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British PM reaches out to Europe at Davos British Prime Minister David Cameron insisted he was not turning his back on Europe as he came face to face with world leaders for the first time since unveiling plans for an EU referendum.

27 January 2013

British voters would choose to quit EU: poll Britain would vote to quit the European Union if Prime Minister David Cameron's promised referendum was held today.

27 January 2013

Australia joins Europeans in Benghazi threat alert Britain, Germany, the Netherlands and Australia have all urged their citizens to leave the Libyan city of Benghazi due to a "specific, imminent threat to Westerners", linked to French action in Mali.

27 January 2013

Assange hits out at WikiLeaks movie WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hit out on Wednesday at a Hollywood film about his secret-spilling website, calling the movie "a massive propaganda attack".

25 January 2013

Global elite to confront British PM on EU plan British Prime Minister David Cameron faces a frosty reception from the global elite at the annual Davos meeting on Thursday after his vow to hold a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU.

25 January 2013

Prince Harry lashes out at press on return from war zone Britain's Prince Harry described his "anger" at the media and accused newspapers of printing "rubbish" and depriving him of a private life in comments released as he completed his tour of duty Monday.

23 January 2013

Climate: 'Rock' fix for oceans is badly flawed: study Claims that global warming can be braked by dissolving huge quantities of rock in the sea to absorb carbon emissions are laden with flaws.

22 January 2013

HSBC to pay $249 mn fine for US mortgage abuse British bank HSBC has agreed to pay $249 million in compensation to home-loan borrowers hurt in the massive US mortgage and foreclosure scandal.

19 January 2013

New UK Times editor raises Murdoch titles merger prospect The editor of British newspaper The Sunday Times was appointed Friday as acting editor of its sister title The Times, raising speculation that media baron Rupert Murdoch may seek to merge the two.

19 January 2013

Be kind to your seafood, study urges A lobster thrown live into boiling water may suffer for many seconds, said a scientist who argued Thursday that crustaceans can likely feel pain.

19 January 2013

Britain, Algeria working 'closely' on hostage crisis Britain is working "very closely at all levels" with Algeria after one of its citizens was reportedly killed and several others seized during an attack on an Algerian gas field, Foreign Secretary William Hague said Wednesday.

18 January 2013

British PM gambles with risky Europe speech British Prime Minister David Cameron gives a long-awaited speech in the Netherlands on Friday that could push his country towards the European exit door and put his own position at risk.

17 January 2013

Football: Fan anger mounts over Premier League ticket prices Discontent among supporters over spiralling English Premier League ticket prices is mounting, as fans attempt to make their voices heard and even followers of sworn enemies join forces to call for change.

15 January 2013

Sri Lanka draws flak over chief justice impeachment International criticism mounted Saturday over a move to impeach Sri Lanka's chief justice, with Britain demanding protection for the incumbent and the beleaguered legal profession in the former colony.

13 January 2013

The Shard pierces London's skyline -- and skewers critics The Shard -- western Europe's tallest skyscraper -- opens its viewing platform to the public on February 1, giving unrivalled views over London and defiantly snubbing critics of the gigantic tower.

12 January 2013

Kazakhstan eagle that escaped from its British owner feels good in the wild Kazakhstan golden eagle named Stan has flown away from its British owner and feels good in the wild.

11 January 2013

British flag raised in Belfast for first time since riots The British flag was hoisted over Belfast's City Hall on Wednesday for the first time since the decision not to fly it permanently sparked riots in Northern Ireland.

11 January 2013

Science gets a grip on finger wrinkles Getting pruney fingers from soaking in the bath is an evolutionary advantage, for it helps us get a better grip on objects under water.

09 January 2013

Pregnant Kate turns 31 Prince William's wife Catherine marks her 31st birthday on Wednesday, but her well-documented pregnancy is likely to make it a low-key celebration.

09 January 2013

US grants injunction against legal action to Kazakhstan's BTA bank The injunction issued by the Bankruptcy Court on January 3 blocks any enforcement of debts against the bank or its property in the U.S.

09 January 2013

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