2009年2月17日星期二

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

British soldier killed in Afghanistan (AFP)

Posted: 17 Feb 2009 01:06 AM CST

British soldiers in Helmand province in August 2008. A British soldier has been killed in action in Afghanistan's opium-growing south and two insurgents arrested for a blast that killed two US troopers a week ago, military forces said Tuesday.(AFP/File/Shah Marai)AFP - A British soldier has been killed in action in Afghanistan's opium-growing south and two insurgents arrested for a blast that killed two US troopers a week ago, military forces said Tuesday.

British, French nuclear subs collide in Atlantic (AP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:35 PM CST

In this Oct. 25, 1992 file photo, sailors are seen aboard the HMS Vanguard, in Holy Loch, Scotland. Nuclear-armed submarines from Britain and France collided deep under the Atlantic Ocean earlier this month, causing damage to both vessels but releasing no radioactivity, a British official said Monday, Feb. 16, 2009. The HMS Vanguard, Britain's first Trident class nuclear-armed submarine, and the French Le Triomphant submarine, which was also carrying nuclear missiles, both suffered minor damage. (AP Photo/PA, Chris Bacon, File)AP - Nuclear submarines from Britain and France collided deep in the Atlantic Ocean this month, authorities said Monday in the first acknowledgment of a highly unusual accident that one expert called the gravest in nearly a decade.

Blair wins million-dollar world leadership prize (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:00 PM CST

Former British premier Tony Blair, pictured in January 2009, now peace envoy for the Middle East, on Monday won a prestigious million-dollar prize for his leadership on the world stage, the Israel-based Dan David Foundation said.(AFP/File/Pierre Verdy)AFP - Former British premier Tony Blair, now peace envoy for the Middle East, on Monday won a prestigious million-dollar prize for his leadership on the world stage, the Israel-based Dan David Foundation said.

Think twice before snapping pix of British bobbies (AP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:52 PM CST

Photographers take pictures outside British police headquarters to protest against new anti-terror legislation that they claim could hamper journalists from taking pictures at public demonstrations, in central London, Monday, Feb. 16, 2009. Photographers say part of the new counterterrorism measure will give police the right to stop anyone taking pictures of police officers or the armed services. The measure takes effect Monday. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)AP - Tourists better think twice now before snapping pictures of the iconic British bobby.

S.African Airways crew arrested after Heathrow drugs find: official (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 03:43 PM CST

Three South African Airways (SAA) jumbo jets. Customs officials arrested the crew of a South African Airways plane at London Heathrow airport Monday after seizing 250,000 pounds worth of cocaine on a flight from Johannesburg, a spokesman said.(AFP/File)AFP - Customs officials arrested the crew of a South African Airways plane at London Heathrow airport Monday after seizing 250,000 pounds worth of cocaine on a flight from Johannesburg, a spokesman said.

Rail chiefs put up `no kissing' sign (AP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 03:02 PM CST

This No Kissing sign was unveiled at Warrington Bank Quay railway station in Warrington, England, Monday Feb. 16, 2009, in a bid to cut delays. The sign has been placed at the drop off point, because departing passengers and drivers block access to the station with their vehicles while saying goodbye to each other. Virgin Rail, which runs the station, says if passengers want to share an embrace before they part company, their loved ones should pay to park their cars nearby.(AP Photo/Peter Byrne/-pa)AP - Stop smooching.

Great Train Robber Biggs taken back to prison: son (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 02:50 PM CST

Ronnie Biggs, pictured in 1994, one of the most notorious criminals who took part in the 1963 'Great Train Robbery', has returned to jail after having been hospitalised with pneumonia, his son told AFP Monday.(AFP/File)AFP - Ronnie Biggs, one of the most notorious criminals who took part in the 1963 'Great Train Robbery', has returned to jail after having been hospitalised with pneumonia, his son told AFP Monday.

Details on the subs that collided in Atlantic (AP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 02:26 PM CST

AP - A look at the British and French submarines which collided in the Atlantic earlier this month.

