Posts Tagged ‘london’
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in Britain (Reuters)
Reuters - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange handed himself in to British police on Tuesday after Sweden issued a warrant for his arrest over allegations of sex crimes, London's Metropolitan Police said. See more here: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in Britain (Reuters)
Plodding climate talks stepping up to higher level (AP)
AP - The slow-moving U.N. talks on combating global warming took a step forward Saturday with revised proposals for a $100 billion-a-year climate aid fund and other issues for debate by the world's environment ministers this week. Excerpt from: Plodding climate talks stepping up to higher level (AP)
Putin bristles as Russia dubbed ‘mafia state’ (AFP)
AFP - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin defended the honour of Russia after it was branded a "mafia state" in the WikiLeaks memos and he was accused of being aware of a plot to murder a dissident in London. Read more here: Putin bristles as Russia dubbed 'mafia state' (AFP)
Saudi king urged U.S. to attack Iran: WikiLeaks (Reuters)
Reuters - Saudi King Abdullah has repeatedly urged the United States to attack Iran's nuclear program and China directed cyberattacks on the United States, according to a vast cache of diplomatic cables released on Sunday in an embarrassing leak that undermines U.S. diplomacy Read more: Saudi king urged U.S. to attack Iran: WikiLeaks [...]
Roger Federer beats Nadal in final of ATP finals (AP)
AP - Roger Federer turned his high-profile, season-ending match against Rafael Nadal into little more than an exhbition. More here: Roger Federer beats Nadal in final of ATP finals (AP)
UK imposes new permanent immigration quota (AP)
AP - Britain will impose a tough annual limit on the number of non-Europeans allowed to work in the U.K. Continue reading here: UK imposes new permanent immigration quota (AP)
William, Kate to wed April 29 at Westminster Abbey (AP)
AP - Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry April 29 in Westminster Abbey, the historic London church where Princess Diana's funeral was held. See original here: William, Kate to wed April 29 at Westminster Abbey (AP)
Children safer in Afghan cities than NYC: NATO envoy (Reuters)
Reuters - Children are probably safer growing up in Afghanistan's major cities, including the Taliban stronghold of Kandahar, than in London, New York, or Glasgow, NATO's top civilian envoy to Afghanistan has said. More: Children safer in Afghan cities than NYC: NATO envoy (Reuters)
Royal wedding challenge: Make it grand, yet cheap (AP)
AP - It's a wedding planner's nightmare. The rest is here: Royal wedding challenge: Make it grand, yet cheap (AP)
Prince William gives UK long-awaited royal wedding (AP)
AP - The college romance that seemed to wilt under the pressure of adulthood and the glare of the paparazzi has blossomed at last. Prince William is finally engaged to his longtime girlfriend and will give Britain its biggest royal wedding since Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer almost 30 years ago. Go here to read the rest: Prince [...]
