British Airways launches business-class-only flights between London and New YorkLONDON — British Airways is launching its pricey new business class service between London and New York. Merkel roars to 2nd term, new coalition in German election thanks to strong allyBERLIN — Final results confirm that Chancellor Angela Merkel has won a second term and a majority for a new center-right government in Germany’s parliamentary election. British health authorities investigate as girl dies after receiving cervical cancer vaccineLONDON — British health officials temporarily suspended a vaccination program in an English city Tuesday after a 14-year-old girl died a few hours after being vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer. Facing a looming election defeat, Britain’s governing Labour Party meets for key rallyBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted Sunday that he won’t quit his post, as his governing Labour Party met for a final annual convention before a national election in which the party will almost certainly lose power. Palestinians seek arrest of Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Britain over Gaza assaultLONDON — Palestinian rights groups 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. Federal officials: Con man in style of ‘Catch Me If You Can’ arrested at US-Canadian borderMONTPELIER, Vt. — A smooth-talking, globe-trotting serial swindler who is wanted in Nevada on a burglary charge has been arrested after crossing illegally from Canada to Vermont, federal authorities said. Dear sir or madam, will you read my … essay? Early musings of Beatle discoveredLONDON — He famously wrote that he wanted to be a paperback writer. A recently discovered essay, penned in 1953 for a local competition, shows Paul McCartney got started early. Britain’s Brown offers populist plans in bid to revive political fortunes before electionBRIGHTON, England — Prime Minister Gordon Brown, seeking to stave off an expected election defeat, pledged Tuesday to restore trust in Britain’s tarnished politics, kick start its stuttering economy and slash government debt. Report: Kraft preparing to make hostile $17.45 billion bid for British candy maker CadburyKraft Foods Inc. is poised to launch a hostile bid for British candy maker Cadbury PLC, The Observer said Sunday, citing unnamed sources. Britain’s The Sun newspaper backs opposition Conservatives, switch bodes ill for Gordon BrownLONDON — The Sun newspaper has backed Britain’s opposition Conservative Party for the first time since the ruling Labour Party took power more than a decade ago. Judge rejects Palestinian bid to arrest Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak during UK visitLONDON — A Palestinian bid to have Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak arrested for alleged war crimes during a visit to Britain has failed, a lawyer for the groups involved said Tuesday. Iran says it will allow UN nuclear experts to inspect newly revealed enrichment siteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Saturday it will allow U.N. nuclear inspectors to examine its newly revealed, still unfinished uranium enrichment facility as world criticism mounted over the underground site that was developed secretly. The race to host the 2016 Olympics to come down to close finish at IOC vote in CopenhagenLONDON — Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016. Iran says it will allow IAEA to inspect newly revealed nuclear siteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran will allow the U.N. nuclear agency to inspect a newly revealed and still unfinished uranium enrichment facility, the country’s nuclear chief told state television Saturday. British PM Gordon Brown confronts party, country as Labour seeks winning formula at conferenceLONDON — It’s a challenging time for British politics — not to mention Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s Labour Party, which starts its annual convention Sunday. Iranian President Ahadinejad says new enrichment facility not operational for 18 monthsNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday his country has complied with U.N. rules that require it to inform the world body’s nuclear agency six months before a uranium enrichment facility becomes operational. Obama, British and French leaders demand inspections of just-revealed Iranian nuclear facilityPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain declared Friday that the revelation of a previously secret Iranian nuclear facility puts heavy new pressure on Tehran to quickly disclose all its nuclear efforts — including any moves toward weapons development — “or be held accountable.” PTSD, depression, alcohol land more veterans in UK criminal justice system than AfghanistanLONDON — Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse are behind an alarming rise in the number of former British soldiers ending up in prison, a report says — and more veterans have had tangles with the law than there are British troops in Afghanistan. G-20 leaders take global board-of-directors role and pledge reform agendaPITTSBURGH — Major world leaders formed themselves into a new board of directors for the global economy Friday, vowing to overhaul lax financial regulations and work harder to control dangerous imbalances that contributed to a financial meltdown. Text of statements by Obama, Sarkozy, Brown on Iranian nuclear facilityStatements by President Barack Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in Pittsburgh on Friday about an Iranian nuclear facility, as provided by the White House: Renowned British chef Blumenthal apologizes to diners ill after eating at his restaurantLONDON — Chef Heston Blumenthal has apologized to diners who fell ill after eating at his celebrated Fat Duck restaurant — and has invited them back for a free meal. US, British and French leaders demand inspections of secret Iranian nuclear facilityPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain declared Friday that the revelation of a previously secret Iranian nuclear facility puts heavy new pressure on Tehran to quickly disclose all its nuclear efforts — including any moves toward weapons development — “or be held accountable.” US, Britain and France demand Iran open a covert nuclear facility to international inspectionPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of Britain and France are publicly demanding that Iran open up a secret nuclear fuel facility to international inspectors. World markets mixed as G-20 leaders look to foster healthy recovery; US stocks set to riseLONDON — World stocks traded in narrow ranges Friday as investors looked to leaders of the Group of 20 rich and developing economies assembled in the U.S. for assurance that they will not stifle global economic recovery by prematurely taking away stimulus measures. European Medicines Agency recommends 2 swine flu vaccines be licensedLONDON — The European Union’s drug regulator recommended Friday that two swine flu vaccines be licensed in the 27-nation bloc to ensure their availability before the start of the normal flu season. Obama, other leaders, to accuse Iran of having covert nuclear fuel facilityPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain will accuse Iran at the opening of the G-20 economic summit Friday of building a secret facility to produce nuclear fuel, a senior White House official told The Associated Press. Report: Obama, other leaders, to accuse Iran of having covert nuclear fuel facilityWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain will accuse Iran on Friday of building a secret facility to produce nuclear fuel, The New York Times reported. Report: Mole who leaked British lawmakers’ expenses sympathized with poorly equipped soldiersLONDON — The man who leaked details of lavish expense claims by British lawmakers says he was motivated by anger over the poor pay and equipment of U.K. soldiers, a newspaper reported Friday. AP NewsBreak: Iran reveals existence of a second uranium enrichment plant, officials sayVIENNA — Iran has revealed the existence of a secret uranium-enrichment plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday, a development that could heighten fears about Tehran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon and escalate its diplomatic confrontation with the West. Anglo-Saxon treasure found in British farmer’s field offers new insight into early rulersLONDON — It’s an unprecedented find that could revolutionize ideas about medieval England’s Germanic rulers: An amateur treasure-hunter searching a farmer’s field with a metal detector unearthed a huge collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver artifacts. |
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