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UK’s House of Commons passes anti-terror Bill

The United Kingdom’s top law-and-order official said on Tuesday he believes controversial proposals for a new anti-terrorism law will win the approval of Parliament’s upper…

Londoners riot over leather Ikea sofas

A man was stabbed and five other people received hospital treatment after thousands of bargain-hungry customers caused a stampede at the midnight opening of a new Ikea furniture…

Blair defends UK’s anti-terrorism efforts

British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday defended his government’s efforts to tackle terrorism in Britain against criticism they threaten civil rights. Blair also said he…

New battleground for British army

The British army is going into battle — for a slice of the sneaker market. A new running shoe that bears the force’s crossed-swords insignia and has the endorsement of army…

Blair ‘only recently’ aware of possible prisoner abuse

Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Monday that he only recently became aware of some specific allegations by the Red Cross that British and American troops had abused Iraqi…

How police bungled investigation of killer doctor

Police probably could have prevented family doctor Harold Shipman from murdering his last three victims if they had properly conducted their initial investigation, an inquiry…

Police question three North African men in ricin case

Police questioned three North African men on Wednesday after an officer was slain during an anti-terrorism raid linked to the recent discovery of the deadly poison ricin in London.