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‘Soldier’ killed in ‘shocking’ London street attack
British police shot and wounded two men after a man thought to be a serving soldier was killed outside a London barracks.
British police shot and wounded two men after a man thought to be a serving soldier was killed outside a London barracks.
18th May, 2013
Singer George Michael gets medical treatment after car crash
British singer George Michael has received medical treatment after a car crash, says his publicist.
British singer George Michael has received medical treatment after a car crash, says his publicist.
9th May, 2013
“Stepford Wives” film director Bryan Forbes dies aged 86
Bryan Forbes, director of “The Stepford Wives” and “International Velvet”, has died aged 86, says Matthew d'Ancona.
Bryan Forbes, director of “The Stepford Wives” and “International Velvet”, has died aged 86, says Matthew d'Ancona.
8th May, 2013
‘Fast and Furious’ cast roars into London vowing to keep on racing
The cast of “Fast & Furious” sped into London for the world premiere of their sixth film that is set in the British capital.
The cast of “Fast & Furious” sped into London for the world premiere of their sixth film that is set in the British capital.
24th April, 2013
UK police ‘have collective amnesia’ over hacking claims
Th police knew that journalists at the News of the World hacked into a murdered girl's cellphone but they failed to investigate.
Th police knew that journalists at the News of the World hacked into a murdered girl's cellphone but they failed to investigate.
24th April, 2013
Michael Jackson wrongful death trial set to get underway Monday
The civil trial over the death of Michael Jackson is set to get formally underway next week after jury selection was completed.
The civil trial over the death of Michael Jackson is set to get formally underway next week after jury selection was completed.
20th April, 2013
Gene data show China bird flu mutated ”under the radar”
The new strain of bird flu in China has been circulating widely “under the radar,” has acquired significant genetic diversity.
The new strain of bird flu in China has been circulating widely “under the radar,” has acquired significant genetic diversity.
18th April, 2013
Four men in UK jailed for discussing acts of terrorism
The four men, described as dangerous, had admitted to a charge of preparing for acts of terrorism in 2011 and 2012.
The four men, described as dangerous, had admitted to a charge of preparing for acts of terrorism in 2011 and 2012.
18th April, 2013
Late war reporter Marie Colvin listed for top UK writing prize
Veteran American war correspondent Marie Colvin who was killed in Syria last year is nominated for the Orwell Prize.
Veteran American war correspondent Marie Colvin who was killed in Syria last year is nominated for the Orwell Prize.
17th April, 2013
Stars Wars actor Richard LeParmentier dies at 66
Actor Richard LeParmentier, best known as the commander in “Star Wars”, has died aged 66.
Actor Richard LeParmentier, best known as the commander in “Star Wars”, has died aged 66.
17th April, 2013
UK film studio Pinewood Shepperton ventures into China
British film studio Pinewood Shepperton has signed a joint venture deal with a Chinese media entrepreneur.
British film studio Pinewood Shepperton has signed a joint venture deal with a Chinese media entrepreneur.
17th April, 2013
London Marathon organisers call for show of solidarity
London Marathon organisers have urged people to come out and support the race in the wake of the fatal bombings at the Boston Marathon.
London Marathon organisers have urged people to come out and support the race in the wake of the fatal bombings at the Boston Marathon.
16th April, 2013
17 killed in Ghana mine collapse: official
Sixteen bodies were found dead at the scene, while six others were rushed to the hospital for treatment and one later died putting the toll at 17.
Sixteen bodies were found dead at the scene, while six others were rushed to the hospital for treatment and one later died putting the toll at 17.
16th April, 2013
Mantel, Atkinson, Smith on Women’s Prize shortlist
Meanwhile, other contenders include American writers A.M. Homes, Barbara Kingsolver and Maria Semple.
Meanwhile, other contenders include American writers A.M. Homes, Barbara Kingsolver and Maria Semple.
12th April, 2013
OFT investigates “free” web games for children
The investigation by the OFT will look at the many games that are free to sign up to but incur charges afterwards.
The investigation by the OFT will look at the many games that are free to sign up to but incur charges afterwards.
11th April, 2013
Syria regime ‘wilfully’ killing civilians from air: HRW
The Damascus regime has “willfully” killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, says HRW.
The Damascus regime has “willfully” killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, says HRW.
10th April, 2013
Test-tube baby pioneer Robert Edwards dies aged 87
Edwards spent his career making the dream of having a baby come true for millions of people worldwide, running into conflict with the Catholic Church and fellow scientists on his way.
Edwards spent his career making the dream of having a baby come true for millions of people worldwide, running into conflict with the Catholic Church and fellow scientists on his way.
5th April, 2013
British music retailer HMV rescued by US-based Hilco
Troubled British music retailer HMV has been rescued by US restructuring fund Hilco.
Troubled British music retailer HMV has been rescued by US restructuring fund Hilco.
5th April, 2013
Queen honoured with Bafta, and Bond accolade
Kenneth Branagh presented Queen Elizabeth II with an honorary Bafta in recognition of her support of British film and television.
Kenneth Branagh presented Queen Elizabeth II with an honorary Bafta in recognition of her support of British film and television.
4th April, 2013
Rolling Stones roll out North America, Hyde Park tour dates
The Rolling Stones announced a highly anticipated nine-city North American tour ahead of their first gig in London's Hyde Park in more than four decades.
The Rolling Stones announced a highly anticipated nine-city North American tour ahead of their first gig in London's Hyde Park in more than four decades.
