 2010    Massive oil spill in Gulf of Mexico closes in to shore German private sector to help Greece Consumers shine despite slower-than-expected GDP Japan PM renews vow to resolve U.S. base row Thai protesters on defensive after storming hospital Democrats unveil immigration reform plan EU, China talk over how, not if, to sanction Iran New York marchers protest Wall Street, big banks After TV win, Cameron tries to win UK voters' trust Florida's Crist launches independent Senate bid UK trio in final TV showdown S Africa police ready for World Cup Man attacks kindergarten children Massive oil spill in Gulf of Mexico closes in to shore April 30, 2010 08:14 AM ET HOUSTON (Reuters) - A massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico neared wildlife refuges and seafood grounds along the Louisiana coast on Friday, as efforts redoubled to avert what could become one of the worst U.S. ecological disasters. Full Article German private sector to help Greece April 30, 2010 08:29 AM ET FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German financial and industrial firms will contribute to a multi-billion euro bailout for Greece, a senior banking source said, as talks to secure the aid in return for tough Greek budget cuts edged toward a deal. Full Article Consumers shine despite slower-than-expected GDP April 30, 2010 09:16 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.2 percent annual rate in the first quarter as consumers stepped up spending, suggesting the recovery was growing more durable. Full Article Japan PM renews vow to resolve U.S. base row April 30, 2010 07:36 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Friday reiterated his pledge to resolve a row over moving a U.S. Marine base, though he has yet to formally reveal a plan a month ahead of a self-imposed deadline. Full Article Thai protesters on defensive after storming hospital April 30, 2010 08:55 AM ET BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai anti-government protesters were apologetic on Friday a day after a clumsy storming of a hospital that raised questions over whether the movement is losing direction in a two-month crisis that has killed 27 people. Full Article Democrats unveil immigration reform plan April 29, 2010 10:29 PM ET WASHINGTON/PHOENIX (Reuters) - Senate Democratic leaders unveiled on Thursday an outline for overhauling the country's "broken" immigration system as protests mounted against Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants. Full Article EU, China talk over how, not if, to sanction Iran April 30, 2010 02:46 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - European talks with Chinese leaders over Iran have moved toward how to target sanctions rather than whether they should be applied at all, the European Union said on Friday. Full Article New York marchers protest Wall Street, big banks April 30, 2010 05:31 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Several thousand demonstrators marched through the New York financial district on Thursday in a protest led by labor unions, saying Wall Street's biggest banks must account for record profits while average Americans still suffer financially. Full Article After TV win, Cameron tries to win UK voters' trust April 30, 2010 09:19 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Energized by a clear win in a final TV debate, Conservative leader David Cameron sought on Friday to convince waverers in a tight election race they could trust him with Britain's future. Full Article Florida's Crist launches independent Senate bid April 29, 2010 08:31 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced an independent bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, breaking ranks with his Republican Party and setting the stage for a close race in the battleground state. Full Article

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