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    • A woman blows a kiss as she lays a floral tribute in memory of the victim outside the Royal Artillery Barracks near the scene of a terror attack in Woolwich, southeast London, Thursday, May 23, 2013. A member of armed forces was attacked and killed by two men on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
      Britain braces for possible copycat attacks PAISLEY DODDS - AP - 8 mins ago

      LONDON (AP) — Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the brutal slaying of a young soldier. More »Britain braces for possible copycat attacks

      A woman blows a kiss as she lays a floral tribute in memory of the victim outside the Royal Artillery Barracks near the scene of a terror attack in Woolwich, southeast London, Thursday, May 23, 2013. A member of armed forces was attacked and killed by two men on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

      LONDON (AP) — Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the brutal slaying of a young soldier.

    • Bank of England's Fisher says does not want U.S.-style QE pledge William Schomberg - Reuters - 17 mins ago

      By William Schomberg CARDIFF (Reuters) - A Bank of England policymaker said on Friday he favoured small additional amounts of bond purchases over time, but not a hard-to-manage … More »Bank of England's Fisher says does not want U.S.-style QE pledge

      By William Schomberg CARDIFF (Reuters) - A Bank of England policymaker said on Friday he favoured small additional amounts of bond purchases over time, but not a hard-to-manage commitment to longer-term stimulus like that of the U.S. Federal Reserve. "I don't think I want to get into the American position of saying it is …

    • The Bank of England is seen behind holly bushes in the City of London
      UK may be three quarters of the way through debt purge - Fisher Reuters - 17 mins ago

      CARDIFF (Reuters) - Britain may be as much as three quarters of the way through the process of working off the high debt levels which have weighed on the economy since … More »UK may be three quarters of the way through debt purge - Fisher

      The Bank of England is seen behind holly bushes in the City of London

      CARDIFF (Reuters) - Britain may be as much as three quarters of the way through the process of working off the high debt levels which have weighed on the economy since the financial crisis, a top Bank of England policymaker said on Friday. Paul Fisher, one of nine members of the bank's rate-setting committee, said growth …

    • Berlusconi looms large in Rome mayor election FRANCES D'EMILIO - AP - 31 mins ago

      ROME (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running. More »Berlusconi looms large in Rome mayor election

      ROME (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.

    • Czech police say US suspect in 4 murders arrested KAREL JANICEK - AP - 34 mins ago

      PRAGUE (AP) — An American man accused of killing a family of four in the Czech Republic has been arrested in the United States, police said Friday. More »Czech police say US suspect in 4 murders arrested

      PRAGUE (AP) — An American man accused of killing a family of four in the Czech Republic has been arrested in the United States, police said Friday.

    • British Airways logos are seen on tailfins at Heathrow Airport in west London
      BA plane makes Heathrow emergency landing after engine fire Reuters - 1 hr 4 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo was forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow on Friday after a technical fault in an … More »BA plane makes Heathrow emergency landing after engine fire

      British Airways logos are seen on tailfins at Heathrow Airport in west London

      LONDON (Reuters) - A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo was forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow on Friday after a technical fault in an engine. "The BA762, Heathrow to Oslo service, returned back to Heathrow shortly after take-off due to a technical fault," BA parent company IAG said. The Airbus …

    • Syrian govt to take part in peace conference AP - 1 hr 37 mins ago

      MOSCOW (AP) — The Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States, Russia's foreign ministry said Frida … More »Syrian govt to take part in peace conference

      MOSCOW (AP) — The Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States, Russia's foreign ministry said Friday

    • Syria govt to take part in peace conference AP - 2 hrs 6 mins ago

      MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign ministry says the Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States. More »Syria govt to take part in peace conference

      MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign ministry says the Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States.

