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British politician makes waves, is accused of offering bounty for capture of Obama, Bush

Global Politics

Reports out of Pakistan say that Lord Nazir Ahmed offered a substantial cash reward for the capture of President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush. Ahmed has denied the allegations but the Labour Department has suspended him pending an investigation.

Rupert and James Murdoch to Testify at British Inquiry

Phone Hacking Scandal: Murdochs in the News Again

Global Politics

British Politician Offers $10 Million Bounty for the Capture of Obama and Bush

Phone Hacking Victims Testify in London

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A Closer Look at the Streets of London

Police in London say now 525 people have been arrested and one person is confirmed dead after three consecutive nights of rioting throughout Britain.  Prime Minister David Cameron spoke earlier this morning outside Downing House in an attempt to pacify the violence.  We’ve been hearing reports of looting and arson. Bristol resident Andy Valentine joins us to […]

British Newspaper Mired in Phone Hacking Scandal

Conflict & Justice

A newspaper in the UK is accused of hacking into the cell phone of a murdered girl.

President Obama in Britain, Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Libya

President Obama has been in wide-ranging talks in London with the British prime minister, David Cameron. Both leaders restated their commitment to maintaining the pressure on Libya and to ensure democracy in North Africa. At issue is also the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. Britain has said that it might support a Palestinian declaration of independence, something […]

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Gordon Brown set to step down as Labour Party leader

Global Politics

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that he will step down as Labour Party leader by September. This shocking announcement comes in the wake of last Thursday’s elections which saw the Conservative Party win the most seats, but not the majority.

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Britain gets its first televised debates for Prime Minister elections

Global Politics

Despite a history of contentious public battles, Britain has avoided televised debates between candidates for Prime Minister until last night. Nearly 10 million British viewers tuned in to watch candidates for the upcoming election debate issues.

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