Supply concerns drive oil prices to new high of $143 a barrel (AP)--The supply concerns of happy speculators in a deal regulated market.


Iraq fails to sign contracts with global oil majors (AFP)--Rewrite headline to read “Iraq succeeds in not signing” or “temporarily forestalls signing,” why doncha?


Israeli authorities warn hospitals to prepare for earthquake (AFP)--"Earthquake?" Yeah, sure. They mean ballistic missiles from Iran in response to Israeli attack on alleged Iranian nuclear sites. Followed by possible Armageddon in the Middle East. Way to go.