    • A sign is seen outside a branch of the Co-operative Bank in central London
      Co-op Bank stops lending to new corporate clients Reuters - 2 hrs 11 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Co-operative Bank said on Friday it had stopped offering loans to new business customers, in a move designed to quell growing concerns over its capital … More »Co-op Bank stops lending to new corporate clients

      A sign is seen outside a branch of the Co-operative Bank in central London

      LONDON (Reuters) - Co-operative Bank said on Friday it had stopped offering loans to new business customers, in a move designed to quell growing concerns over its capital position. A spokesman for Britain's biggest customer-owned financial services business said it would continue to provide lending to existing customers. …

    • Earthquake hits Russia's Far East NATALIYA VASILYEVA - AP - 2 hrs 54 mins ago

      MOSCOW (AP) — A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow, about 7,000 kilometers (4,400 miles) west of the epicent … More »Earthquake hits Russia's Far East

      MOSCOW (AP) — A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow, about 7,000 kilometers (4,400 miles) west of the epicenter.

    • Video shows British police shooting soldier's suspected killers Reuters - 2 hrs 45 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Dramatic video footage showing the moment when police shot the two men suspected of hacking to death a soldier in London was published on a British … More »Video shows British police shooting soldier's suspected killers

      LONDON (Reuters) - Dramatic video footage showing the moment when police shot the two men suspected of hacking to death a soldier in London was published on a British newspaper's website on Friday. The shaky, 10-second clip shows one of the men sprinting towards a police car with a knife in his hand before he is shot and …

    • Police officers stand outside a block of flats in Greenwich following a raid in connection with the killing of a British soldier in nearby Woolwich, south east London
      Police ponder conspiracy after soldier murder Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden - Reuters - 2 hrs 45 mins ago

      By Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday … More »Police ponder conspiracy after soldier murder

      Police officers stand outside a block of flats in Greenwich following a raid in connection with the killing of a British soldier in nearby Woolwich, south east London

      By Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday into whether the two suspected killers, British men of Nigerian descent, were part of a wider conspiracy. The two suspects, aged 22 and 28, are under guard …

    • This undated image provided Thursday May 23, 2013, by the British Ministry of Defence, shows Lee Rigby known as ‘Riggers’ to his friends. Rigby has been identified by the MOD as the serving member of the armed forces who was attacked and killed by two men in the Woolwich area of London on Wednesday. The Ministry web site included the statement "It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that the soldier killed in yesterday's incident in Woolwich, South East London, is believed to be Drummer Lee Rigby of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers." (AP Photo/Ministry of Defence)
      Military calls UK attack victim a model soldier AP - 13 hrs ago

      LONDON (AP) — The soldier brutally murdered in a suspected terrorist attack in London was a popular 25-year-old ceremonial military drummer and machine gunner, a father … More »Military calls UK attack victim a model soldier

      This undated image provided Thursday May 23, 2013, by the British Ministry of Defence, shows Lee Rigby known as ‘Riggers’ to his friends. Rigby has been identified by the MOD as the serving member of the armed forces who was attacked and killed by two men in the Woolwich area of London on Wednesday. The Ministry web site included the statement "It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that the soldier killed in yesterday's incident in Woolwich, South East London, is believed to be Drummer Lee Rigby of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers." (AP Photo/Ministry of Defence)

      LONDON (AP) — The soldier brutally murdered in a suspected terrorist attack in London was a popular 25-year-old ceremonial military drummer and machine gunner, a father and a passionate fan of the Manchester United soccer team, the British military said Thursday.

    • Firemen extinguish a burning car in the Stockholm suburb of Rinkeby after youths rioted in several different suburbs around Stockholm for a fourth consecutive night, late May 23, 2013. Youths in immigrant-heavy Stockholm suburbs torched cars and threw rocks at police in riots believed to be linked to a deadly police shooting of a local resident in the suburb of Husby. (AP Photo/Scanpix, Fredrik Sandberg) SWEDEN OUT
      Sweden's riots raise questions about inequality MALIN RISING - AP - 14 hrs ago

      HUSBY, Sweden (AP) — Sweden has long been a bastion of generous social welfare and an egalitarian political culture. So many people were shocked when scores of youths … More »Sweden's riots raise questions about inequality

      Firemen extinguish a burning car in the Stockholm suburb of Rinkeby after youths rioted in several different suburbs around Stockholm for a fourth consecutive night, late May 23, 2013. Youths in immigrant-heavy Stockholm suburbs torched cars and threw rocks at police in riots believed to be linked to a deadly police shooting of a local resident in the suburb of Husby. (AP Photo/Scanpix, Fredrik Sandberg) SWEDEN OUT

      HUSBY, Sweden (AP) — Sweden has long been a bastion of generous social welfare and an egalitarian political culture. So many people were shocked when scores of youths hurled rocks at police and set cars ablaze during rioting in several largely immigrant areas near Stockholm this week.

