2010年3月31日星期三

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

Study suggests toads can detect coming earthquakes (AP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 05:25 PM PDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2009 file photo, a toad is illuminated in blue light before being safely escorted across the road during its spring breeding migration in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia. British researchers said Wednesday that they observed a mass exodus of toads from a breeding site in Italy five days before a major tremor struck, suggesting the amphibians may be able to sense environmental changes, imperceptible to humans, that foretell a coming quake. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)AP - When it comes to predicting earthquakes, toads — warts and all — may be an asset.

British Columbia OKs 4 more clean power projects (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 03:10 PM PDT

Reuters - British Columbia gave the green light to four private-sector clean energy projects on Wednesday with a generating capacity to supply nearly 40,000 homes.

UK open to two climate treaties: minister (AFP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 11:58 AM PDT

Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband, seen here in 2009, said Wednesday his government would accept two global treaties on cutting carbon emissions if no agreement could be reached on one.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband said Wednesday his government would accept two global treaties on cutting carbon emissions if no agreement could be reached on one.

UK's Cameron: US disappointing over Falklands (AP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 11:55 AM PDT

AP - Britain's opposition chief — and possible next leader — said Wednesday the failure of the United States to back London in a dispute with Argentina was disappointing, as he promised a more candid relationship with Washington if he wins office.

Kapoor tower to dominate London stadium (AFP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 10:45 AM PDT

Indian-born artist Anish Kapoor looks at a scale model of his design during the launch of the AFP - A twisting red steel tower by Indian-born artist Anish Kapoor will keep watch over London's 2012 Olympic Stadium, it was announced on Wednesday.

UK hung parliament risk up (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 09:47 AM PDT

Britain's Conservative Party leader, David Cameron, listens to questions during an interview on BBC television, in Stourbridge, central England March 28, 2010. REUTERS/Jeff Overs/BBC/HandoutReuters - An outright win for Britain's opposition Conservatives would suit financial markets best in an upcoming election, but economists polled by Reuters ranked the party's likely choice for finance minister poorly against peers.

Russian exile wins green light to sue Abramovich (AFP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 09:46 AM PDT

Exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, seen here on March 10, won the go-ahead Wednesday to sue Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich over a two billion poundbusiness wrangle.(AFP/File/Carl Court)AFP - Exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky won the go-ahead Wednesday to sue Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich over a two billion poundbusiness wrangle.

Catholic bishops intervene in British election (AP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 09:20 AM PDT

AP - Senior Catholic bishops are urging British worshippers to carefully consider candidates' policies toward marriage and abortion when they vote in the looming national election — a move likely to benefit the opposition Conservatives.

Granny fined $1,500 for selling goldfish to child (AFP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 08:42 AM PDT

An Oranda Redcap goldfish. A British grandmother was heavily fined and electronically tagged for selling a goldfish to a child, triggering criticism of over-zealous use of animal protection laws.(AFP/File/Deshakalyan Chowdhury)AFP - A British grandmother was heavily fined and electronically tagged for selling a goldfish to a child, triggering criticism Wednesday of over-zealous use of animal protection laws.

London cycle hire scheme to go live in July (AFP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 08:11 AM PDT

London will catch up with cities including Shanghai, Paris and Washington in July when it introduces its first easy-access bicycle hire scheme, the mayor has said.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - London will catch up with cities including Shanghai, Paris and Washington in July when it introduces its first easy-access bicycle hire scheme, the mayor announced on Wednesday.

Lady Gaga back atop UK album charts midweek (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 08:06 AM PDT

Lady Gaga accepts the award for best international breakthrough act at the 30th Brit Awards ceremony at Earl's Court in London, February 16, 2010. REUTERS/Suzanne PlunkettReuters - U.S. glam pop star Lady Gaga is in pole position to return to the top of the UK album charts, with midweek sales of "The Fame" putting her ahead of last weekend's No. 1, Boyzone's "Brother."

Rio Tinto mulls offer for Alcan Beauty business (AP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 08:03 AM PDT

AP - Steel company Rio Tinto PLC said Wednesday it has received an offer from Sun European Partners LLP to acquire its Alcan Beauty Packaging business.

Britain mulls plans for possible hung Parliament (AP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 07:58 AM PDT

Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown delivers a speech on immigration in London, Wednesday March 31, 2010. In his major speech, Brown warned political parties against 'scaremongering' about immigration in the general election campaign, acknowledging that it was 'legitimate' for voters to express anxiety about the numbers of incomers and their impact on their public services and lifestyles, and said politicians must address these concerns.(AP Photo/Peter Macdiarmid-pa) **UNITED KINGDOM OUT: NO SALES: NO ARCHIVE:**AP - Britain's political class is making feverish plans for a possibly murky result from the upcoming general election.

Teen killed as heavy snow hits Scotland, N.Ireland (AFP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 05:10 AM PDT

A sheep and her spring lamb are pictured in a field covered with fresh snow in Stirlingshire, Scotland. A 17-year-old girl was killed when a school coach skidded off a bridge as high winds and heavy snows hit Scotland and Northern Ireland.(AFP/Derek Blair)AFP - A 17-year-old girl was killed on Wednesday when a school coach skidded off a bridge as high winds and heavy snow hit Scotland and Northern Ireland.

GSK receives EU approval for prostate drug (AP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 04:07 AM PDT

AP - Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Wednesday it has received European approval for Duodart, a two-in-one drug for the treatment of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

Storms batter Scotland, Northern Ireland (AP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 04:04 AM PDT

AP - Several days after the start of spring, Scotland and Northern Ireland were battered by snow, gale force winds and torrential rain on Wednesday, leaving thousands of people without power and causing havoc on roads.

Sky ordered to share sports channels at cut price (AP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 03:53 AM PDT

AP - British Sky Broadcasting PLC was ordered Wednesday to make its premium sports channels available to rival broadcasters at reduced wholesale prices, foreshadowing a major shakeup of the sector.

British BG gas group announces gas deal in Japan (AFP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 03:21 AM PDT

British gas firm BG Group announced that it had tied up a contract to sell liquefied natural gas to Tokyo Gas, just a week after doing a similar deal with Chinese state company CNOOC.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - British gas firm BG Group announced on Wednesday that it had tied up a contract to sell liquefied natural gas to Tokyo Gas, just a week after doing a similar deal with Chinese state company CNOOC.

BSkyB ordered to cut sports channel prices (AFP)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 02:56 AM PDT

Ofcom has ordered pay-TV giant BSkyB to cut the price it charges other media companies to air its two main sports channels.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - Ofcom on Wednesday ordered pay-TV giant BSkyB to cut the price it charges other media companies to air its two main sports channels.

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