2009年5月20日星期三

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

Ex-teammate Fraser laments fall of Chris Lewis (AFP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 07:58 PM PDT

Former England cricketer Angus Fraser lamented a AFP - Former England cricketer Angus Fraser lamented a "sad day for cricket" after former fast bowler Chris Lewis was jailed for 13 years for smuggling cocaine into Britain.

Gravy train crashes for UK lawmakers (AP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 06:23 PM PDT

AP - Goodbye, gravy train. It was great while it lasted — but then the public got wise.

Far-right leader invited to royal garden party (AFP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 02:10 PM PDT

Nick Griffin of The British National Party, pictured in 2007, is to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, a spokesman for the BNP said Wednesday.(AFP/File/Jon Enoch)AFP - The leader of the far-right British National Party is to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, a spokesman for the BNP said Wednesday.

UK's Brown says snap election would bring "chaos" (Reuters)

Posted: 20 May 2009 12:08 PM PDT

Reuters - Britain's Gordon Brown dismissed political rivals' calls on Wednesday for an early election in response to public fury over lawmakers' expenses, saying reform will do more good than the "chaos" of a vote during a recession.

London Stock Exchange suffers loss as Frenchman takes reins (AFP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 12:02 PM PDT

New chief executive of the London Stock Exchange Xavier Rolet poses for the media during a photocall outside the LSE, February 2009. The London Stock Exchange posted Wednesday a net annual loss, but Rolet said Europe's largest stock market would benefit from global financial turmoil.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - The London Stock Exchange posted Wednesday a net annual loss, but new French chief executive Xavier Rolet said Europe's largest stock market would benefit from global financial turmoil.

British composer Nicholas Maw dies in Md. home (AP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 11:22 AM PDT

AP - British composer Nicholas Maw, known for his opera based on the novel "Sophie's Choice" and for a nearly 100-minute symphony, has died. He was 73.

Lords suspended in 'cash for amendments' row (AFP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 11:02 AM PDT

A view of the Houses of Parliament in London. The upper house of parliament agreed Wednesday to suspend two Lords for offering to amend laws in return for money, the first such disciplinary action in more than 350 years.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - The upper house of parliament agreed Wednesday to suspend two Lords for offering to amend laws in return for money, the first such disciplinary action in more than 350 years.

Michael Jackson postpones some London shows (AP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 11:00 AM PDT

FILE -- In this March 5, 2009 file photo, US singer Michael Jackson announces that he is set to play ten live concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, which he announced at a press conference at the London O2 Arena. The singer also stated that this would be his final performances in London. Michael Jackson's representatives announced Wednesday May 20 2009 that the elusive King of Pop will postpone several of his London comeback shows scheduled for this summer. The opening night at the 02 Arena had been set for July 8 but will be moved back to July 13, promoters said. In addition, shows scheduled for July 10, July 12 and July 14 will instead be held in March 2010. The delays are likely to fuel speculation that Jackson is suffering from health ailments that may curtail his comeback bid. (AP Photo / Joel Ryan, File)AP - Michael Jackson's representatives announced Wednesday that the elusive King of Pop will postpone several of his London comeback shows scheduled for this summer.

Ex-England bowler Lewis jailed for drug smuggling (AFP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 06:02 AM PDT

Former England cricketer Chris Lewis, seen here in 2002, was Wednesday jailed for 13 years for smuggling cocaine into Britain in his cricket bag.(AFP/File/David Callow)AFP - Former England fast bowler Chris Lewis was jailed for 13 years on Wednesday after being found guilty of smuggling cocaine into Britain in his cricket bag.

'Violence endemic" at leading jail: prison watchdog (AFP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 01:43 AM PDT

Barbed wire is pictured on top of a perimeter fence at a prison. One of the country's best known prisons is AFP - One of the country's best known prisons is "failing" with three-quarters of its inmates feeling vulnerable and unsafe, chief inspector of prisons Dame Anne Owers said on Wednesday.

Marks & Spencer celebrate 125th birthday (AFP)

Posted: 20 May 2009 01:19 AM PDT

A shopper leaves a branch of Marks & Spencer in Newcastle-under-Lyme, central England. Illustrious retailer Marks & Spencer launched a AFP - Illustrious retailer Marks & Spencer launched a "penny bazaar" Wednesday in celebration of its 125th birthday.

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