2011年6月9日星期四

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MP arrested for suspected sexual assault (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 03:30 PM PDT

Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. A lawmaker with Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative party was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexual assault and released on bail, police said.(AFP/File/Carl Court)AFP - A lawmaker with Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative party was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexual assault and released on bail, police said.

LulzSec Breaches British Health System in Polite Hack (The Atlantic Wire)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 03:07 PM PDT

The Atlantic Wire - The mischievous hacking collective Lulz Security apparently does know when to stop. The group that over the last week has hacked PBS, Sony, an FBI security affiliate, and met a challenge from an Internet security firm, today released an e-mail it sent to the British National Health Service, warning the service of its security shortcomings but promising not to do harm. Here's what they sent:

William and Catherine dazzle at charity gala (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 02:02 PM PDT

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William (L) and Catherine, arrive for a charity gala dinner, their first official royal engagement at Kensington Palace in London. The couple are attending a dinner in aid of a childrens charity, ARK (Absolute Return for Kids).(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Prince William and his new wife Catherine laughed and smiled as they mingled with celebrity guests at their first official engagement in the gardens of Kensington Palace Thursday.

Royal couple mark first official engagement (AP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 01:08 PM PDT

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William, arrives at a charity event for Absolute Return for Kids, ARK, in central London, Thursday, June, 9, 2011. The charity event is the first official engagement for the couple since they were married on April 29.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)AP - Prince William and his new wife are attending their first official engagement as a married couple.

Cancer-stricken British girl's 'Bucket List' is Internet hit (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 11:55 AM PDT

From L: Mark Owen, Robbie Williams, Howard Donald, Gary Barlow and Jason Orange of British band Take That receive an award in March 2011. A cancer-stricken British teenage girl wrote shared her AFP - A cancer-stricken British teenage girl said Thursday she had been overwhelmed by messages of support from around the world after writing an online "Bucket List" of things she wanted to do before dying.

Police may probe Blair, Middleton hack claims (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 11:27 AM PDT

Prince William (L) and Catherine Middleton wave during a visit to the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Police said Thursday they may widen an investigation into phone hacking claims after reports that former prime minister Tony Blair and Prince William's wife Catherine were among the victims.(AFP/POOL/File/Andrew Milligan)AFP - Police said Thursday they may widen an investigation into phone hacking claims after reports that former prime minister Tony Blair and Prince William's wife Catherine were among the victims.

Archbishop launches rare attack on government (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 11:01 AM PDT

The leader of the world's Anglicans, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, seen here in 2009, launched a rare attack on Britain's coalition government for introducing radical reforms AFP - The leader of the world's Anglicans, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, launched a rare attack on Britain's coalition government Thursday for introducing radical reforms "for which no one voted."

Reports: UK lawmaker accused of sexual assault (AP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 10:12 AM PDT

AP - British media say a Conservative Party lawmaker has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 29-year-old woman.

FTSE climbs on ECB rate hike signal (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 09:51 AM PDT

Shares in London ended higher on Thursday as the European Central Bank signalled plans for a increase in eurozone interest rates to fight high inflation.(AFP/File/Ben Stansall)AFP - Shares in London ended higher on Thursday as the European Central Bank signalled plans for a increase in eurozone interest rates to fight high inflation.

London's gardens changing from green to grey: report (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 09:49 AM PDT

Reuters - London's gardens are changing from green to grey as householders are paving over front lawns, laying decking and building sheds, a wildlife charity said.

UK Queen's feisty husband Prince Philip turns 90 (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 09:40 AM PDT

Reuters - Britain's Prince Philip, renowned for his blunt talk and verbal gaffes, turns 90 on Friday, spending the day as he has much of life performing official duties in his role as Queen Elizabeth's husband.

ECB signals July rate hike, BoE holds steady (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 08:25 AM PDT

European Central Bank (ECB) President Jean-Claude Trichet gives a press conference in Frankfurt/Main, central Germany. The European Central Bank signaled Thursday an interest rate hike in July to fight soaring inflation and warned that any policy step that risked a Greek debt default would be AFP - The European Central Bank voted to leave its key lending rate at 1.25 percent Thursday but ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet signalled that there would likely be an eurozone interest rate hike in July.

Watchdog warning over exam paper blunders (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 08:07 AM PDT

Exam boards are being told to carry out out extra checks to avoid further blunders after thousands of students faced exam questions containing mistakes.(AFP/File/Jeff Pachoud)AFP - Exam boards are being told to carry out out extra checks to avoid further blunders after thousands of students faced exam questions containing mistakes, it emerged on Thursday.

Former BP boss Hayward launches comeback (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 07:53 AM PDT

Then BP chief executive Tony Hayward pictured during a hearing on the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in Washington, DC on June 17, 2010. Hayward, who resigned as boss of British energy giant BP over the Gulf of Mexico spill disaster, on Thursday launched a bid to raise £1.0 billion in his new role as part of an investment vehicle.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Alex Wong)AFP - Tony Hayward, who resigned as boss of British energy giant BP over the Gulf of Mexico spill disaster, on Thursday launched a bid to raise £1.0 billion in his new role as part of an investment vehicle.

Church of England leader attacks coalition policy (AP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 06:23 AM PDT

AP - The leader of the Church of England has accused Prime Minister David Cameron's government of causing anxiety by rushing ahead with policies for which no one voted.

Attorney General rules out David Kelly inquest (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 06:10 AM PDT

Police stand outside Dr David Kelly's cottage in Marsham near Oxford, in July 2003. The Attorney General has ruled out asking the High Court to order an inquest into Kelly's death.(AFP/ile/null)AFP - Attorney General Dominic Grieve on Thursday ruled out asking the High Court to order an inquest into the death of weapons inspector David Kelly.

UK couple challenge French veil ban in court (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 05:12 AM PDT

A French Muslim husband and wife living in Britain are to challenge France's ban on full-face coverings at the European Court of Human Rights, their lawyer said on Thursday.(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)AFP - A French Muslim husband and wife living in Britain are to challenge France's ban on full-face coverings at the European Court of Human Rights, their lawyer said on Thursday.

Temporary migrants to lose right to remain (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 04:07 AM PDT

Immigration Minister Damian Green is pictured in Westminster, London, 2009. Migrants who come to the UK to work on temporary visas will no longer be able to apply to remain here permanently, under plans announced by the government.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - Migrants who come to the UK to work on temporary visas will no longer be able to apply to remain here permanently, under plans announced by the government on Thursday.

Trade deficit narrows in April (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 03:30 AM PDT

A long line of lorries are pictured parked in a section of the closed M20 motorway at Westwell near Dover, 2008. Britain's trade-in-goods deficit narrowed in April from the level in March as falling imports offset a slight rise in exports, official data has shown.(AFP/File/Max Nash)AFP - Britain's trade-in-goods deficit narrowed in April from the level in March as falling imports offset a slight rise in exports, official data showed on Thursday.

BoE set to keep record low interest rate (AFP)

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 01:48 AM PDT

The Bank of England is pictured in central London. The BoE has voted to maintain its key lending rate at a record low 0.50 percent, ahead of a separate interest rate call from the European Central Bank.(AFP/File/Carl Court)AFP - The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its key interest rate at a record low 0.50 percent on Thursday as Britain struggles to mount a recovery from recession, analysts said.

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