2009年7月11日星期六

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

British prime minister defends Afghan mission (AP)

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 02:34 PM PDT

Soldiers from The Princess of Wales's Regiment march through Worthing, England, to mark their return from Afghanistan and Iraq, Saturday July 11, 2009. Foreign Secretary David Miliband defended Britain's role in Afghanistan on Saturday after fighting claimed eight soldiers' lives in 24 hours. (AP Photo/Steve Parsons, PA)AP - The deaths of eight British soldiers in Afghanistan within 24 hours triggered a debate in Britain on Saturday that could undercut public support for the war just as the U.S. is ramping up its own participation in the conflict.

British Airways sends team to check evacuated 747 (AP)

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 02:01 PM PDT

AP - British Airways is flying a team of engineers from London to Phoenix to inspect a Boeing 747 that filled with smoke before takeoff, forcing hundreds of passengers to escape on the plane's emergency slides.

Japanese royals tour British Columbia (AFP)

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 12:13 PM PDT

Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko of Japan listen to the national anthems of Canada and Japan during a visit to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto on July 9, 2009.(AFP/File/Geoff Robins)AFP - Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko were Saturday touring Canada's vast western province of British Columbia after receiving a warm welcome from Japanese-Canadian residents.

Sadr supporters stymie vote on British pact (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 06:12 AM PDT

British soldiers prepare to go out on a mission in Basra, 420 km (260 miles) southeast of Baghdad January 27, 2009. REUTERS/Atef HassanReuters - Lawmakers loyal to Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr held up a vote on Saturday to approve a deal allowing British troops to remain in Iraq longer than previously agreed to help the local navy protect oil platforms.

Big Ben celebrates 150 years of bongs (AP)

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 06:08 AM PDT

An illumination of part of a message reading 'Happy Birthday Big Ben, 150 years, 1859-2009' is seen projected on the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster in London to celebrate Big Ben's 150th anniversary, Saturday, July 11, 2009. The booming bell first pealed on July 11, 1859, a few weeks after the clock in the famous tower above the Houses of Parliament began keeping time. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)AP - Britain's Big Ben is marking its 150th birthday with a celebration in London on Saturday.

London stocks end week lower (AFP)

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 03:11 AM PDT

Stocks in London ended the week lower as investor confidence was shaken by an IEA report which predicted little recovery this year from the financial crisis.(AFP/File/Ben Stansall)AFP - Stocks in London ended the week lower on Friday as investor confidence was shaken by an IEA report which predicted little recovery this year from the financial crisis.

London's Big Ben clocks up 150 years (AFP)

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 03:09 AM PDT

The clockface of Saint Stephen's Tower containing the bell known as AFP - London's Big Ben celebrates the 150th anniversary of its first chiming on Saturday.

Centrica makes £1.3 bln bid for Venture (AFP)

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 03:08 AM PDT

A gas burner. Energy firm Centrica has tabled a £1.3 billion (1.5 billion euro, $2.1 billion) bid for North Sea gas company Venture Production.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - Energy firm Centrica said it had tabled a 1.3 billion pound bid for North Sea gas company Venture Production.

I might never live down porn mistake: Jacqui Smith (AFP)

Posted: 10 Jul 2009 10:36 PM PDT

Jacqui Smith, who quit as home secretary last month amid a scandal over MPs' expenses, said in an interview she might never live down having claimed for porn(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - Jacqui Smith, who quit as home secretary last month amid a scandal over MPs' expenses, said in an interview she might never live down having claimed for porn.

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