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UK politician Harman to be charged with driving without due care

Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:29 PM EST
By djd

On July 3 Harriet Harman, deputy leader of the UK Labour Party and leader of the house of commons, was involved in a minor crash involving her vehicle and a parked car.

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Think tank says British prisons breeding radicals

Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:27 AM EST
By Associated Press (Clipped by krishna-167929)

A British think tank said Sunday that prison policies are failing to stop Muslim inmates being radicalized, and urged the government to set up a special center to "deprogram" extremists.

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Britain to apologize to former child migrants

Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:56 AM EST
By Associated Press (Clipped by caroaber)

British officials say Prime Minister Gordon Brown will apologize to thousands of British children who were shipped to new lives overseas, where many say they suffered neglect and abuse.

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What day is it? National "awareness" days, weeks and months – from the ridiculous to the sublime. (Newsvine Poll)

Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:42 AM EST
By Carloz

Did you know that today is National Games Day in the USA and Canada? It’s also World Diabetes Awareness Day. Next week is International Education Week. Oh, and we are in the middle of World Vegan Month! It's hard to believe it is Vegan Month already.

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Queen leads Britain's ceremony for war dead

Sun Nov 8, 2009 6:36 AM EST
By Meera Selva, Associated Press Writer (Clipped by caroaber)

Queen Elizabeth II led Britain's annual ceremony for the country's war dead Sunday, honoring them with a moment of silence as the military reported that more than 200 British soldiers have been killed in combat in Afghanistan.

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What do you think is the most important modern scientific development?

Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:23 AM EST
By Carloz

As part of its 100 year anniversary celebration, the London Science Museum asked 50,000 people to vote for the modern scientific development which has had the most impact on society.

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British deaths raise questions about Afghan police

Wed Nov 4, 2009 3:20 AM EST
By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Writer (Clipped by caroaber)

The killing of five British troops by a rogue Afghan policeman underlines concerns about training and discipline within the ranks and possible insurgent infiltration of a police force that the U.S. hopes will be its ticket out of Afghanistan someday.

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New Vatican plan to welcome disaffected Anglicans

Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:27 AM EDT
By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Writer (Clipped by caroaber)

The Vatican announced a stunning decision Tuesday to make it easier for Anglicans to convert, reaching out to those who are disaffected by the election of women and gay bishops to join the Catholic Church's conservative ranks.

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Singer Leona Lewis punched during UK book signing

Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:09 PM EDT
By Associated Press (Clipped by caroaber)

A young man punched singer Leona Lewis in the head as she signed autographs and posed for photographs at a book signing session in central London on Wednesday, her spokesman said.

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Poll: Did you see many of the summer '09 film releases? Any favorites? Any you disliked?

Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:53 AM EDT
By Carloz

The top-three grossing movies so far this year were all released this summer: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

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