2009年8月24日星期一

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

Libya broke pledge over Lockerbie bomber: Scottish minister (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 03:33 PM PDT

A handout picture obtained from the Scottish Parliament shows Scotland's Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill during an emergency debate on his decision last week to release Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, who then flew home to a hero's welcome. Libya broke a pledge to give the Lockerbie bomber a AFP - Libya broke a pledge to give the Lockerbie bomber a "low key" reception after his release from jail last week, Scotland's justice minister said Monday, while defending the decision to free him.

Scottish minister defends Lockerbie bomber release (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 03:12 PM PDT

Reuters - Scotland's justice secretary Monday defended his decision to free the Lockerbie bomber on humanitarian grounds in the face of severe criticism from the United States government and relatives of U.S. victims.

RBS sale of China assets to StanChart in trouble: FT (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 12:04 PM PDT

A view of the London headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Plans by bailed out lender Royal Bank of Scotland to sell its Chinese assets to Standard Chartered have run into problems and look set to fail, the Financial Times reported on Monday.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - Plans by bailed out lender Royal Bank of Scotland to sell its Chinese assets to Standard Chartered have run into problems and look set to fail, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

Centrica ups stake in takeover target Venture (AP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 10:56 AM PDT

AP - British gas distributor Centrica Group PLC said Monday it has accumulated a 50.3 percent majority stake in its takeover target, North Sea drilling company Venture Production PLC.

Map reveals London Tube's hottest lines (AP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 10:39 AM PDT

Commuters travel on an underground Central Line train, in central London, Monday Aug. 24, 2009. A map of the warmest spots of London's underground has been released, revealing to commuters what they already know: It can get hot on the Tube. In one example, it says temperatures on the Central Line — a main artery that serves tourist spots such as St. Paul's Cathedral — can reach 30C (86F), the maximum temperature for transporting cattle to slaughter houses, according to the U.K.'s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)AP - A map of the warmest spots of London's subway system was released Monday, revealing what commuters already know: It can get hot on the Tube.

Prince Andrew no longer plans Libya trip: officials (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 10:37 AM PDT

Prince Andrew, seen here in 2005, is not planning to visit Libya, Buckingham Palace said Monday, three days after plans were reportedly called into question by a row over the released Lockerbie bomber.(AFP/File/Jung Yeon-Je)AFP - Prince Andrew is not planning to visit Libya, Buckingham Palace said Monday, three days after plans were reportedly called into question by a row over the released Lockerbie bomber.

Queen Elizabeth, Brown congratulate England (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 09:58 AM PDT

England captain Andrew Strauss with the Ashes urn after England's win at the Oval on August 23. Queen Elizabeth II on Monday congratulated the England cricket team on their Ashes victory over Australia, praising both sides for the performances in the five-Test series, a spokesman said.(AFP/File/Ian Kington)AFP - Queen Elizabeth II on Monday congratulated the England cricket team on their Ashes victory over Australia, praising both sides for the performances in the five-Test series, a spokesman said.

Scottish minister defends Lockerbie bomber's release (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 09:34 AM PDT

Scotland's Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill gestures during an emergency session of the Scottish Parliament over the recent release of Libyan Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, at the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh, Scotland August 24, 2009. REUTERS/David MoirReuters - Scotland's justice secretary on Monday defended his decision to free the Lockerbie bomber on humanitarian grounds in the face of severe criticism from the United States government.

Centrica tightens grip on Venture (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 07:34 AM PDT

Energy firm Centrica said that it now owns or has received acceptances for 50.3 percent of the shares of North Sea gas company Venture Production.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - Energy firm Centrica said Monday that it now owns or has received acceptances for 50.3 percent of the shares of North Sea gas company Venture Production.

Libya assured 'low key' return for Lockerbie bomber (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 07:21 AM PDT

Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill addresses a press conference in Edinburgh on August 20. MacAskill said Libya had assured Scotland that it would give a AFP - Libya had assured Scotland that it would give a "low key" reception home to the Lockerbie bomber before his release, the minister who decided to free him said Monday.

London cash machines offer Cockney slang option (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 05:12 AM PDT

A man uses an ATM in central London. Would you Adam and Eve it? Cash machines in east London are offering customers the option of using the local Cockney rhyming slang to get their hands on their sausage, so to speak.(AFP/File/JONATHAN UTZ)AFP - Would you Adam and Eve it? Cash machines in east London are offering customers the option of using the local Cockney rhyming slang to get their hands on their sausage, so to speak.

Father and son die in canoe accident (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 03:19 AM PDT

A father and son's canoe trip ended in tragedy after their boat capsized on a Scottish Loch.(AFP/Graphic)AFP - A father and son's canoe trip ended in tragedy after their boat capsized on a Scottish Loch.

Rolls-Royce wins PetroChina contracts (AFP)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 01:28 AM PDT

Rolls-Royce said it had won two contracts from PetroChina for power systems to be installed on the West to East Gas Pipeline Project stretching across China.(AFP/Pool/File/Leon Neal)AFP - Rolls-Royce on Monday said it had won two contracts from PetroChina for power systems to be installed on the West to East Gas Pipeline Project stretching across China.

Lawmakers urge probe of Lockerbie bomber's release (AFP)

Posted: 23 Aug 2009 07:37 PM PDT

In this image grab taken from a newscast on Libya's official television, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) welcomes freed Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi (R) in Tripoli, on August 21, 2009. A senior US senator on Sunday urged an independent investigation of Scotland's decision to free the bomber, expressing concern that British interest in Libyan oil may have played a role.(AFP/LIBYAN TV/File)AFP - A senior US senator urged an independent investigation of Scotland's decision to free the Lockerbie bomber, expressing concern that British interest in Libyan oil may have played a role.

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