2011年5月11日星期三

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

Coalition defends record on low-key birthday (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 03:37 PM PDT

Prime Minister David Cameron waves outside 10 Downing Street in London. The coalition government defended its record after a turbulent first year in power Wednesday as fresh protests against its austerity measures kept anniversary celebrations on ice.(AFP/Carl de Souza)AFP - The coalition government defended its record after a turbulent first year in power Wednesday as fresh protests against its austerity measures kept anniversary celebrations on ice.

Cameron to join queen on historic Irish visit (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 11:14 AM PDT

Prime Minister David Cameron poses for pictures outside at 10 Downing Street in London. Cameron will make his first official trip to Ireland next week to coincide with a historic state visit by Queen Elizabeth II, his spokesman said Wednesday.(AFP/Carl de Souza)AFP - Prime Minister David Cameron will make his first official trip to Ireland next week to coincide with a historic state visit by Queen Elizabeth II, his spokesman said Wednesday.

UK: bin Laden death may hit Afghanistan insurgents (AP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 10:37 AM PDT

In this photo provided by ISAF Regional Command (South), U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Scott, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Cesaitis climb the stairs at the Zabul Provincial Prison as rule of law advisors from Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul and 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, meet with prison staff, Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in Qalat, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/U.S. Air Force, Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)AP - The head of Britain's military said Wednesday the death of Osama bin Laden had left some insurgents in Afghanistan panicked over funding, but he offered few details and warned that it was too early to judge the impact of the terror chief's killing on the conflict.

UK launches diplomatic blitz in emerging economies (AP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 10:16 AM PDT

Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague makes a speech at the annual event, The Lord Mayor of the City of London's annual Easter Banquet for the Diplomatic Corps, at Mansion House in London, Wednesday May 4, 2011. Continuing the age old tradition, Hague spoke to the formal white-tie audience at the Easter Banquet in London's luxurious Mansion House, saying that 2011 had seen a confluence of events that would change the course of history. (AP Photo / Lewis Whyld, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVESAP - Britain will withdraw officials from Afghanistan and Europe to fund a diplomatic blitz in China and India aimed at securing new trading ties with the world's emerging economic powers, the country's government said Wednesday.

HSBC bank slashes costs as new boss stamps mark (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 09:44 AM PDT

HSBC bank on Wednesday unveiled plans to slash costs by up to $3.5 billion within two years, as new boss Stuart Gulliver stamped his mark and drew a line under the global financial crisis.(AFP/File/Mike Clarke)AFP - HSBC bank on Wednesday unveiled plans to slash costs by up to $3.5 billion within two years, as new boss Stuart Gulliver stamped his mark and drew a line under the global financial crisis.

Disabled people stage cuts protest (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 09:05 AM PDT

Disabled protesters march past the Houses of Parliament, in central London. More than a thousand disabled people and their supporters converged on Westminster to protest against government cuts to services and benefits.(AFP/Carl de Souza)AFP - More than a thousand disabled people and their supporters converged on Westminster on Wednesday to protest against government cuts to services and benefits.

Reckless drivers to face instant fines (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 08:43 AM PDT

A motorcycle courier rides through the streets of central London. Reckless drivers who tailgate, undertake or cut up other motorists will be fined on the spot under government plans.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - Reckless drivers who tailgate, undertake or cut up other motorists will be fined on the spot under government plans launched on Wednesday.

Osborne says British recovery choppy, coalition solid (Reuters)

Posted: 11 May 2011 08:35 AM PDT

A jobs listings newpaper is displayed on a newspaper stand in London April 13, 2011. REUTERS/Luke MacGregorReuters - Britain's road to economic recovery will be rocky but the coalition government is as committed as ever to slashing a record budget deficit, finance minister George Osborne said on Wednesday.

Kenya deports British human rights defender (AP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:17 AM PDT

AP - A Kenyan official says a British human rights investigator looking into the illegal deportations and detentions of terror suspects from Kenya to Uganda has herself been deported.

