Political Correctness? Met seeks "special groups" to guard Queen

Accused of political correctness, Scotland Yard's Metropolitan Police (The Met) are seeking "special groups" to guard the Queen of England. " The Metropolitan Police has posted an advertisement inviting "special...

Madonna, Israel’s New BFF

Madonna and Israel's flag become one on stage after dining at the Tel Aviv restaurant with Tzipi Livni, oppisition leader in the Knesset, meeting Ptime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara. "A statement...

Two of the Queens staff at Windsor Castle have Swine Flu

Her majesty Queen Elizabeth better watch out, The News of the World newspaper in the UK has reported that two members of her household staff have came down with swine flu. They also report she has requested a full clean of Windsor Castle. " BUCKINGHAM Palace has been hit by...

Beauty Contests Bastions of Commitment to Principles & Integrity?

SHANNA MOAKLER RESIGNS FROM POST AS MISS CALIFORNIA PAGEANT DIRECTOR Just one day after learning that Carrie Prejean will keep her Miss California crown, state pageant director Shanna Moakler resigned. According...

Apeldoorn gets ready for Queensday and Queen Beatrix' visit

Next thursday April 30th it is Queensday in the Netherlands. On this day the Dutch celebrate their Royal House. Originally it was celebrated on the birthday of the ruling king or queen. However, since 1980 Queen...

Mexico's president given George Orwell's 1984 by the Queen

An unusual present from the Queen. Felipe Calderon was presented with a first edition during his visit to Buckinham Palace a few days ago. " A Palace spokeswoman said: "Apparently the president really admires...

The Queen and Mrs. Obama: Did the First Lady Break Protocol?

To the contrary, Her Royal Highness, the 82-year-old Queen Elizabeth II of England broke with traditional protocol when she put her arm around the First Lady in a rare  public show of affection. "Michelle...

No Dubai conversion for QE2?

From Off Radar NewsThere are a number of rumours circulating in Dubai that the massive conversion plans to transform the former Cunard cruise ship QE2 into a floating hotel/conference/leisure centre have fallen...

Ants restrained from undesired reproduction by peers

Normally worker ants are not supposed to mate. Their job is to build a hive and care for the hive queen’s offspring instead. But a new study showed that when worker ants actually break the taboo and reproduce,...

Detective murdered by al-Qaeda terrorist given Queen's Medal

A British detective who was killed while persuing a terrorism suspect has been awarded a George Cross by the queen for gallantry. The officer was originally denied the medal, sparking an outcry."Det Con Stephen Oake, 40, was originally nominated for a George Cross in the...

Security breach at Scottish palace

An investigation has been launched after plans of architectural drawings of the Queen's official residence in Scotland were found near a footpath The drawings found are for the Holyroodhouse, on Edinburgh's Royal...

What drops from the Sky on New Years? You will be Surprized!

In the United States most viewers watch the Ball drop in New York City but for many small towns other objects are dropped at the stroke of Midnight.  In Atlanta, for example, the Giant peach descends down a...

Pratchett 'Flabbergasted' by knighthood

Terry Pratchett has made his first public response to the news that he has been awarded a Knighthood in the Queen's New Year's Honours List. Pratchett has sold over 55 million books and is a campaigner for more...

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Christmas speech sparks row

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's a controversial Christmas Day broadcast on Britain's Channel 4 television as a counterpoint to queen's traditional broadcast has angered Britons.  British queen's...

Queen's speech speaks of a more sombre Christmas this year

The Queen will deliver her speech from Buckingham Palace tomorrow to the world, and she will focus on the impact of the global financial crisis this year. " "Christmas is a time for celebration. But this year...

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