墨西哥湾堵油成功在望(视频)
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Iran says the Iranian nuclear scientist who sought refuge in the Pakistani Embassy compound in Washington has left the U.S. and is on his way home to Tehran. He’s expected to arrive in Iran tomorrow. Iran has claimed that the scientist was abducted by American agents. The U.S. denies the claim.
BP is delaying critical tests on a new well cap designed to fully control the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The tests were pushed back after government officials said more analysis was needed on the plan. It’s unclear when the tests would start. If the cap works, it’ll be the first time in nearly 3 months that oil has not been flowing into the Gulf.
Prosecutors have wrapped up their case in the Rod Blagojevich corruption trial. The defense is expected to start calling witnesses next week. The former Illinois governor is on trial accused of scheming to sell or trade President Barack Obama’s former Senate seat.
After 13 years of utility, the National League has broken through in the Midsummer Classic. Brian McCann drove in all three National League runs with a double into right field, earning him MVP honors with a 3-1 win. The National League earns home-field advantage in this year’s World Series.
Ed Donahue, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.
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BP称已暂时完全堵住墨西哥湾漏油
英国石油公司BP宣布，它已经暂时堵住了漏入墨西哥湾的原油。
这是自从4月20日“深水地平线”钻井平台爆炸以来，首次堵住漏油。
新的堵塞盖封住了漏油口，新堵塞盖的安全测试可能长达48小时。
BP的高官威尔斯称，当地时间下午14点25分漏油被完全堵住。
但他也强调说，即使48小时内没有漏出任何原油，并不意味着这口油井可以永久性封住油气泄露。
该公司还将测试这口油井内部的压力。如果堵塞盖里油井上部的压力低，那就意味着油井更深处仍在漏油。
美国政府负责处理这一事故的总指挥爱伦将军说，即使新堵塞盖成功，经过压力测试后也会揭掉，重新开始让水面上的船只搜集漏油。
他强调说，现在最重要的仍然是如何增加水面船只搜集到的漏油量。
BP公司下个月将从破损油井里面堵住石油外泄。
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