Paparazzi debate flares over royal bridesmaid pics (AP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:34 AM PDT

FILE - A Feb. 25, 2011 photo from files showing Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton during a visit to the St Andrews Museum, Scotland. As newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton honeymoon in a secluded spot, the paparazzi who stalk them are back in the spotlight, partly because of concerns they will wreck the couple's romantic getaway by showing up on their doorstep. There is also anger about gruesome photographs of the late Princess Diana in the moments after her 1997 car crash being included in a documentary about her death to premiere this week at the Cannes Film Festival, and a brewing legal battle over publication of a 5-year-old photograph of bridesmaid Pippa Middleton sunbathing topless. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan/Pool, File)AP - As Prince William and Kate Middleton honeymoon in a secluded spot, the paparazzi who stalk them are back in the spotlight.

Need a holiday? Welcome to rip-off Britain (Reuters)

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:33 AM PDT

A tourist photographs Westminster Abbey in London April 15, 2011. REUTERS/Luke MacGregorReuters - Britain is crammed with overpriced restaurants, plagued by expensive hotels and let down by overrated tourist attractions, according to the latest edition of the Lonely Planet Guide.

Britain to open new overseas embassies (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:17 AM PDT

Britain will open five new embassies and send more diplomats to China and India to raise its influence with the rising powers of the 21st century, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.(AFP/File/Geoff Caddick)AFP - Britain will open five new embassies and send more diplomats to China and India to raise its influence with the rising powers of the 21st century, Foreign Secretary William Hague said Wednesday.

Wind turbine firm considers UK plant (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 04:15 AM PDT

A windfarm is seen near Palm Springs, California in 2006. Danish company Vestas, the world leader in the wind turbine industry, has said it is considering building a plant in southeast England to produce a new giant wind turbine.(AFP/File/Gabriel Bouys)AFP - Danish company Vestas, the world leader in the wind turbine industry, said on Wednesday it was considering building a plant in southeast England to produce a new giant wind turbine.

Bank of England warns inflation could hit 5% (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 04:06 AM PDT

The Bank of England is pictured in central London. The Bank of England has warned that inflation could reach 5.0 percent this year because of soaring domestic energy costs, high oil prices and the government's sales tax rise.(AFP/File/Carl Court)AFP - The Bank of England warned on Wednesday that inflation could reach 5.0 percent this year because of soaring domestic energy costs, high oil prices and the government's sales tax rise.

HSBC targets $3.5 bln cost savings in new strategy (AP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 03:51 AM PDT

AP - HSBC said Wednesday it is aiming to trim costs by up to $3.5 billion and to target investment in high-growth economies as part of a new management team's strategy.

British official trade deficit widens in March (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 03:24 AM PDT

Britain's trade deficit grew by more than expected in March, official data showed on Wednesday.(AFP/File/Hector Mata)AFP - Britain's trade deficit grew by more than expected in March, official data showed on Wednesday.

Court allows miscarriage of justice appeals (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 03:16 AM PDT

The Supreme Court, in central London. Two men who were refused compensation after being wrongfully convicted have won their appeals in Britain's highest court, in a case which could pave the way for other victims of miscarriages of justice.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - Two men who were refused compensation after being wrongfully convicted won their appeals in Britain's highest court on Wednesday, in a case which could pave the way for other victims of miscarriages of justice.

UK police, military in Olympic terror attack drill (AP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 02:12 AM PDT

AP - British authorities say the country's police and military carried out a three-day drill to simulate a terrorist attack on next summer's Olympic Games in London.

Palace of Westminster could become wedding venue (AFP)

Posted: 11 May 2011 12:30 AM PDT

The Palace of Westminster is silhouetted on the skyline in London. The buildings housing the British parliament could host wedding receptions and open their restaurants to the public under plans aimed at cutting the annual catering bill.(AFP/File/Lindsey Parnaby)AFP - The buildings housing Britain's parliament could host wedding receptions and open their restaurants to the public under plans aimed at cutting the annual catering bill.

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