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Bets on royal baby to boost UK’s economy
Britain’s officials are hoping that the impending royal birth will produce a bouncing baby buoy for the economy.
Floods in Britain highlight insurance irregularities
With more storms on the way in Britain, the government and the United Kingdom’s insurance industry are engaged in mutual finger-pointing.
G4S hurts its future with Olympic contract debacle
The company heading Olympic security, G4S, has acknowledged the company’s failure to hire enough guards has turned into a national embarrassment.
UK runs risk of exceeding Olympic budget
Britain’s spending watchdogs warned Olympic organisers of the risk of exceeding their £9.3-billion budget and have little room for unforeseen costs.
Top Olympic tickets for sale, but it will cost you
Hospitality packages are a new venture for the Olympics, giving smaller businesses and people with extra money a different experience of the event.
BBC apologises for interview gaffe
The BBC has admitted it was taken for a ride by a cabbie. The network apologised to its viewers for a studio mix-up that resulted in a cab driver appearing on live television as…
Bush speech an ‘obstinate bid for popularity’
World commentators have characterised United States President George Bush’s State of the Union speech as an obstinate bid to regain popularity with unrealistic promises,…
Elton John ties the knot
Britain’s most famous gay couple — Sir Elton John and Canadian filmmaker David Furnish — tied the knot on Wednesday in a star-studded event that capped the first week of…
Thousands expected at Elton John wedding venue
Rock star Elton John is tying the knot with long-time partner David Furnish Wednesday, in a civil-union ceremony seen as a watershed in the struggle for gay rights — and as the…
Gunmen seize Iraq police station
Shi’ite gunmen seized an Iraq police station in the Shi’ite holy city of Najaf and held it for two hours on Thursday in the first outbreak of fighting since an agreement to end…