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- Ennis ready for heptathlon battle
Great Britain's Jessica Ennis admits she faces a tough battle in the last two events if she is to add European heptathlon gold to her world title.
BBC News. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:33:08 +0000.
- Murderer sues over attack
LONDON - ONE of Britain's most notorious murderers is suing prison authorities for failing to protect him after his throat was slashed by another inmate. ...
Straits Times. 31 Jul 2010 11:09 GMT.
- Pakistan protest over PM comments
Pakistani intelligence officials cancel a visit to Britain in protest at comments made by David Cameron about Pakistan's alleged links to terror.
BBC News. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:23:10 +0000.
- Journeys: British Dorm Rooms Substitute for Hotels
At more than two dozen universities in 20 cities in Britain, dormitories are transformed into bed-and-breakfasts during school breaks.
By Jennifer Conlin. International Herald Tribune. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:15:02 GMT.
- Theater: In London, Young Playwrights, Including O’Neill
Ben Brantley in London considers “Spur of the Moment,” written by a 17-year-old, and early works by Eugene O’Neill and Tennessee Williams.
By Ben Brantley. International Herald Tribune. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:13:11 GMT.
- London's Bike-Rental System Aims to Ease Road Congestion
The $150 million system is second largest of its kind in the world; riders pick up bikes from one of more than 300 stations.
Jennifer Glasse. Voice of America. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:33:04 GMT.
- Clarence House solar panels plan
Plans to put solar panels on the roof of the Prince of Wales' London home could encourage others to take up green technology, according to officials behind the proposal.
Irish Independent. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:02:13 GMT.
- Outspoken British PM embroiled in diplomatic rows
In just a few days, new Prime Minister David Cameron has openly declared Britain is no more than the "junior partner" of the US, irritated Israelis by calling Gaza a prison camp and enraged Pakistanis by suggesting their country ...
New Zealand Herald. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +1200.
- British PM Defends Remarks on Pakistan and Terrorism
David Cameron says Britain wants a strong, stable Pakistan that does not 'promote the export of terror' to India or anywhere else.
Anjana Pasricha. Voice of America. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:25:28 GMT.
- Australia Wool Innovation names Euro RSCG agency of record
Londonand#8212;Australia Wool Innovation, an industry group that represents more than 29,000 Australian wool producers, has selected Euro RSCG Worldwide, London, as its global agency of record.
BtoB Magazine. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:26:00 EST.
Facts About The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is an island
nation in western Europe, comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and
Northern Ireland. Its capital city is London. The UK's
national currency is the Pound Sterling.
English is the primary language used in the UK, although Gaelic and Welsh
are spoken by minorities. In 2007, the United Kingdom's estimated
population was 60,776,000.
For more news and information about the United Kingdom, visit the official
UK government
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