London Clubs loses chairman amid struggles at casino firm

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London Clubs International's executive chairman and director, Alan Goodenough, has resigned from his posts. Goodenough resigned due to poor health. He will be replaced by Ron Hobbs, a nonexecutive director for the company.

Executive changes & profiles, Coin-operated amusement devices, Casinos, Casinos (except Casino Hotels), Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Gambling industry, London Clubs International PLC, Goodenough, Alan, Hobbs, Ron

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Bush-Blair alliance faces new strains: as U.S. president prepares to visit his strongest ally, tensions come to the fore

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Prime Minister Tony Blair is receiving sharp criticism in the UK for his support of the US-led Iraq War, and US President George W. Bush's visit is expected to exacerbate anti-war sentiment. US government officials in turn are displeased with Blair's efforts to negotiate a deal between German and France to open nuclear inspections in Iran, which they believe will hamper US influence.

United States, International politics, International aspects, Blair, Tony, Political aspects, International relations, Bush, George W., United States foreign relations, British foreign relations, Iraq War, 2003-

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BP Amoco is in talks to acquire ARCO

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BP Amoco PLC is engaged in acquisition negotiations with Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO). The potential transaction involves a stock deal worth approximately $25 billion. The talks are an attempt by BP to form an global oil powerhouse. The negotiations however, could still collapse. BP just acquired Amoco Corp. for $48.2 billion seven months earlier. BP Amoco would become the largest producer of oil in the world if the proposed deal pushes through.

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BP Amoco engaged in acquisition negotiations with ARCO

Strategy & planning, Petroleum, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Planning, Petroleum industry, Abstract, Atlantic Richfield Co., BP PLC

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