DNA test pending in case of 13-year-old father (AP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 01:13 PM CST

AP - A DNA test will be performed to determine if a 13-year-old boy fathered a baby with his 15-year-old girlfriend, his spokesman said Monday.

Dental phobia: doctors blamed after 8-year-old's death (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 09:44 AM CST

A dentist works on the teeth of a patient. Doctors' failure to organise adequate post-hospital care for an eight-year-old girl with an extreme phobia of dentists led her to starve herself to death, an inquest in Cornwall heard.(AFP/File/MIGUEL ALVAREZ)AFP - Doctors' failure to organise adequate post-hospital care for an eight-year-old girl with an extreme phobia of dentists led her to starve herself to death, an inquest in Cornwall heard on Monday.

Portuguese trucker jailed over family death smash (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 09:17 AM CST

Portugese truck driver Paulo Jorge Nogueira da Silva (left) arrives at Chester Crown Court in northwest England on February 9. Da Silva has been jailed for three years after being convicted of causing the death of a family of six when his 40-tonne truck ploughed into the back of their car.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)AFP - A Portuguese lorry driver was jailed for three years Monday after being convicted of causing the death of a family of six when his 40-tonne truck ploughed into the back of their car.

London fire landmark reopens after facelift (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 08:58 AM CST

The Monument to the Great Fire of London re-opens to the public in central London. The Monument, a 61-metre tall column designed by Sir Christopher Wren to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London, has reopened after an 18-month restoration project.(AFP/Shaun Curry)AFP - The Monument, a 61-metre tall column designed by Sir Christopher Wren to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London, reopened Monday after an 18-month restoration project.

KFC to cook up 9,000 jobs (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:47 AM CST

A man talks on his phone above the advertising hoarding of American fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken. Kentucky Fried Chicken said on Monday it would create 9,000 jobs across Britain and Ireland by 2014, a boost for two nations deep in recession.(AFP/File/Liu Jin)AFP - US fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken said on Monday it would create 9,000 jobs across Britain and Ireland by 2014, a boost for two nations deep in recession.

BMW axes 850 Mini jobs in Britain (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:01 AM CST

A BMW car pictured at the BMW factory in the eastern German city of Leipzig, May 2008. BMW said on Monday that it would shed 850 workers in England who help to make the Mini as the economic crisis hits demand for the iconic car, celebrating its 50th birthday in 2009.(AFP/DDP/File/Sebastian Willnow)AFP - German automaker BMW said on Monday that it would shed 850 workers in England who help to make the Mini as the economic crisis hits demand for the iconic car, celebrating its 50th birthday in 2009.

Brown to meet Pope: spokesman (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:39 AM CST

Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithfull at the Basilica of Saint Paul in January 2009. Prime Minister Gordon Brown will meet with Pope Benedict XVI during a visit to Italy later this week, Brown's spokesman said.(AFP/File/Andreas Solaro)AFP - Prime Minister Gordon Brown will meet with Pope Benedict XVI during a visit to Italy later this week, Brown's spokesman said on Monday.

Times are tough: Britain issues anti-fraud stamps (AP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 05:47 AM CST

Undated handout released by Britain's Royal Mail Monday Feb 16 2009 of new postage stamps. The Royal Mail is reminding people that even in tough economic times they can only use stamps once. And just to be sure everyone gets that message Britain's postal service is issuing a fraud-proof stamp. The Royal Mail said Monday if you try to remove one of the new stamps from an envelope, part of it will tear off while part of it will remain behind. The new stamps also will be printed on tamper-proof paper to prevent forgeries. (AP Photo/ Royal Mail)AP - Hey, times are tough — but the Royal Mail is reminding people they still can only use stamps once.

Girl dies after sea fall (AFP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:50 AM CST

A two-year old girl who fell into the sea off the Kent coast at the weekend has died, police said.(AFP/File/Odd Andersen)AFP - A two-year old girl who fell into the sea off the Kent coast at the weekend has died, police said on Monday.

Earl forced to flee castle blaze (AP)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:49 AM CST

AP - Scottish firefighters say they battled a fire in a 13th century castle for more than five hours before bringing the blaze under control.

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