Radical British Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary announced he’s “postponing” his Washington rally calling for Sharia law in the United States. In a video address on his website, Choudary didn’t provide a new date for his protest, which was scheduled for Thursday. (more)
Britain’s special envoy to Afghanistan, known for his scepticism about the western war effort and his support for peace talks with the Taliban, has stepped down just a month before a critical international conference in Kabul. (more)
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of travelers face the renewed threat of disruption in coming weeks after the union representing British Airways cabin crews won a landmark ruling against a legal block on its planned strikes. (more)
The British election saga is over, and the new prime minister finally has the keys to 10 Downing Street. Despite his newfound power, David Cameron is the first to say that the key to his success, present and future, is his “secret weapon:” wife Samantha Cameron. (more)
David Cameron opened talks with Nick Clegg today about a possible power sharing deal after making a “big, open and comprehensive offer” to the Lib Dem leader in the wake of Britain’s first hung parliament since 1974. (more)
A British family is at the centre of am astonishing legal case in America after telling a luxury hotel they did not want to be served by a black waiter. (more)
Thai protesters garnered plenty of attention this past week when they turned their demonstrations into a blood sport. After the country’s president resisted pressure from 10,000 anti-government “red shirts” on Sunday, leaders of the anti-government rallies promised they would: (more)
“Is that all you’ve got you f-cking wanker?!” (more)
The United States’ British embassy will be moving in London. To a cube. A very, very cool looking cube:
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The number of people who feel a pressing need to vote in general elections is declining, according to a government-backed survey. (more)
LONDON (AP) — A union representing British Airways cabin crew said Monday it will hold a strike vote in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions. (more)
