The vanishing Nazi: UK secret service documents reveal details of hunt for Hitler’s deputyLONDON — It was one of the greatest mysteries of the collapse of the Third Reich. As Russian tanks moved into Berlin and Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his bunker, his brutal and feared private secretary, Martin Bormann, simply vanished. UK government to publish correspondence over Lockerbie bomberLONDON — The British government will make public its correspondence with Scottish ministers over releasing the Lockerbie bomber, a government spokeswoman said Monday, a day after a newspaper reported that officials believed a deal was in the U.K.’s “overwhelming interests.” Europe, Asia head lower as Chinese stocks tumble nearly 7 percentLONDON — European shares fell Monday after Chinese stocks plunged nearly 7 percent and Japanese shares weakened after that nation’s opposition party came to power in a landslide victory. Swine flu returns to US and Europe; schools in a fix about holidays
Report: ‘Overwhelming’ British interests considered in Libyan prisoner agreementLONDON — The British government allowed the Lockerbie bomber to be covered by a prisoner transfer agreement with Libya because that was in the “overwhelming interests of the United Kingdom” as a major oil deal was being negotiated, a newspaper reported Sunday. Seniors, advocates say private Medicare plans put profits above care; Washington mulls changesMIAMI — Cecile Sangiamo liked her health insurance — until she needed to use it. Tropical Storm Danny brings rough surf to Carolina coast; boy, 12, goes missing in oceanCAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — People on the East Coast warily eyed the approaching Tropical Storm Danny, which reinforced the dangers of even a weakening storm after a young boy disappeared Friday in rough surf. IOC makes unprecedented offer to cover budget deficit for Vancouver Games in economic downturnLONDON — The International Olympic Committee has made an unprecedented offer to help cover any budget deficit of the 2010 Vancouver Games because of the economic downturn. Oil prices rise over $73 in European midday as the dollar weakensLONDON — The effect of the weak dollar is again pushing oil prices higher in the face of little demand for energy and huge surpluses of crude. Dutch court puts 13-year-old girl under guardianship to delay her solo world sailing tripUTRECHT, Netherlands — A Dutch court ordered authorities to take temporary guardianship of a 13-year-old girl on Friday, delaying her plan to sail solo around the world until psychologists can assess her capacity to undertake such a risky voyage. Ex-NATO commander who predicted 40-year mission in Afghanistan becomes British army chiefLONDON — A senior military commander who predicted Britain’s mission in Afghanistan could last up to 40 years was formally appointed Friday as the head of the country’s army. Oil prices rise over $73 in European midday trading as stock markets rallyLONDON — Oil prices edged above $73 on Friday, as stock market increases and corporate earnings reports suggested consumer demand may be slowly rising again. Gains were limited, however, by worries that a recovery may not be sustainable. World markets higher as earnings, data suggest consumer spending is slowly recoveringLONDON — World stocks rose Friday, as strong earnings from consumer goods companies and a rise in European economic confidence suggested that household spending may slowly be picking up amid the economic downturn. Dutch court oredress state care for 13-year-old girl to delay her solo world sailing tripUTRECHT, Netherlands — A 13-year-old Dutch girl who hoped to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world was put under state care for two months Friday while psychologists assess her capacity to undertake the risky voyage. UK rail and bus operator National Express receives $1.12 billion takeover approachLONDON — National Express Group PLC, the train and bus operator that is handing back its loss-making London-Edinburgh rail franchises to the government, received Thursday a 688.5 million pound ($1.12 billion) takeover approach from its largest shareholder and CVC Capital Partners Ltd. Taming the market: UEFA prepares new rules to control Champions League clubs’ spendingMONACO — The mantra has been repeated for more than a year: Something must be done to stop the spiraling spending by European soccer clubs. Cambridge’s tranquil River Cam turns turbulent as boatmen clash over tourist tradeON THE RIVER CAM, England — On the surface, it is the stuff of English postcards — champagne-swilling tourists gliding down the River Cam and listening to the lore of Cambridge University. Diageo, world’s biggest spirits maker, posts 7 percent rise in full-year net earningsLONDON — Diageo PLC, the world’s biggest spirits maker, posted a 7 percent rise in full-year net profit on Thursday, benefiting from favorable currency exchange rates and cost-cutting amid weaker demand for many of its key products. Oil falls to near $71 in midday European trading on signs of faltering demandLONDON — Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel on Thursday, dragged down by signs of faltering U.S. crude demand and concerns the global economic recovery will be weak. Diageo, world’s largest spirits maker, posts 7 percent rise in full-year net earningsLONDON — Diageo PLC, the world’s largest spirits maker, posted a 7 percent rise in full-year net profit on Thursday, benefiting from favorable currency exchange rates and cost-cutting amid weaker demand for many of its key products. British bobbies on hunt for burqa-clad bandit after spate of robberiesLONDON — British police say they’re on the trail of a burqa-clad bandit, or bandits, who robbed three different locations in the past two months. Policework or pilfering? UK officers take valuables from unlocked cars, leave notes for ownersLONDON — British police are combing the upscale London neighborhood of Richmond, looking for things to steal. Oil prices slide below $72 in afternoon European trade amid concerns of slowing US demandLONDON — Oil prices slipped below $72 a barrel Wednesday, after tumbling more than 3 percent overnight, as investors expected inventory data from the U.S. to show demand remaining weak in the world’s largest economy. Oil prices hover around $72 in midday European trade amid concerns over slowing US demandLONDON — Oil prices hovered above $72 a barrel Wednesday after tumbling more than 3 percent overnight, when markets were weighed down by concerns over slowing demand in the United States, the world’s largest energy consumer. British rail operator plans new high speed train line linking London to ScotlandLONDON — Britain’s rail operator says it has plans for a new high-speed rail line that could get travelers from London to Scotland in two hours. Israeli prime minister says compromise being made with US, but focus on settlements is unfairBERLIN — The Israeli and Palestinian leaders are likely to hold their first meeting in the coming weeks, both sides indicated Wednesday, in what would be an important step toward a formal resumption of peace talks and a signal achievement for President Barack Obama. Israeli prime minister seeks compromise with US but says focus on settlements is unfairLONDON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to defuse an unusually public spat with the United States over West Bank settlements when he meets with a top U.S. envoy Wednesday morning. Israeli prime minister seeks compromise on settlements as he kicks off Europe tour in LondonLONDON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he will seek a compromise with the United States that would allow Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. Israel prime minister seeks compromise on settlements as he kicks of Europe tour in LondonLONDON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will seek a compromise in talks with the United States that would allow Israel to proceed with some settlement construction while restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. Thomson Reuters gets UK court approval for shares removal from London Stock ExchangeNEW YORK — Thomson Reuters Corp. said Tuesday that a UK court removed the last hurdle to pulling its shares from the London Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. |
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