FBI explosives experts say NYC terror suspect had the goods to kill scores of peopleNEW YORK — The Afghan immigrant accused of buying large quantities of hair dye and nail polish remover to make explosives had the goods to kill scores of people in New York — a devastating attack on a scale with the transit bombings in London and Madrid, according to documents and interviews with former FBI experts. Israel taking extraordinary steps to block prosecution of military, political leadersJERUSALEM — Stung by a damning U.N. report alleging war crimes in Gaza, Israel is taking extraordinary steps to fend off potential international prosecution of its political and military leaders, hiring high-powered attorneys, lobbying Western governments and launching a public relations blitz. At least 6 Afghan civilians dead in NATO airstrike that killed 9 in western provinceKABUL — A NATO airstrike on a compound in southwestern Afghanistan killed a family of six, a local tribal leader said Thursday, despite orders from the top U.S. commander to avoid airpower if civilians are at risk. Britain’s Supreme Court justices sworn in ahead of openingLONDON — Britain’s new Supreme Court won’t hear its first case until Monday, but the justices are already at work. US commander seeks British support for change in strategy as Afghan violence intensifiesLONDON — U.S. Gen. Stanley McChrystal called on Thursday for a dramatic change in tactics in the faltering war against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan and said it would be wrong to lower military goals there, despite recent setbacks. UK’s Tate Modern temporarily shuts exhibition featuring nude image of Brooke Shields at age 10LONDON — Britain’s Tate Modern has temporarily closed an exhibition that includes a nude image of a 10-year-old Brooke Shields, following a visit from a London police unit that deals with obscene publications. US commander in Afghanistan says success against the Taliban cannot be taken for grantedLONDON — The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan says success there will take time, patience and resolve. 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. UK agency moves to prosecute BAE Systems for alleged illegal payments on contractsLONDON — Britain’s Serious Fraud Office says it intends to prosecute BAE Systems PLC, the world’s second-largest defense contractor, on charges of corruption in dealings on foreign contracts. European, Asian stock markets mostly down on weak data, despite IMF growth forecast upgradeLONDON — World stocks were mostly lower and Wall Street was expected to slide on the open Thursday as weak economic data overshadowed higher growth forecasts from the International Monetary Fund. Suspected IRA dissident detained over March killing of Northern Ireland policemanBELFAST, Northern Ireland — Northern Ireland police have detained a 22-year-old man suspected in the dissident Irish Republican Army killing of a policeman seven months ago. At least 6 Afghan civilians dead in airstrike that killed 9 in western provinceKABUL — An airstrike on a compound in southwestern Afghanistan killed a family of six, a local tribal leader said Thursday, after the U.S. military reported that ground forces were coming under fire from inside the residence and called in aircraft. Study: Kids who eat too much candy may be more likely to end up in prison as adultsLONDON — Willy Wonka would be horrified. Children who eat too much candy may be more likely to be arrested for violent behavior as adults, new research suggests. Physicist Stephen Hawking steps down as Lucasian professor at Cambridge, in UKLONDON — Physicist Stephen Hawking stepped down Wednesday as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University after 30 years in the post. UK takeover panel gives Kraft Nov 9 deadline to make bid for candy maker CadburyLONDON — Britain’s Panel on Takeovers and Mergers says Kraft Foods Inc. has until November 9 to either make a firm bid for candy maker Cadbury PLC or walk away. Girl in Afghanistan killed by box of leaflets dropped by British forces, UK saysLONDON — Britain’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that a box of leaflets dropped from a British plane killed a girl in Afghanistan. European stocks rise, US expected higher after IMF reduces estimate for crisis-related lossesLONDON — European stocks rose and Wall Street was expected to open higher Wednesday as an upbeat report by the International Monetary Fund and a fall in Germany’s unemployment rate offset worries over weak U.S. consumer confidence. Asian markets were mixed. UK’s Brown dismisses decision of Sun tabloid to switch allegiance to Conservative PartyLONDON — Prime Minister Gordon Brown is downplaying the decision of the Sun tabloid to switch its allegiance from the Labour Party to the opposition Conservatives. 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. Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking to step down as Lucasian professor at CambridgeLONDON — Physicist Stephen Hawking is stepping down as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University. 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. Years of torment from neighbors led UK mother to kill disabled daughter and self, jury rulesLONDON — Years of torment from young neighbors led a despairing single mother to kill herself and her disabled daughter, and police inaction contributed to the deaths, a British inquest jury ruled Monday. Asian markets bounce back as European rally stalls; Wall Street poised to pare gainsLONDON — European stock markets fell modestly Tuesday, taking a breather after the previous day’s rally, while investors in Asia warmed to a brace of deals that had boosted confidence in U.S. and European stock markets. 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 World stocks retreat as US economic data undermines recovery hopes; G-20 pledges fail to helpLONDON — World stocks fell Monday after disappointing data from the U.S. undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery and a sharp strengthening in Asian currencies hurt confidence among the region’s exporters. |
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