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Auction claims it's selling vial with Reagan blood
A Channel Islands auction house says it's selling a vial that allegedly contains blood residue from Ronald Reagan — a move denounced Tuesday by the ...
London police investigate corruption allegations
London's Metropolitan Police say they are investigating allegations that police officers accepted illegal payments from a private investigation agency ...
'What to Expect..' stars in London for UK premiere
The stars of the romantic comedy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" had plenty of praise for each other — and a warning about making out on the ...
UK virtual orchestra puts you in conductor's stand
A London museum is putting the conductor's baton in visitors' hands, allowing guests to direct a virtual orchestra using three-dimensional motion ...
UK hacker hits Justin Bieber's girlfriend account
Britain's judiciary says that a 21-year-old sentenced last week for hacking into a U.S.-based Facebook account accessed the page belonging to teen ...
Loach in Cannes with spirited 'The Angels' Share'
Paul Brannigan, the untrained actor who stars in Ken Loach's latest movie, has gone from being unemployed in a rough Glasgow neighborhood to nude ...
UK may allow IVF for older women, same-sex couples
A powerful health advisory agency says Britain should extend free fertility treatments to women up to age 42 as well as same-sex couples, ...
Organizers: Don't mess with the Olympic brand
One day, the small espresso shop near the site of the London Games was the "Olympic" cafe. The next day, it was the "Lympic." So where did the "O'' ...
Agent: 'OMG' diet book subject of 7-figure deal
The author of a self-published diet book that advocates skipping breakfast and taking cold baths has agreed to lucrative deals with British and U.S.
IMF calls on UK to do more to boost economy
The International Monetary Fund has issued a tough assessment of U.K. economic policy, urging the coalition government and Bank of England to do more ...
UK's Royal Navy has first woman at command of ship
The first woman to command a major Royal Navy warship is taking up her post. Britain's Ministry of Defense says Commander Sarah West will take control ...
UK inflation falls sharply to 3 percent in April
Official data shows that consumer price inflation in Britain fell to 3 percent in April, a bigger drop than expected and the lowest since February ...
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, ...
12,500 police at Olympics as UK learns from riots
British police will deploy around 12,500 officers to protect the Olympic Games after facing strong criticism for their lack of manpower and slow ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Oil rises to near $92 ahead of Iran nuclear talks
Oil edged up closer to $92 a barrel Monday ahead of another round of talks over Iran's nuclear program. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil ...
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.