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BP Oil Spill Trial Opens With Scathing Attack

Billions are at stake as a federal judge will determine how much BP and its subcontractors should pay for the Gulf of Mexico spill.

BP Oil Spill Trial Opens With Scathing Attack

Report: US Plans $16 Billion Gulf Settlement With BP

US authorities plan to propose a $16 billion settlement to British energy giant BP for civil claims related to the disastrous 2010 oil spill

Report: US Plans $16 Billion Gulf Settlement With BP

BP Vows to 'Vigorously' Fight 'Excessive' Fines from Oil Spill

"BP will vigorously defend against gross negligence allegations," the energy giant said ahead of the start of a federal civil trial.

BP Vows to 'Vigorously' Fight 'Excessive' Fines from Oil Spill

Court Approves $4.5 Billion BP Payout for Oil Spill

A US judge approved a $4.5 billion deal in which BP pleaded guilty to criminal charges from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Court Approves $4.5 Billion BP Payout for Oil Spill

Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorists Threaten More Attacks in Algeria

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Algeria have threatened more attacks if France does not cease its military assistance to nearby Mali.

Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorists Threaten More Attacks in Algeria

BP to Pay $7.8 Billion to Victims of Oil Spill

BP welcomed the approval of a deal that would settle nearly 100,000 claims from fishermen and others affected by the 2010 oil spill.

BP to Pay $7.8 Billion to Victims of Oil Spill