2011年2月8日星期二

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

Hague warns Israel over 'belligerent' rhetoric (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 04:55 PM PST

British Foreign Secretary William Hague talks to journalists in Tunis. Hague warned AFP - Foreign Secretary William Hague warned "belligerent" Israel to tame its rhetoric and said unrest in Arab countries may hinder the peace process, in comments published on Wednesday.

Assange's lawyer: Sweden acted improperly in probe (AP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 04:10 PM PST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at Belmarsh Magistrates' Court in London, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Monday that Swedish secrecy around rape proceedings and his client's global notoriety mean there is a risk of a 'flagrant denial of justice' if he is extradited to Sweden over sex crimes allegations. A two-day extradition hearing that began Monday will decide Assange's legal fate. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)AP - The man famous for leaking thousands of secret U.S. military and diplomatic documents just spent two days in court fighting extradition to Sweden and criticizing prosecutors there for allegedly leaking his name to the media in a sex crimes inquiry.

Painting of Picasso's muse sold at British auction (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 02:18 PM PST

Pablo Picasso's AFP - A celebrated masterpiece by Pablo Picasso sold Tuesday at Sotheby's auction house in London for 25.2 million pounds, more than double its pre-auction valuation.

Russia, UK paper spar over expelled reporter (AP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 12:14 PM PST

AP - Russia's Foreign Minister says it refused entry to a reporter from one of Britain's major newspapers because he didn't follow accreditation procedures properly — but added he can return if the errors are worked out.

Russia expels British journalist for 'breaking rules' (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 09:52 AM PST

A handout file photo provided by the British newspaper the Guardian shows the daily's Moscow correspondent Luke Harding in Berlin in 2005. Russia announced Tuesday it had barred the Guardian's Moscow correspondent from the country for breaking media rules but the British paper said he may have been expelled over the WikiLeaks scandal.(AFP/THE GUARDIAN/Christian Jungeblodt)AFP - Russia announced Tuesday it had barred the Guardian's Moscow correspondent from the country for breaking media rules but the British paper said he may have been expelled over the WikiLeaks scandal.

Guardian correspondent 'broke Russian media rules' (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 09:01 AM PST

A handout file photo provided by the British newspaper the Guardian shows the daily's Moscow correspondent Luke Harding in Berlin in 2005. Russia announced Tuesday it had barred the Guardian's Moscow correspondent from the country for breaking media rules but the British paper said he may have been expelled over the WikiLeaks scandal.(AFP/THE GUARDIAN/Christian Jungeblodt)AFP - The Guardian correspondent who was barred from entering Russia had broken media rules but may be allowed back into the country if he fixes his accreditation problems, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Artists take inspiration from royal wedding (AP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:52 AM PST

American artist Jennifer Rubell stands behind her life-sized wax statue of Prince William bearing a replica of the sapphire and diamond ring, made famous by Princess Diana, on his arm , Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, in London. Visitors to the Stephen Friedman Gallery in Mayfair are invited to stand next to the statue, 'stepping into the shoes of Kate Middleton' by inserting their own fingers into the ring. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)AP - Call it inspiration, call it opportunism — as long as you call it art.

Thomas Cook loses £20 mln on Egypt, Tunisia unrest (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:17 AM PST

Travel operator Thomas Cook has warned that political unrest in Egypt and Tunisia would cost the group about £20 million (24 million euros, $33 million).(AFP/File/JOHAN NILSSON)AFP - Thomas Cook, one of Europe's biggest tour operators, has warned that political unrest in Egypt and Tunisia will cost the group about £20 million (?24 million, $33 million).

Town to heat pool with crematorium (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:17 AM PST

A view of swimming pool lanes. A town council has approved plans to use the heat from a crematorium to warm up the swimming pool next door.(AFP/File/MARK RALSTON)AFP - A town council has approved plans to use the heat from a crematorium to warm up the swimming pool next door.

Osborne hikes banking levy to £2.5 bln (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:13 AM PST

A picture taken in 2008 shows London's finance district at Canary Wharf. The government has said it will increase its levy on UK banks by £800 million ($1.3 million, 940 million euros) to £2.5 billion this year, in a surprise move that has angered the banking sector.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - The government has said it will increase its levy on UK banks by £800 million ($1.3 million, 940 million euros) to £2.5 billion this year, in a surprise move that has angered the banking sector.

Protesters lobby Chancellor over fuel duty hike (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 07:39 AM PST

A customer puts fuel in his car at a petrol station in Egham on January 2. Campaigners led by a former AFP - Campaigners led by a former "Top Gear" presenter gathered in Whitehall on Tuesday to protest against rising petrol prices.

Church of England backs ban on racial bigotry (AP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 07:24 AM PST

AP - The Church of England's governing body has moved closer to barring priests from belonging to political parties that disagree with the church's teaching on racial equality.

Now you too can be Prince William's fiancee (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 05:35 AM PST

U.S. artist Jennifer Rubell poses for a photograph with a wax figure of Britain's Prince William, sculpted by Daniel Druet, at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London February 7, 2011. REUTERS/Chris HelgrenReuters - You might be disappointed that you weren't standing in Kate Middleton's shoes when she and Britain's Prince William told the world they were engaged, but you can still be in the picture for the photo opportunity.

Lawyer: accused honeymoon killer too ill for court (AP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 05:10 AM PST

AP - A British businessman accused of murdering his bride on their honeymoon was too ill to attend a court hearing on whether he should face charges in South Africa, his lawyer said Tuesday.

Rescue helicopter bid process halted (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 04:48 AM PST

A Royal Air Force (RAF) Sea King Helicopter prepares to take off from Blackpool airport, in 2006. The government has halted a £6 billion ($9.7 billion) procurement process to provide new search and rescue helicopters, amid concerns over bidding irregularities.(AFP/File/Paul Barker)AFP - The government has halted a £6 billion ($9.7 billion) procurement process to replace Britain's ailing search and rescue helicopters, amid concerns over bidding irregularities.

Energy group BG says profits firm in 2010 (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:06 AM PST

The BG Group ship AFP - British energy producer BG Group said Tuesday that net profits edged higher in 2010, helped by rising revenues and higher commodity prices.

UK foreign secretary arrives in Tunisia (AP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 12:55 AM PST

AP - Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Tunisia on Tuesday, kicking off a whirlwind three-day trip to visit five countries in northern Africa and the Middle East amid a wave of popular protests in the region.

Foreign Secretary Hague in Tunisia (AFP)

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 12:04 AM PST

Foreign Secretary William Hague has arrived in Tunisia at the start of a three-day visit to north Africa and the Middle East, the Foreign Office said.(AFP/Pool/File/Sang Tan)AFP - Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Tunisia on Tuesday at the start of a three-day visit to north Africa and the Middle East, the Foreign Office said.

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