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Expanded Visa Program Helps Iraqi Aides Facing Danger
Visa applications are now being processed under an expanded program to help Iraqis who are in danger because they were employed by the U.S. government. The program permitting 5,000 Iraqis a year to go the United States is under way now that guidelines have been finalized and staffing is in…
ABA Journal – 4 hours, 4 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Visa applications are now being processed under an expanded program to help Iraqis who are in danger because they were employed by the U.S. government. The program permitting 5,000 Iraqis a year to go the United States is under way now that guidelines have been finalized and staffing is in…
ABA Journal – 4 hours, 4 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Business: Law and Taxation
TNK-BP CEO leaves Russia amid dispute
Robert Dudley, the chief executive officer of BP PLC's Russian venture, left the country yesterday because of ''sustained harassment'' amid a shareholder dispute.Mr. Dudley, a U.S. citizen, has no plans to step down and has a legal right to continue running TNK-BP from abroad, he said in an e-mailed statement. Mr. Dudley, who called his relocation temporary, had problems renewing his visa as TNK-BP's billionaire shareholders demanded his dismissal.
The Globe and Mail – 13 hours, 26 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Robert Dudley, the chief executive officer of BP PLC's Russian venture, left the country yesterday because of ''sustained harassment'' amid a shareholder dispute.Mr. Dudley, a U.S. citizen, has no plans to step down and has a legal right to continue running TNK-BP from abroad, he said in an e-mailed statement. Mr. Dudley, who called his relocation temporary, had problems renewing his visa as TNK-BP's billionaire shareholders demanded his dismissal.
The Globe and Mail – 13 hours, 26 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Denied visa, chief of TNK-BP is forced to leave Russia
The departure of the executive, Robert Dudley, an American, is the latest twist in a rising nationalism that is shutting Western oil companies out of energy-rich regions and has wide implications for BP.
International Herald Tribune – 14 hours, 28 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The departure of the executive, Robert Dudley, an American, is the latest twist in a rising nationalism that is shutting Western oil companies out of energy-rich regions and has wide implications for BP.
International Herald Tribune – 14 hours, 28 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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U.S. expands visa program for Iraqi allies
The 10-fold expansion of a system to help threatened Iraqi employees obtain U.S. visas and ultimately citizenship comes after criticism over delays.
International Herald Tribune – 15 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories
The 10-fold expansion of a system to help threatened Iraqi employees obtain U.S. visas and ultimately citizenship comes after criticism over delays.
International Herald Tribune – 15 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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TNK-BP boss leaves Russia after dispute with partners
BP has been forced to concede more ground in the acrimonious dispute with its Russian joint venture partners, announcing yesterday that it has recalled Robert Dudley, chief executive of its TNK-BP business, from Moscow. Mr Dudley, who will continue to serve as TNK's chief executive, has been forced to quit Russia after failing to resolve a dispute with the authorities over his work permit and visa.
The Independent – 16 hours, 5 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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BP has been forced to concede more ground in the acrimonious dispute with its Russian joint venture partners, announcing yesterday that it has recalled Robert Dudley, chief executive of its TNK-BP business, from Moscow. Mr Dudley, who will continue to serve as TNK's chief executive, has been forced to quit Russia after failing to resolve a dispute with the authorities over his work permit and visa.
The Independent – 16 hours, 5 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Denied Visa, Chief of BP Joint Venture Is Forced to Leave Russia
The development is the latest twist in a rising nationalism that is shutting Western oil companies out of energy-rich regions and has wide implications for BP.
New York Times – 16 hours, 19 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The development is the latest twist in a rising nationalism that is shutting Western oil companies out of energy-rich regions and has wide implications for BP.
New York Times – 16 hours, 19 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Survey says Americans will travel abroad, but closer to home
A Visa Inc. survey says Americans are still willing to travel abroad but many of them intend to find destinations much closer to home.
The Seattle Times – 17 hours, 43 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Washington: Seattle-Tacoma
A Visa Inc. survey says Americans are still willing to travel abroad but many of them intend to find destinations much closer to home.
The Seattle Times – 17 hours, 43 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Washington: Seattle-Tacoma
U.S. expands visa program for Iraqi employees
The U.S. Embassy began an expanded immigration program Thursday that will provide 5,000 additional visas each year for Iraqis who have put themselves at risk by working for the U.S. government.
International Herald Tribune – 22 hours, 45 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in World: Africa
The U.S. Embassy began an expanded immigration program Thursday that will provide 5,000 additional visas each year for Iraqis who have put themselves at risk by working for the U.S. government.
International Herald Tribune – 22 hours, 45 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in World: Africa
TNK-BP chief leaves Russia
The battle for BP's Russian oil joint venture escalated as its beleaguered chief Robert Dudley abruptly left Russia, citing visa doubts and 'sustained harassment'
Financial Times – 22 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The battle for BP's Russian oil joint venture escalated as its beleaguered chief Robert Dudley abruptly left Russia, citing visa doubts and 'sustained harassment'
Financial Times – 22 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Foreign travel remains popular, survey showsThe weak U.S. dollar has not dissuaded Americans from planning trips abroad this year, but they may be heading to destinations closer to home, according to a survey released Thursday by Visa Inc.
MSNBC.com – Jul 24, 2008 4:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Entertainment: Travel