Texas death row inmate broadcasts appeal to Britons at London’s Trafalgar SquareLONDON — A death row inmate in Texas who claims she was framed for murder is begging fellow Britons to help save her life. Oil climbs to near $72 in midday European trade as dollar falls, OPEC keeps output unchangedLONDON — Oil prices rose to almost $72 a barrel Thursday, helped by a weaker U.S. dollar, steady OPEC production levels and a new report predicting a less severe slump this year in global oil demand. Bank of England expected to hold rates steady, maintain quantitative easing programLONDON — The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at record lows and continue with its program to boost the money supply on Thursday despite growing signs of an economic recovery. Iranian exiles stage hunger strike at US Embassy in London; say America broke its wordLONDON — Iranian exiles camped outside the American Embassy in London say they’ve been on hunger strike for weeks to push the United States to protect their compatriots in Iraq. Russians mark 10 years since string of Moscow apartment bombings that killed 300MOSCOW — Hundreds of Russians, clutching carnations for the dead, marked 10 years on Tuesday since a string of bombing attacks destroyed several suburban apartment blocks and killed nearly 300 people across the country. British military sounds all clear after bomb scare at busy UK air baseLONDON — A busy British air base was briefly subject to a bomb scare Tuesday, but the Ministry of Defense said it turned out to be a false alarm. Report: British military says object found at busy UK air base not suspiciousLONDON — A suspicious object found at a British air base turned out to be safe, the BBC reported Tuesday, after bomb disposal experts had been called to investigate. How the Obama girls spent their summer vacation: Harry Potter in London, gelato in ItalyWASHINGTON — If Malia and Sasha Obama write “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essays as they head back to school this week, oh, the stories they can tell. Adjusting workplaces to older employees, fall fashion do’s and dont’sADJUSTING TO “SILVER TSUNAMI”: An ergonomics expert says American companies are going to need to make a lot of changes as they adjust to an increasingly gray-haired work force. Victoria’s secret exposed: Queen’s roomy unmentionables added to royal costume collectionLONDON — A set of roomy bloomers that once belonged to Queen Victoria are back in royal drawers. Britain: Suspicion between rich and poor countries threatens climate change pactLONDON — Two British Cabinet ministers said Tuesday that attempts to broker a new global pact on climate change by the end of the year are at risk of failing. Gold prices at 18-month high over $1,000 on dollar weakness, low interest rate expectationsLONDON — Gold prices rose above $1,000 per ounce on Tuesday to its highest since March 2008 — suggesting investors are wary of the U.S. dollar’s weakness and expect international interest rates to remain low for some time. Queen Victoria’s intimates added to royal dress collection at Kensington PalaceLONDON — A set of roomy bloomers that once belonged to Queen Victoria are back in royal drawers. UK’s biggest mobile service to be created by merger of Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom unitsLONDON — Deutsche Telekom AG and France Telecom SA said Tuesday they intend to combine their British mobile phone units — shaking up the country’s intensely competitive market and forming the country’s biggest mobile operator. World stocks rise on corporate deal-making, government pledges to support economyLONDON — World stocks rose Tuesday, helped by corporate merger news and positive momentum over government pledges to support the global recovery with stimulus efforts. CAPITAL CULTURE: Summer fun for Obama girls: Harry Potter in London, gelato in Italy and moreWASHINGTON — If Malia and Sasha Obama write “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essays as they head back to school this week, oh, the stories they can tell. British police charge 8th suspect in connection with London jewel heistLONDON — Police say they have charged an eighth man in one of Britain’s biggest heists. Scotland Yard makes 9th arrest in massive UK jewel heistLONDON — Police say a ninth suspect in one of Britain’s largest robberies ever has been detained. IRA victims seek huge payout from Libya for ’80s arms shipments, laud British aid for lawsuitDUBLIN — Britain’s sudden decision to support a lawsuit against Libya by Irish Republican Army victims raised hopes Monday that thousands maimed or bereaved by IRA bombs might one day receive compensation. 3 British Muslims guilty in plot for largest terrorist attack since 9/11LONDON — Three British Muslims were convicted Monday of plotting to murder thousands by downing at least seven airliners bound for the U.S. and Canada in what was intended as the largest terrorist attack since Sept. 11. Britain’s opposition Conservatives seek closer ties with US on military equipment projectsLONDON — Britain’s main opposition party says it intends to work more closely with the U.S. on defense projects if it wins the next national election. European, Asian markets advance after G-20 countries commit to keeping stimulus in placeLONDON — European and Asian stocks rose Monday after finance officials from 20 rich and developing countries pledged to keep in place their massive stimulus programs to prop up the global economy. UK report: Home offices releases terror suspect from supervisory orderLONDON — Britain’s Home Office has released a man from a house-arrest style program only weeks before a hearing in which the government might have been forced to disclose the intelligence that led to his arrest, a newspaper reported Monday. British candy maker Cadbury says $16.7 billion bid from Kraft Foods is too lowLONDON — Kraft Foods Inc. on Monday proposed a 10.2 billion pound ($16.7 billion) takeover of Cadbury PLC, but the offer was immediately rejected by the British maker of chocolate, gum and candy. Gadhafi’s son says Libya will resist payment of compensation to IRA bombing victimsLONDON — Libya will resist compensating the families of people killed by Libyan explosives supplied to the Irish Republican Army, the son of the country’s leader said Monday. Britain’s prime minister faces outrage over refusal to press Libya for terrorism compensationLONDON — Britain made no demands that Libya offer compensation for Britons killed by Libyan explosives supplied to the Irish Republican Army for fear it could jeopardize ties with Tripoli, according to new documents released Sunday. British prime minister faces outrage over refusal to press Libya for terrorism compensationLONDON — Britain made no demands that Libya offer compensation for Britons killed by Libyan explosives supplied to Irish Republican terrorists for fear it could jeopardize ties with Tripoli, according to new documents released Sunday. British police charge man arrested over London jewel heist with attempted murderLONDON — British police charged a man with attempted murder Saturday in connection with a $65 million jewelry robbery in London last month. West Coast groundfish fleet embarking on new wave of fishing regulationHARBOR, Ore. — The West Coast groundfish fleet has struggled to stay afloat during major cutbacks to reverse long-standing problems with overfishing and to protect the seafloor from damage caused by bottom trawling gear. G-20 pledge continued economic stimulus, reach compromise on plan to limit bankers’ bonusesLONDON — Top finance officials from rich and developing countries agreed Saturday to curb hefty bankers’ bonuses, but the proposed crackdown on excessive payouts so far falls short of European demands after the U.S. and Britain shied away from imposing a cap. |
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