    • Police and forensic officers work near the scene of an attack in which two men are accused of butchering a British soldier near Woolwich barracks in London, Wednesday, May, 22, 2013. Scotland Yard said officers responded to reports of an assault Wednesday afternoon in the London neighborhood of Woolwich. London Ambulance service said one man was found dead at the scene and two other men were taken to the hospital, with one in serious condition. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
      Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack PAISLEY DODDS and GREGORY KATZ - AP - 12 hrs ago

      LONDON (AP) — A man seen with bloody hands wielding a butcher knife after the killing of a British soldier on the streets of London was described as a convert to Islam … More »Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack

      Police and forensic officers work near the scene of an attack in which two men are accused of butchering a British soldier near Woolwich barracks in London, Wednesday, May, 22, 2013. Scotland Yard said officers responded to reports of an assault Wednesday afternoon in the London neighborhood of Woolwich. London Ambulance service said one man was found dead at the scene and two other men were taken to the hospital, with one in serious condition. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

      LONDON (AP) — A man seen with bloody hands wielding a butcher knife after the killing of a British soldier on the streets of London was described as a convert to Islam who took part in demonstrations with a banned radical group, two Muslim hard-liners said Thursday.

    • Handout photograph shows the newly appointed CEO of Britain's Royal Mail, Moya Greene
      Royal Mail chief set for 500,000 sterling bonus - Sky News Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - The chief executive of Royal Mail, Moya Greene, who is responsible for leading a turnaround of the business, is set to receive an annual bonus worth nearly … More »Royal Mail chief set for 500,000 sterling bonus - Sky News

      Handout photograph shows the newly appointed CEO of Britain's Royal Mail, Moya Greene

      (Reuters) - The chief executive of Royal Mail, Moya Greene, who is responsible for leading a turnaround of the business, is set to receive an annual bonus worth nearly 500,000 pounds, as the company readies itself for a stock market listing this year, Sky News reported. Royal Mail's remuneration committee has yet to sign …

    • A police officer guards a block of flats in Greenwich following a raid in connection with the killing of a British soldier in nearby Woolwich
      British police ponder conspiracy after soldier murder Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden - Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      By Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday … More »British police ponder conspiracy after soldier murder

      A police officer guards a block of flats in Greenwich following a raid in connection with the killing of a British soldier in nearby Woolwich

      By Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday into whether the two suspected killers, British men of Nigerian descent, were part of a wider conspiracy. The two suspects, aged 22 and 28, are under guard …

    • ECB's Draghi: 'Imperative' to set up new bank body DAVID McHUGH - AP - 12 hrs ago

      FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said it was "imperative" that Europe's leaders create a new agency with powers to restructure busted … More »ECB's Draghi: 'Imperative' to set up new bank body

      FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said it was "imperative" that Europe's leaders create a new agency with powers to restructure busted banks in order to help the region leave its economic and financial crisis behind it once and for all.

    • ECB official: New bank authority 'indispensable' DAVID McHUGH - AP - 12 hrs ago

      FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said it was "imperative" that Europe's leaders create a new agency with powers to restructure busted … More »ECB official: New bank authority 'indispensable'

      FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said it was "imperative" that Europe's leaders create a new agency with powers to restructure busted banks in order to help the region leave its economic and financial crisis behind it once and for all.

    • Comedian Jerry Lewis poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Max Rose at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
      Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics JAKE COYLE - AP - 13 hrs ago

      CANNES, France (AP) — Ladies? Don't make him laugh. More »Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics

      Comedian Jerry Lewis poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Max Rose at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

      CANNES, France (AP) — Ladies? Don't make him laugh.

