2009年8月19日星期三

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

Two arrested over biggest gem robbery: police (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 04:26 PM PDT

A security guard stands outside the Graff jewellery showroom on New Bond Street in central London, on August 12, 2009. London police have arrested two men in connection with what is thought to be the country's biggest jewellery heist, a spokesman said late Wednesday.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - London police have arrested two men in connection with what is thought to be the country's biggest jewellery heist, a spokesman said late Wednesday.

Decision in Lockerbie case Thursday (AP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 02:46 PM PDT

FILE - This is an undated file photo, issued by the Crown Office, of Abdel Baset al-l Megrahi, the Libyan man found guilty of the Lockerbie bombing, A Scottish court is expected on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2009 to decide whether the Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing can drop his appeal. The step could lead to his rapid release or a transfer back to a prison in his homeland. Scotland's government must decide whether to release al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds, transfer him to a Libyan prison, or keep him in prison in Scotland. (AP Photo/Crown Copyright) (AP Photo/ Crown Office, File )AP - A decision has been reached in the case of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and will be announced Thursday, the Scottish government said. British news networks reported that he would be released on compassionate grounds.

Scotland to announce fate of Lockerbie bomber (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 02:39 PM PDT

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi (C) is escorted by security officers in Tripoli, 1992. Scotland's justice minister has reached a decision on the fate of Megrahi and will announce it on Thursday, a spokesman said.(AFP/File/Manoocher Deghati)AFP - Scotland's justice minister has reached a decision on the fate of the ailing Lockerbie bomber and will announce it Thursday in the face of intense US pressure not to free him, officials said.

Community service for British tourists in Brazil fraud (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:56 PM PDT

British tourists Shanti Simone Andrews(R) and Rebecca Claire Turner, seen here on August 5, 2009, and who were found guilty of attempted fraud for falsely declaring a robbery were given a community service sentence by a Rio de Janeiro judge on Wednesday.(AFP/File/Vanderlei Almeida)AFP - Two young British tourists found guilty of attempted fraud for falsely declaring a robbery were given a community service sentence by a Rio de Janeiro judge on Wednesday.

Lockerbie bomber decision to be announced Thursday: spokesman (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 11:50 AM PDT

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi (C) is escorted by security officers in Tripoli, 1992. Scotland's justice minister has reached a decision on the fate of Megrahi and will announce it on Thursday, a spokesman said.(AFP/File/Manoocher Deghati)AFP - Scotland's justice minister has reached a decision on the fate of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi and will announce it on Thursday, a spokesman said.

Scots say to rule on Lockerbie bomber on Thursday (Reuters)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 11:50 AM PDT

A protestor holds a placard during a hearing to withdraw the appeal of Abdel Basset al-Megrahi at Edinburgh's High Court, Edinburgh, Scotland August 18, 2009. REUTERS/David MoirReuters - The Scottish government will announce on Thursday whether it will release a Libyan convicted of the 1988 bombing of an airliner over Lockerbie that killed 270 people, the regional administration said on Wednesday.

BAT appoints new chairman (AP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 10:22 AM PDT

AP - British American Tobacco PLC said Wednesday that Richard Burrows, a former governor of the Bank of Ireland, will become the company's new chairman later this year.

Heathrow hires writer to tell travelers' tales (AP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 07:52 AM PDT

AP - Heathrow Airport has hired a writer-in-residence to chronicle the modern travel experience in hopes of showing frazzled passengers there's more to flying than long lines and waiting.

Lloyds to review C&G branch closures (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 07:39 AM PDT

State-controlled Lloyds Banking Group said it will review plans to axe its Cheltenham & Gloucester retail branches.(AFP/File/Ben Stansall)AFP - State-controlled Lloyds Banking Group said on Wednesday it will review plans to axe its Cheltenham & Gloucester retail branches.

Heathrow airport hires writer-in-residence (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 03:54 AM PDT

Passengers stand in line to check in at London Heathrow Terminal 5, 2008. London's Heathrow airport has appointed a writer-in-residence to muse on the world of flight delays, passport controls and duty-free shops.(AFP/File/Edmond Terakopian)AFP - London's Heathrow airport has appointed a writer-in-residence to muse on the world of flight delays, passport controls and duty-free shops, officials said on Wednesday.

Greyhound buses take to British roads (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 03:32 AM PDT

Chief Executive of FirstGroup Moir Lockhead unveils one of the new Greyhound buses at the launch of the service near Tower Bridge in central London. The Greyhound bus, the iconic symbol of long distance travel in the United States immortalised in songs and films, launched services in Britain.(AFP/Leon Neal)AFP - The Greyhound bus, the iconic symbol of long distance travel in the United States immortalised in songs and films, launched services in Britain on Wednesday.

Report on toddler's death to be released (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 01:53 AM PDT

Two independent reports into the death of toddler Brandon Muir are set to be published.(AFP/File/Odd Andersen)AFP - Two independent reports into the death of toddler Brandon Muir are set to be published on Wednesday.

British American Tobacco picks new chairman (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 01:45 AM PDT

A packet of Dunhill cigarettes made by British American Tobacco. British American Tobacco, maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes, said Wednesday it had appointed Richard Burrows, who formerly led Bank of Ireland Group, as its new chairman.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - British American Tobacco, the world's second biggest cigarette maker, said Wednesday it had appointed Richard Burrows, who resigned as head of ailing Bank of Ireland Group, as its new chairman.

MPs urge review of Sri Lanka arms exports (AFP)

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:21 AM PDT

Sri Lankan army commandos march in Colombo, 2007. MPs said that the government should review all arms export licences to Sri Lanka in the wake of the recently-ended war with Tamil Tiger rebels.(AFP/File/Lakruwan Wanniarachchi)AFP - The government should review all arms export licences to Sri Lanka in the wake of the recently-ended war with Tamil Tiger rebels, MPs said on Wednesday.

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