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Convicted Lockerbie bomber buried in Libya
The only man convicted for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing was buried Monday with little fanfare near the Libyan capital with just under 100 family members ...
UK politician: Blair, Brown too close to Murdoch
One of the British Labour Party's most seasoned operatives said his party's leadership may have gotten too close to media tycoon Rupert Murdoch.
Stability key to Chelsea's future after Euro title
Now Chelsea's elusive wait for a first Champions League title is over, the club needs something Roman Abramovich's wealth can't guarantee: stability.
Gibb matriarch loses third son with Robin's death
Her sons were blessed with musical gifts that brought riches and fame. On Monday Barbara Gibb was living a parent's ultimate nightmare — preparing, ...
Policeman's widow: Punishment for IRA killers weak
The widow of a Northern Ireland policeman killed by Irish Republican Army die-hards condemned the length of prison sentences imposed Monday on his ...
England beats West Indies in 1st test by 5 wickets
A stand of 132 between Alastair Cook and Ian Bell steered England to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the first test at Lord's on Monday.
Audit: British police hold some 500 body parts
An audit shows that U.K. police are holding on to nearly 500 body parts they no longer need to keep for criminal justice reasons. The Association of ...
Barclays to sell $6.1BN stake in BlackRock
Britain's Barclays Bank PLC said Monday it intends to dispose of its entire 19.6 percent stake in the U.S. asset management company BlackRock Inc.
Olympic torch goes out briefly, quickly rekindled
The Olympic torch was briefly snuffed out Monday during the relay leading up to the London 2012 Games. The torch was attached to the side of ...
Late Bee Gee Robin Gibb hailed in native Britain
One day after he succumbed to cancer, Bee Gee Robin Gibb was hailed in his native Britain Monday as a master musician whose interests went far beyond ...
UK culture minister faces probe on disclosure
The British Parliament's commissioner for standards has opened an investigation into Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who has faced calls for his ...
English town made infamous by Ali G changes name
The town made infamous by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character has changed its name. The sleepy London commuter settlement of Staines has ...
Bee Gees' Robin Gibb dies after long cancer battle
With his carefully tended hair, tight trousers and perfect harmonies, Robin Gibb, along with his brothers Maurice and Barry, defined the disco era.
Total to put staff back on North Sea platform
The French oil company Total says it is preparing to put staff back on a North Sea platform after confirming that a gas leak has been stopped. All 238 ...
Families of Lockerbie victims still seek answers
The death of the only man convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has left some victims' relatives relieved and others raising questions about his ...
Coldplay to close London Paralympic Games
Rock band Coldplay will be the headline act at the closing ceremony for the London Paralympic Games on Sept. 9. Organizers made the announcement as ...