    • Floral tributes are seen placed near the scene of the killing of a British soldier in Woolwich, southeast London
      Insight - In attacker's argot, Londoners shocked to hear one of their own Michael Holden and Peter Graff - Reuters - 14 hrs ago

      By Michael Holden and Peter Graff LONDON (Reuters) - In the lurid scene of the red-handed knifeman describing his motives for hacking to death a British soldier in broad … More »Insight - In attacker's argot, Londoners shocked to hear one of their own

      Floral tributes are seen placed near the scene of the killing of a British soldier in Woolwich, southeast London

      By Michael Holden and Peter Graff LONDON (Reuters) - In the lurid scene of the red-handed knifeman describing his motives for hacking to death a British soldier in broad daylight, perhaps the most chilling aspect for many Londoners was the man's unmistakably familiar accent. Michael Adebolajo, 28, who was filmed wielding …

    • IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde, leaves her apartment building before appearing in French court, in Paris, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Lagarde is being investigated by a special French court over a controversial arbitrage deal, which she oversaw as French Finance minister in 2008. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
      IMF chief Lagarde in court in fraud probe ANGELA CHARLTON - AP - 14 hrs ago

      PARIS (AP) — International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde faced hours of questioning at a special Paris court Thursday over her role in the 400 million euro ($520 … More »IMF chief Lagarde in court in fraud probe

      IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde, leaves her apartment building before appearing in French court, in Paris, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Lagarde is being investigated by a special French court over a controversial arbitrage deal, which she oversaw as French Finance minister in 2008. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

      PARIS (AP) — International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde faced hours of questioning at a special Paris court Thursday over her role in the 400 million euro ($520 million) pay-off to a controversial businessman when she was France's finance minister.

    • Police and forensic officers near the scene of an apparent attack which has left one man confirmed dead and two people injured near Woolwich barracks in London Wednesday, May, 22, 2013. British officials said one person has died and at least two people have been wounded in an attack in southeast London. Scotland Yard said officers responded to reports of an assault Wednesday afternoon in the London neighbourhood of Woolwich. London Ambulance service said one man was found dead at the scene and two other men were taken to the hospital, with one in serious condition.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
      Q&A: What is known about London attack The Associated Press - AP - 14 hrs ago

      A look at the key known facts about attack in south London in which two men killed a British soldier near military barracks Wednesday. More »Q&A: What is known about London attack

      Police and forensic officers near the scene of an apparent attack which has left one man confirmed dead and two people injured near Woolwich barracks in London Wednesday, May, 22, 2013. British officials said one person has died and at least two people have been wounded in an attack in southeast London. Scotland Yard said officers responded to reports of an assault Wednesday afternoon in the London neighbourhood of Woolwich. London Ambulance service said one man was found dead at the scene and two other men were taken to the hospital, with one in serious condition.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

      A look at the key known facts about attack in south London in which two men killed a British soldier near military barracks Wednesday.

    • Appellate court: Berlusconi ran illegal scheme COLLEEN BARRY - AP - 14 hrs ago

      MILAN (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday called "surreal" the judicial reasoning behind an appellate court's decision to uphold his guilty verdict … More »Appellate court: Berlusconi ran illegal scheme

      MILAN (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday called "surreal" the judicial reasoning behind an appellate court's decision to uphold his guilty verdict and four-year jail term in a tax fraud case.

    • Police search team leave the scene of a terror attack in Woolwich, southeast London, Thursday, May 23, 2013. A member of armed forces was attacked and killed by two men on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
      Muslim hardliners ID London terror suspect PAISLEY DODDS and GREGORY KATZ - AP - 15 hrs ago

      LONDON (AP) — Two Muslim hardliners say the man seen wielding a bloody butcher's knife after the killing of a British soldier is a Muslim convert who took part in demonstrations … More »Muslim hardliners ID London terror suspect

      Police search team leave the scene of a terror attack in Woolwich, southeast London, Thursday, May 23, 2013. A member of armed forces was attacked and killed by two men on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

      LONDON (AP) — Two Muslim hardliners say the man seen wielding a bloody butcher's knife after the killing of a British soldier is a Muslim convert who took part in demonstrations with the banned radical group al-Muhajiroun.

     

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