2010年9月29日星期三

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

Al-Qaeda plot to attack European cities uncovered (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 04:01 PM PDT

An armed police officer is pictured in central London. Western intelligence agencies have uncovered an Al-Qaeda plot to launch attacks in Britain, France and Germany by Pakistan-based extremists, security sources and media reports said Wednesday.(AFP/Ben Stansall)AFP - Western intelligence agencies have uncovered an Al-Qaeda plot to launch attacks in Britain, France and Germany by Pakistan-based extremists, security sources and media reports said Wednesday.

UK's David Miliband quits after losing to brother (AP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 02:29 PM PDT

Britain's Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband and his wife Louise stand on the steps of their north London home Wednesday Sept. 29, 2010 . Miliband who lost the race to become the Labour Part's new leader to his younger brother Ed on Saturday, is widely expected to confirm his future plans later Wednesday. (AP Photo/ Stillwell/PA) ** UNITED KINGDOM OUT **AP - Britain's former foreign secretary David Miliband said Wednesday he was quitting front-line politics in the U.K. after losing to his younger brother in a battle for the leadership of the country's main opposition Labour Party.

Musharraf: Pakistan's military need political role (AP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 02:26 PM PDT

A member of the ambulance service (R) passes a police officer outside the Houses of Parliament in central London. Western intelligence agencies have uncovered an Al-Qaeda plot to launch attacks in Britain, France and Germany by extremists based in Pakistan, security sources and media reports said Wednesday.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AP - Pakistan's former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf, said Wednesday that the country's armed forces need to play a larger political role, as he discussed plans for his own bid to return to power as a civilian.

UK defense sec'y warns spending cuts too brutal (AP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 01:19 PM PDT

AP - Britain's defense secretary on Wednesday made a surprising attack his own government's plans for sweeping spending cuts, telling Prime Minister David Cameron in a leaked letter that slashing the military budget could have dire consequences.

Ex-foreign minister quits frontline politics (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 01:07 PM PDT

Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband, seen here on the doorstep of his north London home, said Wednesday he was quitting frontline politics after his younger brother Ed defeated him in the race to lead the opposition Labour party.(AFP/Carl Court)AFP - Former foreign minister David Miliband said Wednesday he was quitting frontline politics after his younger brother Ed defeated him in the race to lead the opposition Labour party.

Big names leaving top-level politics (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 11:39 AM PDT

Ex foreign secretary Jack Straw(L) and former finance minister Alistair Darling(R), seen here in 2007, said they would not run for new leader Ed Miliband's shadow Cabinet.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - David Miliband was joined by other big names Wednesday in not standing for the Labour party's top team, with former senior ministers also quitting frontline politics.

Italy coast guard hunting 2 missing US balloonists (AP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 11:25 AM PDT

AP - Coast guards are hunting for a pair of missing American balloonists last detected piloting their craft over the Adriatic Sea in rough weather, officials said Wednesday.

Summary Box: BP's new CEO creates safety unit (AP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 10:50 AM PDT

AP - WHAT HAPPENED: BP's incoming CEO fired the executive responsible for deep-water wells like the one that blew out in the Gulf of Mexico and announced a new unit to police safety practices throughout the company.

US official confirms 'credible, but not specific' Qaeda plot (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 10:23 AM PDT

US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, seen here in July 2010, on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that western intelligence agencies had uncovered an Al-Qaeda plot to launch attacks in Europe and the United States.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Alex Wong)AFP - A US official on Wednesday confirmed reports of an Al-Qaeda plot to strike targets in Western Europe and the United States, but said it was not clear when and where the attack was meant to be launched.

New BP boss launches safety crackdown after oil disaster (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 09:40 AM PDT

New BP chief executive Bob Dudley, seen here in July 2010, on Wednesday launched a major shake-up in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, creating a powerful safety division and overhauling the group's structure.(AFP/File)AFP - New BP chief executive Bob Dudley on Wednesday launched a major shake-up in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, creating a powerful safety division and overhauling the group's structure.

Bankers battle for Lehman souvenirs at auction (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 08:34 AM PDT

An employee indicates a telephone bid during the AFP - Bankers in crisp suits came in search of a memento, while art lovers were just hoping for a bargain as artefacts from collapsed investment bank Lehman Brothers were sold off in London on Wednesday.

Bill Clinton visits N.Ireland for talks on economy (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 08:26 AM PDT

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton, seen here on September 27, arrived in Northern Ireland on Wednesday for talks aimed at promoting American investment in the British province.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Thos Robinson)AFP - Former US president Bill Clinton arrived in Northern Ireland on Wednesday for talks aimed at promoting American investment in the British province.

Bidding war for Lehman souvenirs at auction (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 08:02 AM PDT

An employee indicates a telephone bid during the AFP - A sale of signs and artworks which adorned the walls of collapsed investment bank Lehman Brothers started with a bang Wednesday as the first lots sold for way over their estimated prices.

Salmonella warning over raw bean sprouts (AFP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 07:53 AM PDT

A display of trays of bean sprouts for sale. Health experts have issued a warning over bean sprouts after a surge in cases of Salmonella which they say could be linked to the food.(AFP/File/BEHROUZ MEHRI)AFP - Health experts issued a warning over bean sprouts on Wednesday after a surge in cases of Salmonella which they say could be linked to the food.

BP's new CEO creates unit to enforce safety (AP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 07:06 AM PDT

Graphic compares government funding for oil spill research programs in the Chesapeake Bay, the Great Lakes and the gulf of Mexico for the past two decadesAP - BP's incoming CEO fired the executive responsible for deep water wells like the one that blew out in the Gulf of Mexico and announced a new unit to police safety practices throughout the company.

Lehman Bros sign, artworks auctioned off in UK (AP)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 05:30 AM PDT

An auction house employee passes paintings, 'Untitled' by Hannah Starkey, left, and 'Holy Smoke' by Matthew Ritchie ,right, displayed in an auction house in London, Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.The paintings estimated to sell for 1,000-1,500 pounds ( 1,570-2,355 US Dollars), left, and 70,000-100,000 pounds (110,000- 157,000 US Dollars),right, will go on sale in the Christie's auction of Lehman Brothers Artwork and Ephemera on Sept. 29. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)AP - Artwork from doomed investment bank Lehman Brothers is being sold at an auction in London.

Director Boyle to receive British film honor (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 04:27 AM PDT

Director Danny Boyle arrives at the 62nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles January 30, 2010. REUTERS/Danny MoloshokReuters - Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle will receive a fellowship from the British Film Institute, its highest honor, the organization said on Wednesday.

Now "midlife crisis" hits in our 30s: survey (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 03:56 AM PDT

Reuters - Britons in their late 30s and early 40s are unhappier than any other age group, suffering from loneliness and depression as work and relationship pressures take their toll, according to a survey on Wednesday.

Director Boyle to receive British film honour (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 03:47 AM PDT

A man walks past a billboard displaying a poster of the film Reuters - Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle will receive a fellowship from the British Film Institute, its highest honour, the organisation said on Wednesday.

Plot to attack European cities foiled: report (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 03:45 AM PDT

Reuters - Intelligence agencies have disrupted plans for multiple attacks on European cities by a group thought to be linked to al Qaeda, Britain's Sky News said on Tuesday.

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