2011年1月27日星期四

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

British arrests, US raids over 'Anonymous' cyber attacks (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 05:22 PM PST

British police arrested five people and the FBI launched raids across the US as part of a probe into cyber attacks by online group AFP - British police arrested five people and the FBI launched raids across the US as part of a probe into cyber attacks by online group "Anonymous", which last year assailed websites hostile to WikiLeaks.

British PM tells Davos: austerity is working (AP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:17 PM PST

A cameraman films the Posthotel Morosani during the 41st annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. A small blast shattered two windows but caused no injuries at a hotel near where top business and political leaders are attending the World Economic Forum, Swiss police said Thursday. (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent Gillieron)AP - Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron will tell fellow leaders at this year's World Economic Forum that austerity measures imposed by his government are already bearing fruit.

UK police charge son of Pink Floyd guitarist (AP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 02:44 PM PST

FILE -In this Thursday Dec. 9, 2010 file photo, Charlie Gilmour, the son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, is seen participating in a demonstration in central London against government plans to triple tuition fees. Police filed charges against Gilmour on Thursday Jan. 27, 2011 for his role in last month's violent protest against the British government's decision to raise university tuition fees. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)AP - Police filed charges against the son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour on Thursday for his role in last month's violent protest against the British government's decision to raise university tuition fees.

Son of Pink Floyd star charged over student protest (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:54 PM PST

The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, Charlie Gilmour(R) seen here during protest in London in 2010, was charged Thursday with violent disorder and theft of a mannequin leg after he was pictured swinging off Britain's national war memorial during a student riot.(AFP/File/Ben Stansall)AFP - The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour was charged Thursday with violent disorder and theft of a mannequin leg after he was pictured swinging off Britain's national war memorial during a student riot.

UK fighter crashes in the sea; crew rescued (AP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 11:53 AM PST

AP - Officials say a British Tornado fighter jet has crashed off the west coast of Scotland and its two crew members have been rescued.

Concern at plan to rent out forests (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 10:58 AM PST

A man walks his dogs through a forest in north-west England. The government unveiled plans Thursday to rent out half of the state-owned national forests to raise an estimated £250 million, but conservation groups are worried.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - The government unveiled plans Thursday to rent out half of the state-owned national forests to raise an estimated £250 million, but conservation groups are worried.

BSkyB profits surge amid News Corp. takeover saga (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 10:47 AM PST

BSkyB posted soaring profits on Thursday as the British pay-TV giant awaited a possible full takeover by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp., and as it bids to repair its reputation after a sexism scandal.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - BSkyB posted soaring profits on Thursday as the British pay-TV giant awaited a possible full takeover by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp., and as it bids to repair its reputation after a sexism scandal.

In UK, Cameron's new foe has cunning — and fur! (AP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 08:07 AM PST

AP - Britain's David Cameron has a new group of foes to contend with: They have cunning, stealth and look determined to force their way into his home on London's famous Downing Street.

Police pledge 'robust' probe into phone hacking (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 07:15 AM PST

Police have launched a fresh investigation into phone hacking at the News of the World after receiving AFP - Police will leave "no stone unturned" in a fresh investigation into claims of phone hacking by the News of the World newspaper, the head of Scotland Yard pledged on Thursday.

UK police vow full new inquiry into phone hacking (AP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 06:47 AM PST

FILE - This is a Thursday July 9, 2009 file photo showing a sign for the News of the World newspaper is seen outside the offices of its owner News International Ltd., in London. British police said Wednesday Jan. 26, 2011 they have received 'significant new information' about phone-hacking by a tabloid newspaper the News of the World and are reopening their criminal investigation. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)AP - Police on Thursday promised a tough new investigation into whether British tabloids spied on royalty, politicians and celebrities, after alleged victims complained earlier inquiries were too timid to uncover the extent of eavesdropping.

Scrapping Nimrod planes 'puts Britain at risk' (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 06:23 AM PST

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General David Richards, is seen in November. Former military chiefs have said the scrapping of a fleet of Nimrod surveillance aircraft will create a AFP - Former military chiefs said on Thursday that the scrapping of a fleet of Nimrod surveillance aircraft will create a "massive security gap" and leave Britain's Trident nuclear submarines vulnerable.

Govt sets out employment tribunal reform plans (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:49 AM PST

A job centre is seen in central London. The Business Secretary Vince Cable has outlined plans to reform the employment tribunal system, in a bid to encourage small companies to take on staff. The reforms set out for consultation include increasing the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from one to two years.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - The Business Secretary Vince Cable on Thursday outlined plans to reform the employment tribunal system, in a bid to encourage small companies to take on staff.

Forsyth honoured at National Television Awards (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 03:29 AM PST

Veteran television entertainer Bruce Forsyth celebrates his 80th birthday with Miss Puerto Rico Jennifer Guevara, left, and Miss England, Georgia Horsley, in 2008. The showman has been honoured with a Special Recognition prize at the National Television Awards.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - The old guard took the top honours at the National Television Awards, with trophies for both Bruce Forsyth and David Jason -- while Ant and Dec were named best presenters for the tenth year in a row.

Drugs giant AstraZeneca reports boosted profit (AFP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 03:06 AM PST

The sign of the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is seen at the company's plant in Lund, Sweden. AstraZeneca has announced a seven percent rise in net profits for 2010 to more than $8 billion (£5 billion), helped by higher sales of its cholesterol treatment Crestor.(AFP/File/Drago Prvulovic)AFP - Anglo-Swedish drugs giant AstraZeneca on Thursday announced a seven percent rise in net profits for 2010 to more than $8 billion (£5 billion), helped by higher sales of its cholesterol treatment Crestor.

AstraZeneca profit down on heavy competition in US (AP)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:47 AM PST

AP - Competition from generic drugs in the United States contributed to a 5 percent drop in net profit for AstraZeneca PLC in the fourth quarter, the pharmaceutical firm reported Thursday.

Britain's foreign minister in Syria for talks (AP)

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 07:15 PM PST

AP - Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Syria late Wednesday to hold talks with officials about political developments in Lebanon and the stalled Middle East peace process, officials said.

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