British anti-fraud prosecutors to pursue case against BAE SystemsLONDON — British anti-fraud prosecutors intend to pursue a case against BAE Systems PLC, the world’s No. 2 defense contractor, on charges of corruption in dealings on foreign contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds. UN: 4 million AIDS patients now on drugs, but another 5 million people still need themLONDON — United Nations health officials estimate about 4 million people who need AIDS drugs worldwide are now getting them, according to a report issued Wednesday. Palestinian group seeks arrest of Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak in UKLONDON — Lawyers have asked a British court to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak, who is in the country to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other officials. UK health official says cervical cancer vaccine very unlikely to have caused girl’s deathLONDON — A British health official said Tuesday that the sudden death of 14-year-old girl was very unlikely to have been caused by the vaccine she was given hours before she died. British defense chief says UK can play only small role in any troop surge in AfghanistanBRIGHTON, England — Britain’s defense secretary said Monday that the U.K. has only limited scope to send more troops to Afghanistan, despite calls from military leaders to support U.S. Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s demand for extra soldiers. Britain’s Brown makes final conference speech to revive political fortunes before electionBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown lashed out against youth crime in a keynote speech Tuesday at his Labour Party’s conference that he hopes can spark a revival of his foundering fortunes. Britain’s Brown vows to remain prime minister, lead Labour into elections despite low ratingsBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted he won’t quit his post as his governing Labour Party met Sunday for its annual convention before a national election the party is expected to lose. Lucy of ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ fame dies of lupus aged 46LONDON — The real life Lucy from the Beatles’ song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” has died after a long fight against lupus. UK’s Brown offer populist plans, in final bid to revive political fortunes before electionBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown vowed to restore voters’ faith in government and curb the excesses of the financial markets in a major speech Tuesday aimed at staving off an expected defeat at the next national election British health authorities investigate as girl dies after receiving cervical cancer vaccineLONDON — British health officials temporarily suspended a vaccination program in an English city Tuesday after a 14-year-old girl died a few hours after being vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer. Facing a looming election defeat, Britain’s governing Labour Party meets for key rallyBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted Sunday that he won’t quit his post, as his governing Labour Party met for a final annual convention before a national election in which the party will almost certainly lose power. Palestinians seek arrest of Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Britain over Gaza assaultLONDON — Palestinian rights groups have asked a British court to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak, who is in the country to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other officials. Federal officials: Con man in style of ‘Catch Me If You Can’ arrested at US-Canadian borderMONTPELIER, Vt. — A smooth-talking, globe-trotting serial swindler who is wanted in Nevada on a burglary charge has been arrested after crossing illegally from Canada to Vermont, federal authorities said. Britain’s Brown offers populist plans in bid to revive political fortunes before electionBRIGHTON, England — Prime Minister Gordon Brown, seeking to stave off an expected election defeat, pledged Tuesday to restore trust in Britain’s tarnished politics, kick start its stuttering economy and slash government debt. Britain’s The Sun newspaper backs opposition Conservatives, switch bodes ill for Gordon BrownLONDON — The Sun newspaper has backed Britain’s opposition Conservative Party for the first time since the ruling Labour Party took power more than a decade ago. Judge rejects Palestinian bid to arrest Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak during UK visitLONDON — A Palestinian bid to have Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak arrested for alleged war crimes during a visit to Britain has failed, a lawyer for the groups involved said Tuesday. The race to host the 2016 Olympics to come down to close finish at IOC vote in CopenhagenLONDON — Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016. British PM Gordon Brown confronts party, country as Labour seeks winning formula at conferenceLONDON — It’s a challenging time for British politics — not to mention Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s Labour Party, which starts its annual convention Sunday. PTSD, depression, alcohol land more veterans in UK criminal justice system than AfghanistanLONDON — Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse are behind an alarming rise in the number of former British soldiers ending up in prison, a report says — and more veterans have had tangles with the law than there are British troops in Afghanistan. European Medicines Agency recommends 2 swine flu vaccines be licensedLONDON — The European Union’s drug regulator recommended Friday that two swine flu vaccines be licensed in the 27-nation bloc to ensure their availability before the start of the normal flu season. Anglo-Saxon treasure found in British farmer’s field offers new insight into early rulersLONDON — It’s an unprecedented find that could revolutionize ideas about medieval England’s Germanic rulers: An amateur treasure-hunter searching a farmer’s field with a metal detector unearthed a huge collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver artifacts. After missing out in 2012, Madrid feels the time is right to host 2016 OlympicsMADRID — After losing out on the 2012 Olympics, Madrid believes it is now the perfect choice to host the games in 2016. World leaders gather for economic checkup; Britain’s Brown calls for greater role for G-20PITTSBURGH — Turning from outright fear to cautious optimism, world leaders descended on the comeback city of Pittsburgh Thursday to debate how to nurture a recovering but still-wobbly global economy. UN asks for $1.5 billion to fight swine flu, but experts wonder whether it’s worth itLONDON — United Nations health officials claim in a new report they need nearly $1.5 billion to prevent the swine flu epidemic from spiraling into a global catastrophe. Huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure found in Britain, could be largest ever recoveredLONDON — An amateur treasure hunter prowling English farmland with a metal detector stumbled upon the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure ever discovered, a massive collection of gold and silver crosses, sword decorations and other items, British archaeologists said Thursday. British home builder Barratt in 720.5 million pounds rights issueLONDON — Major British home builder Barratt Developments PLC announced a rights issue Wednesday to raise 720.5 million pounds ($1.18 billion) to beef up its balance sheet and prepare for new land acquisitions. UK reports: Pope Benedict XVI to visit Britain for the first time in decadesLONDON — Pope Benedict XVI next year will make the first visit to Britain by a pontiff in decades, British media reported Wednesday. Prosecutor for England, Wales: charges unlikely for helping others with ‘informed’ suicideLONDON — England’s top prosecutor unveiled new guidelines that could decriminalize many forms of assisted suicide, saying Wednesday that most people who help close friends or family kill themselves aren’t likely to face charges. European, Asian stock markets lackluster as monthslong rally sputters, Fed meeting eyedLONDON — World stock markets sought direction Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. Law enforcement nationwide on the lookout for tiny, cheap and deadly hydrogen peroxide bombsWASHINGTON — A quart-sized container of homemade explosives is cheap, deadly and difficult to detect — and that is exactly why the type of chemical bomb feared to be at the heart of an ongoing terror investigation worries law enforcement so much. |
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