NYC, London make deal to encourage tourism in both cities, including trading ad spaceNEW YORK — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his counterpart across the pond are collaborating to boost travel between London and the Big Apple. British comic Eddie Izzard, better known for sashaying about in heels, completes 43 marathonsLONDON — British standup comic Eddie Izzard has completed 43 marathons in seven weeks as part of a grueling charity run. In policy reversal, Britain’s Brown calls for spending cuts to reduce public debtLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that hard economic times will mean substantial cuts to government spending on the country’s already strained public services. Prince Harry turns 25, gains access to income from Princess Diana’s estateLONDON — Prince Harry turned 25 on Tuesday, becoming an even more eligible bachelor as he gained access to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana. Census records of Jack the Ripper victims cast light on lives of women who fell prey to killerLONDON — The world is endlessly fascinated with Jack the Ripper — but what about his victims? Emmanuel Adebayor charged by FA with violent conduct over Man City incidents vs. ArsenalMANCHESTER, England — Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor was charged with violent and improper conduct by the Football Association on Tuesday for his alleged stamp on Robin van Persie and for his goal celebration in Saturday’s 4-2 victory over Arsenal. UK think tank: Barack Obama may have to say ‘no we can’t’ as American power fadesLONDON — A weakened United States could start retreating from the world stage without help from its allies abroad, an international strategic affairs think tank said Tuesday. UK think tank: Barack Obama may have to argue ‘no we can’t’ as American power fadesLONDON — A weakened United States could start retreating from the world stage without help from its allies abroad, an international strategic affairs think tank said Tuesday. Britons would prefer anyone other than Gordon Brown as nation’s leader, poll claimsLONDON — A new poll suggests half of British voters would prefer anyone other than Prime Minister Gordon Brown to lead the country. World stocks drop as investors worry about potential impact of US-China trade disputeLONDON — European stocks closed flat Monday with investor worries about a trade dispute between the U.S. and China holding markets back. Asian stocks fell. 4 UK Muslims get long sentences for plot to blow up planes with hidden liquid explosivesLONDON — In a case that altered airport security worldwide, three British Muslims were imprisoned Monday for at least 30 years each for a plot to kill thousands by blowing up trans-Atlantic airliners with liquid explosives hidden in soda bottles. At 92, Dame Vera Lynn beats the Beatles to No. 1 spot on Britain’s album chartLONDON — At age 92, Dame Vera Lynn has beaten the Arctic Monkeys and even the Beatles to capture the No. 1 record in Britain. Theater company hopes to turn ‘Shakespeare in Love’ set into replica Elizabethan playhouseLONDON — A British theater company plans to rebuild an Elizabethan playhouse using the set from the hit film “Shakespeare in Love.” European, Asian markets pull back as investors worry about US-China trade dispute, valuationsLONDON — European and Asian markets fell Monday and Wall Street was expected to drop on the open, as investors worried that a new trade dispute between the U.S. and China could hurt a fledgling global economic recovery. British Foreign Office denies ’secret deal’ with Libya over policewoman’s murderLONDON — Britain’s complicated relations with Libya returned to center stage Sunday as Foreign Office diplomats took the unusual step of denying a newspaper report about a secret deal with Moammar Gaddafi’s regime. Violent anti-Islam protests and counterprotests in Britain troubles UK governmentLONDON — Violent clashes between anti-Islam demonstrators and Muslim counter-protesters in English cities are worrying the government, with one British minister comparing the disturbances to 1930s-era fascist incitement. Violent anti-Islam protests in English cities troubles British governmentLONDON — Violent clashes between anti-Islam demonstrators and Muslim counter-protesters in English cities are worrying the government, with one British minister comparing the disturbances to 1930s-era fascist incitement. British government troubled by series of violent anti-Islam protests in English citiesLONDON — A British minister is sounding the alarm over a spate of anti-Islam demonstrations that have descended into violence in the past month. Report: British special forces are giving counter-terrorism training to Libyan infantryLONDON — Some of Britain’s most elite soldiers have been training Libyan forces in counterterrorism and surveillance for the past six months, a newspaper said Saturday. LAPD Chief Bratton honored by Queen of England for helping US, UK improve policingLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police Chief William Bratton is being honored by the queen of England for his contributions to law enforcement. AP Interview: IOC president ‘optimistic’ Vancouver will avoid budget shortfallLONDON — International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge is confident the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver will break even despite a budget shortfall. Michael Jackson tribute rescheduled for June 2010 in LondonVIENNA — A global Michael Jackson tribute in front of an Austrian palace has been scrapped and moved to London, organizers announced Friday, saying they needed more time to put together a show fit for the King of Pop. British police to investigate allegation that spy agency was complicit in tortureLONDON — British police say they are investigating an allegation that the country’s foreign spy agency was complicit in torture. Jackson tribute rescheduled for June 2010 in London
Outrage over 4,256 rapists, paedophiles being allowed to go free in BritainCAMBRIDGE - In a shocking decision 4,256 offenders in Britain, including rapists and paedophiles, have been allowed to go free by Cambridgeshire Police with a caution, reprimand or final warning the last one year. London memorials mark the eighth anniversary of Sept. 11 attacksLONDON — A leafy London square is the focus of memorials marking the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington on Sept. 11, 2001. British govt apologizes for ‘inhumane’ treatment of gay code-breaker Alan Turing
AP Interview: Rogge predicts tight 2016 vote; says Obama presence not crucial to ChicagoLONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge expects the race for the 2016 Olympics to be decided by “a couple of votes” and says Chicago’s chances shouldn’t hinge on whether President Barack Obama goes to Denmark to push his home city’s bid. London cabbies protest against convicted killer seeking to drive cabs; say safety would sufferLONDON — Hundreds of drivers of London’s iconic black taxis Thursday protested a decision that could allow a man to become a cabbie despite having been convicted of manslaughter for strangling his wife. Bank of England holds rates steady at 0.5 percent, maintains monetary easing programLONDON — The Bank of England held interest rates steady at a record low of 0.5 percent for the sixth consecutive month on Thursday and pledged to continue its program to boost the money supply despite gathering signs of an economic recovery. |
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VIENNA — Organizers of a tribute to Michael Jackson that had been set for Vienna this month say the event will be held instead in London next June.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has apologized for the “inhumane” treatment of World War II code-breaker Alan Turing.
