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British end military mission in Iraq

The last of Britain's military forces have withdrawn from Iraq after more than eight years of fighting militants and training security forces.

 

Jaguar unveils a hybrid supercar

Jaguar unveils a hybrid supercar

Jaguar plans to build a £700,000 petrol-electric hybrid supercar in the UK, in partnership with Formula 1 team Williams F1... The C-X75's ultra-light chassis and two electric motors will help it accelerate from nought to 60mph in three seconds.

 

Royal Wedding Breaks Records, Not the Internet

Royal Wedding Breaks Records, Not the Internet

The royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton was a very gallant affair, and one that amassed huge global audiences online. Due to a large number of live streams available, viewers from all over were able to tune in live from wherever they were.

 

Prince William to return to work before honeymoon

Prince William to return to work before honeymoon

Prince William will resume his job as a helicopter pilot next week before going on a honeymoon abroad with his new wife, royal officials said on Saturday.

Senh: I didn't know Prince William has a job other than being the Prince. It's an interesting profession, too - helicopter pilot.

 

Here come the bets: Royal wedding fuels UK wagers

Here come the bets: Royal wedding fuels UK wagers

How long will Kate make William wait at the aisle? What color will the queen wear to the wedding? And will Harry be sober enough to deliver the best man's speech?...

 

Royal Wedding Is Drawing a Yawn From Many Americans

A New York Times/CBS News poll finds only 6 percent of Americans have been following news on next week’s nuptial very closely.

 

British tabloid admits liability for phone hacking

British tabloid admits liability for phone hacking

Britain's News of The World tabloid has apologized for hacking into the phones of several public figures and offered to pay them compensation.

 

Libya's foreign minister defects, friend says

Libya's foreign minister defects, friend says

Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa has defected upon landing in London, a close source to the minister told Reuters on Wednesday.

 

In Britain, many are weary of royal wedding mania

In Britain, many are weary of royal wedding mania

There's still a month to go until the royal wedding and yet some Britons are already asking: Is it over yet?

 

London's biggest protest since Iraq war in 2003

More than 250,000 people took to London's streets to protest the toughest spending cuts since World War II - one of the largest demonstrations since the Iraq war - as riot police clashed with a small groups. More than 200 people were arrested.

 

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