2009年3月16日星期一

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

US vows not to let 'criminals' subvert N. Ireland (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 03:47 PM PDT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton (R) speaks as Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin (L) listens during a news conference at the State Department in Washington, DC. Clinton said that the United States stood behind Northern Ireland in refusing to AFP - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday that the United States stood behind Northern Ireland in refusing to "let criminals destroy the gains" of the peace process.

Poll: 60pct in UK unconvinced about Afghan mission (AP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 02:40 PM PDT

AP - Most Britons don't buy their government's argument for keeping a military presence in Afghanistan, a poll published Monday shows.

N. Ireland dissidents warn of 'consequences' (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 01:46 PM PDT

A local girl walks past anti-British graffiti on a wall in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The political party most closely linked to paramilitaries who claimed the murder of a policeman in Northern Ireland warned Monday of the AFP - The political party most closely linked to paramilitaries who claimed the murder of a policeman in Northern Ireland warned Monday of the "consequences" of Britain's involvement in the province.

Cheap booze? British tradition under threat (AP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 01:28 PM PDT

A man walks by a bar advertising their special offer in central London, Monday, March 16, 2009. England's Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson in his 2008 Annual Report 'On the State of Public Health', launched Monday, made recommendations to the Government to tackle alcohol harm, and particularly the collateral damage to society, family members, the National Health Services and the economy. He also calls for a minimum pricing of 50 pence per unit of alcohol to be introduced to reduce the consumption of alcohol and its associated harms. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)AP - Two-for-one specials. Alcopops to make booze tasty to teens. Supermarket prices that reward buying in bulk. And pubs on every street corner, making it easy to start your day with a liquid lunch.

Calzaghe wins court battle against former manager (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 11:02 AM PDT

Undefeated world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe, seen here in February 2009, won his latest battle on Monday, a victory in London's High Court against his former manager and promoter Frank Warren, over unpaid fees.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - Undefeated world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe won his latest battle on Monday, a victory in London's High Court against his former manager and promoter Frank Warren, over unpaid fees.

WWI survivor honoured by France (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 10:32 AM PDT

World War One veteran Henry Allingham looks at his medal after receiving France's Legion d'Honneur award from French ambassador Maurice Gourdault-Montagne in London. Allingham, Britain's oldest surviving World War I veteran was awarded one of France's highest honours in recognition of his services to promoting peace.(AFP/Leon Neal)AFP - Britain's oldest surviving World War I veteran was awarded one of France's highest honours on Monday in recognition of his services to promoting peace.

Prince Charles heads to Galapagos Islands (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 10:13 AM PDT

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall, arrive at Seymour airport in Baltra island, in the Gapalagos archipelago on March 15. Charles is to head to the Galapagos Islands on the final leg of a 10-day South American tour highlighting his commitment to battling climate change.(AFP/Rodrigo Buendia)AFP - Prince Charles was to head Monday to the Galapagos Islands on the final leg of a 10-day South American tour highlighting his commitment to battling climate change.

Barclays has strong start to '09, may sell iShares (AP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:44 AM PDT

AP - Barclays PLC said Monday it has had a good start to 2009 and confirmed it has been in talks with several parties about selling iShares, its San Francisco-based asset management unit.

UK diplomat involved in Falklands War effort dies (AP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 07:21 AM PDT

Sir Nicholas Henderson, a former British ambassador to the US, who help build support for Britain's war effort in the Falkland Islands, seen in this 1985 file photo, died in his sleep in London, early Monday March 16, 2009. He was 89. Henderson, who also served as ambassador to Poland, Spain, Germany and France, played an instrumental role in building support in the U.S. for Britain's decision to invade the Falklands Islands - known in Spanish as Las Malvinas - after they were seized by Argentina in 1982.(AP Photo/Joe Schaber, file)AP - Sir Nicholas Henderson, a former British ambassador to the U.S. who helped build support for Britain's war effort in the Falkland Islands, died in his sleep Monday morning in London, his family said. He was 89.

Tarrant arrested after domesic incident (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 04:35 AM PDT

Chris Tarrant poses upon arriving at the 59th edition of the International Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, Southern France, 2006. AFP - "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" presenter Chris Tarrant was arrested following a domestic incident at his home, police confirmed on Monday.

Brown backs Barroso for second term (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 04:21 AM PDT

EU Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso, seen here in January 2009. Prime Minister Gordon Brown voiced support for Barroso to serve a second term as president of the European Commission.(AFP/File/Fabrice Coffrini)AFP - Prime Minister Gordon Brown voiced support Monday for Jose Manuel Barroso to serve a second term as president of the European Commission.

Poll: Iraqis feel upbeat about future (AP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 04:08 AM PDT

AP - Iraqis are more upbeat about their future and less concerned about violence and insecurity, according to a poll released Monday.

Barclays considers toxic asset scheme (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 03:54 AM PDT

A branch of Barclays Bank in north London, pictured in 2006. Barclays bank said Monday it was in talks over the sale of its asset management business iShares and was negotiating with the British government on a plan to provide guarantees for risky assets.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - Barclays bank said Monday it was in talks over the sale of its asset management business iShares and was negotiating with the British government on a plan to provide guarantees for risky assets.

Govt poised to reject minimum alcohol prices (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 03:42 AM PDT

A man smokes and drinks at a bar. The government is set to reject a proposal from its top medical adviser for minimum prices to be imposed on alcohol in an effort to tackle binge-drinking and alcohol-related ilnesses.(AFP/File/Philippe Huguen)AFP - The government is set to reject a proposal from its top medical adviser for minimum prices to be imposed on alcohol in an effort to tackle binge-drinking and alcohol-related ilnesses.

Nine questioned over N. Ireland killings (AFP)

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 01:22 AM PDT

Masked youths prepare to throw molotov cocktails as they block the railway line near the house of former Irish Republican Army man Colin Duffy in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. Nine people were being quizzed Monday about the murder of two soldiers and a policeman in Northern Ireland, as the police chief compared dissident groups behind the attacks to a AFP - Nine people continue to be quizzed Monday about the murder of two soldiers and a policeman in Northern Ireland, as the police chief compared dissident groups behind the attacks to a "cornered animal".

Australia delays call on Chinalco, Rio Tinto deal (AFP)

Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:37 PM PDT

File photo shows a worker inspecting iron ore stockpiles at a Rio Tinto outback location in Marandoo. Australia's government has delayed making a decision on whether to approve a 19.5 billion US dollar investment by China's Chinalco in mining giant Rio Tinto, the Treasury said Monday.(AFP/Rio Tinto/Ho/File)AFP - Australia's government has delayed making a decision on whether to approve a 19.5 billion US dollar investment by China's Chinalco in mining giant Rio Tinto, the Treasury said Monday.

Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Mar 2009 08:53 PM PDT

Reuters - Two British soldiers were killed while on patrol in the southern Helmand Province of Afghanistan on Sunday, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

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