Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II warns newspapers against use of ‘intrusive’ paparazzi snaps
Queen Elizabeth II tells paparazzi to back off Thai king’s extended hospital stay leaves countrymen anxious about what may comeBANGKOK — As Thailand’s ailing 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej begins the second month of a hospital stay Monday, his countrymen are wondering just how sick he really is. Saudi anti-terror chief was on phone with wanted militant when attacked, say authoritiesRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The wanted Saudi militant who attacked the kingdom’s anti-terror chief after pretending he wanted to surrender blew himself up while the official was on the phone reassuring another militant in Yemen it would be safe to return home, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday. Al-Qaida claims attack that injured Saudi royal, says bomber arrived on prince’s planeCAIRO — Al-Qaida claimed responsibility Sunday for a suicide attack that injured a Saudi prince and said the bomber — a wanted militant who had fled to Yemen — arrived on a royal jet after convincing the ruling family he wanted to surrender. Britain unveils new medal for families of 8,000 military dead since World War IILONDON — Britain unveiled a new medal Wednesday that will be offered to families of about 8,000 military personnel killed on active duty or in terrorist attacks since World War II. Finding shadows of a king, and a troubled nation’s history, in Nepal’s former royal palaceKATMANDU, Nepal — Pity the king. Arise, Sir Dracula! Queen awards knighthood to veteran horror actor Christopher LeeLONDON — The Lord of the Undead is now a knight of the British Empire. Prince Charles victorious as developers drop plans for steel tower at old London army barracksLONDON — Developers who wanted to build a glass-and-steel tower on the site of a former army barracks in London said Friday they have abandoned their plans in the face of opposition from Prince Charles. Kerfuffle over D-Day ’snub’ to Queen Elizabeth II shows lingering divide over WWII rolesLONDON — Who won the war? Britain’s Brown struggling to survive expenses scandal as raft of key ministers quitLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown once promised he’d lead the world out of its economic crisis. Now he’s fighting to save his job. Prince Charles to attend D-Day commemoration in France after row over royal ’snub’LONDON — Prince Charles will attend this week’s 65th-anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings, royal officials said Tuesday, in an attempt to defuse a cross-Channel spat over France’s alleged failure to invite his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. 9/11 families angered by Justice Dept. brief supporting Saudi royal family in attack lawsuitNEW YORK — Relatives of Sept. 11 victims say they’re angry that the Justice Department is supporting the Saudi royal family’s bid to be removed from a 9/11 lawsuit. Dutch policeman becomes 6th victim to die from attempt on royal familyAMSTERDAM — Dutch authorities say a military policeman has died of injuries he received when a driver smashed his car through police barricades in an attempted attack on the royal family. Spring fever: Couple arrested for having sex on lawn of Queen Elizabeth II’s Windsor CastleLONDON — Queen Elizabeth II was at home at Windsor Castle, the sentries who guard her were on duty, and the large park surrounding the magnificent building was full of tourists on a Sunday afternoon. Man who tried to attack Dutch royals dies in hospital, leaving mystery of his motiveAMSTERDAM — The man who drove his car into a crowd of parade spectators and killed six people died of his injuries Friday, leaving unresolved the mystery of why he tried to attack the Dutch royal family. Couple cautioned for having sex on Queen Elizabeth II’s lawn at Windsor CastleLONDON — Queen Elizabeth II was at home at Windsor Castle, the sentries who guard her were on duty, and the large park surrounding the magnificent building was full of tourists on a Sunday afternoon. Dutch man drives car into crowd in deliberate attack on queen’s parade, kills 5APELDOORN, Netherlands — A Dutch driver careened through police barriers and plowed into a crowd of merrymakers cheering their popular queen Thursday, in a premeditated assault on the royal family that killed five bystanders and injured 12, authorities said. Dutch man drives car into crowd in deliberate attack on queen’s parade, kills 4APELDOORN, Netherlands — A Dutch driver careened through police barriers and plowed into a crowd of merrymakers cheering their popular queen Thursday, in a premeditated assault on the royal family that killed four bystanders and injured 13 others, authorities said. Car crashes into spectators at Dutch parade, apparently deliberately; 4 deadAPELDOORN, Netherlands — A speeding car raced toward an open bus carrying Dutch Queen Beatrix and her family during a holiday parade Thursday and plowed into spectators, killing four people and injuring 13 others, authorities said. Car crashes into spectators at Dutch parade, apparently deliberately; 4 deadAPELDOORN, Netherlands — A speeding car raced toward an open bus carrying Dutch Queen Beatrix and her family during a holiday parade Thursday and plowed into spectators, killing four people and injuring 13 others, authorities said. Car crashes into spectators at Dutch parade, apparently deliberately; 4 dead, 13 injuredAPELDOORN, Netherlands — Dutch authorities say four people were killed and 13 injured when a car careened, apparently deliberately, into a crowd watching Queen Beatrix and her family at a holiday parade. Saudi crown prince arrives in Morocco after undergoing surgery in the USRABAT, Morocco — Moroccan national television reports that Saudi Crown Prince Sultan has arrived in the north African kingdom after undergoing surgery in the United States. The first 100 days: The White House, America and the transformation of Michelle ObamaWASHINGTON — The 21 women nervously mingling at the White House were among the best in their fields. Romania’s former king endorses his son-in-law in nation’s next presidential electionBUCHAREST, Romania — Former King Michael of Romania took the unusual step on Thursday of endorsing his son-in-law as a candidate in the country’s next presidential election. Spanish Royal Palace says Princess Cristina and family moving to Washington, DCMADRID — Spain’s Royal Palace says Princess Cristina and her family are moving to Washington, D.C., because her husband has accepted a job there with telecommunications company Telefonica. THE INFLUENCE GAME: To create nuclear power, United Arab Emirates works Washington corridorsWASHINGTON — The United Arab Emirates is wise to the ways of Washington. |