1. The giant British oil company BP says it will pay to clean up the huge oil slick threat in America’s Gulf Coast. But it insists it’s not to blame for causing the spillage. BP’s Chief Executive Tony Hayward said the accident that started the leak occurred on the rig operated by offshore drilling contractor Transocean. President Obama has said the leak threatens unprecedented environment disaster.
Tony Hayward arrived in the United States on Monday, and immediately hit the airwaves. He said there was no doubt BP would pay for the clean-up. It is our responsibility and we accept it in full, he said. But he also pointed out that the equipment which broke down and led to spill on the Deepwater Horizon rig belonged to Transocean who operated it. A spokesman for Transocean said that they would wait all the facts before drawing their conclusions.
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