Giant cannon and a viscous red blob named ‘Svayambh’ feature in Anish Kapoor’s London showLONDON — A giant cannon that fires gruesome-looking globs of red wax into a white wall is one of the highlights of an exhibition by Turner Prize-winning artist Anish Kapoor opening this week in London. Stadiums and hotels put on alert as government looks for more suspects in possible bomb plotNEW YORK — The government expanded a terrorism warning from transit systems to U.S. stadiums, hotels and entertainment complexes as investigators searched for more suspects Tuesday in a possible al-Qaida plot to set off hydrogen-peroxide bombs hidden in backpacks. US ambassador says release of Lockerbie bomber hasn’t damaged US-British relationsLONDON — The U.S. ambassador to London said Tuesday that the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi has not hurt relations between Britain and the United States. Stadiums, hotels, mass transit urged to be on guard as terror probe suspect appears in courtWASHINGTON — Counterterrorism officials have issued security bulletins to police around the nation about terrorists’ desire to attack stadiums, entertainment complexes and hotels — the latest in a flurry of such internal warnings as investigators chase a possible bomb plot in Denver and New York. UK’s Brown hopes to reduce British troop numbers in Afghanistan, amid calls to send moreLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Tuesday he was focused on cutting back on the number of the country’s troops in Afghanistan, despite a report from the top U.S. commander calling for an increase in the number of soldiers. Gov’t urges mass transit to be on guard as suspect in terror probe appears in Denver courtDENVER — An airport shuttle driver under arrest in Colorado may have been planning with others to detonate backpack bombs on New York City trains in a terrorism plot similar to past attacks on London’s and Madrid’s mass-transit systems, officials said. Britain’s Brown says rebalancing of world economy to be discussed at G-20 meetingLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said leaders of 20 rich and developing countries must start to sketch out the outlines of a new global economic order when they meet in Pittsburgh later this week, as well as making sure that the fledgling recovery sustains itself. Study: Heart patients who get the flu are more likely to have a heart attackLONDON — Heart patients who catch the flu may have more to worry about than just a fever or the sniffles: the virus could also spark a heart attack, new research shows. Gov’t urges mass transit to be on guard as suspect in terror probe appears in court in DenverDENVER — An airport shuttle driver under arrest in Colorado may have been planning with others to detonate backpack bombs on New York City trains in a terrorism plot similar to past attacks on London’s and Madrid’s mass-transit systems, officials said. Lawyer: inquiry into Iraqi’s death must decide if UK authorized harsh interrogationsLONDON — British officials may have condoned the harsh and abusive interrogation techniques that led to the death of a prisoner in the army’s custody, lawyers representing the man’s family alleged Monday. Britain’s Brown says world leaders must attend Copenhagen summit to strike climate pactLONDON — World leaders need to attend a key climate change summit in Copenhagen to avert the “grave danger” that nations will fail to agree a new global pact tackling climate change, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown declared Monday. A roof by any other name: Shakespeare’s church seeks funds for rotten roof over bard’s graveLONDON — Something is rotten in the city of Stratford-upon-Avon. Rainy summer causes problems for pumpkin growers in New England, parts of the MidwestPORTLAND, Maine — New England pumpkin growers, who spent the early summer mostly losing a battle with rain that destroyed many pumpkins, face the frightening prospect that the rest won’t be ready before Halloween. Archbishop of Canterbury urges protection for residents of Camp AshrafLONDON — The Archbishop of Canterbury said Sunday that the U.S. and Iraq must protect the residents of Camp Ashraf from violence and abuse. Al-Qaida losing strength with deaths of key operatives in Pakistan, Somalia and IndonesiaLONDON — Recent targeted attacks that killed militants in Somalia, Indonesia and Pakistan have chipped away at al-Qaida’s power base, sapping the terror network of key leaders and experienced operatives who train recruits and wage attacks. On eve of G-20, report says protectionism rampant and could increase even as economies recoverWASHINGTON — The world’s major powers are repeatedly breaking their pledges not to erect trade barriers, and there’s no sign the “protectionist juggernaut” will ease as countries recover from the global downturn, an influential monitoring organization said Friday. Northern New England tourism industry hopes to turn over new, colorful, leaf this fallCONCORD, N.H. — Northern New England’s fall foliage is expected to be spectacular this year, unlike tourism revenues, which likely will remain muted as the economy slowly recovers. Boston mob bosses Bulger, Flemmi, ordered to pay victim’s family a combined $30MDEDHAM, Mass. — A Massachusetts judge has ordered fugitive mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger and a cohort to pay $15 million each to the family of 26-year-old woman after finding them liable for her 1981 murder. Spending cuts, political fallout loom in Britain as government borrowing hits record in AugustLONDON — The recession’s toll on British government finances was highlighted Friday by official figures showing the government borrowed a record 16.1 billion pounds ($26.3 billion) in August, just days after Prime Minister Gordon Brown conceded that whoever wins the next election will have to take an axe to spending. Improving economies may ease pressure on world leaders to work together, fight protectionismWASHINGTON — Leaders of the world’s 20 top economies vowed to resist protectionism last November and again in April as they charted a joint strategy for confronting the worst global downturn in generations. As they meet again, they’ll get this progress report: Most of their economies are on the mend — and trade tensions and protectionism are on the rise. Britain’s new army chief warns defeat in Afghanistan would encourage extremistsLONDON — Britain’s new army chief warned Thursday that failure in Afghanistan would alienate millions of Afghans, lead to a resurgence of al-Qaida inspired terrorism and destabilize neighboring Pakistan. Airbus sees signs of recovery and expects passenger volumes to rebound next yearLONDON — Airbus’ chief salesman John Leahy said Thursday he is optimistic that the airline industry is recovering — although he warned that financing conditions remain tight. London mayor joins angry chorus after new subway map erases the River ThamesLONDON — London’s subway bosses have erased the River Thames. Signed, sealed, undelivered: Britain grapples with wildcat postal strikesLONDON — In Britain, the check is in the mail — for the indefinite future. Program promoting local farms asks consumers to pay more for milk to help New England farmersRICHMOND, Vt. — Several New England states are urging consumers to chip in and save the region’s dwindling dairy farms, which are struggling with record-low milk prices. 8 foot, 1 inch Turk takes title of world’s tallest man after rival refuses to be measuredLONDON — A towering Turk was officially crowned the world’s tallest man Thursday after his Ukrainian rival dropped out of the running by refusing to be measured. White House: Obama to urge nations to stay vigilant on stimulus as global economy reboundsWASHINGTON — Wary of complacency, President Barack Obama will urge a summit of world financial powers to stick with efforts to boost the global economy rather than abandon coordinated economic stimulus work, a top White House adviser said Wednesday. Doctors warn that failure to act on climate change could be catastrophic for global healthLONDON — A weak response to climate change could be catastrophic for international health, leading doctors said in two British medical journals Wednesday. Israel rejects call for independent inquiry into Gaza war, says its military probes are enoughJERUSALEM — Israel on Wednesday rejected U.N. calls to open an independent inquiry into its conduct during last winter’s Gaza Strip military offensive and said it would launch a diplomatic offensive to block any attempt to bring its soldiers before an international war crimes tribunal. UK comic Eddie Izzard, better known for sashaying about in heels, completes 1,100-mile runLONDON — Standup comedian Eddie Izzard completed a 1,100 mile (1,770 kilometer) run across Britain on Tuesday, staggering across the finish line at London’s rain-soaked Trafalgar Square. |
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