Kidnap plot charge man in court

" Last Updated: Friday, 9 February 2007, 16:05 GMT E-mail this to a friend Printable version Kidnap plot charge man in court Police van arriving at court The accused were taken by police escort to London A man accused of involvement in an alleged plan to kidnap and kill a...

Couple Gets 22 years in Jail for Torturing Disabled Daughter

"Samuel Duncan, 26, was given 10-and-a-half-years and Kimberley Harte, 23, 11-and-a-half-years, after "revolting abuse" in which boiling liquid was poured over the child's hands, her hair was ripped out, she was repeatedly kicked in the groin and forced to sleep naked in a...

The Tower of London

The monarchy is a constant source of fascination and intrigue for visitors and residents alike. Ever since William the Conqueror used Westminster Abbey for his coronation in 1066, London has been the Royal capital...

Cherie Blair 'split Cabinet in Catholic adoption row'

"Senior cabinet ministers have told MPs privately that Cherie Blair is the cause of the cabinet split over demands to exempt Roman Catholic adoption agencies from equality laws on gay adoption. The row intensified yesterday when the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac...

Blair aide arrested

"Ruth Turner, a close aide to Tony Blair, has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the "cash for honours" affair. Ms Turner, the director of government relations at Downing Street, was arrested and questioned by police this morning...

Today in history - Jan. 15

"Today is Monday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2007. There are 350 days left in the year. This is the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 15, 1929, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta. On this date: In 1559, England's...

'Gordon to send son to state school'

Sunday, January 14, 2007 Gordon Brown is to send his elder son to a non-denominational state school. The Chancellor's decision contrasts sharply with Tony Blair's educational choices for his family - who went to selective church schools. It will also be seen as a rebuke for...

Man Dead in Latest Shooting in Greater Vancouver

"A 35-year-old man is dead following the latest shooting in Richmond, which comes just a week after a gang gun battle rocked a quiet neighbourhood in the Lower Mainland city. Police say they got a call early early Thursday morning reporting a man had been shot in his vehicle...

Today in history - Nov. 20

"Today is Monday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2006. There are 41 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 20, 1947, Britain's future queen, Princess Elizabeth, married Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, in a ceremony broadcast worldwide from Westminster...

Hit-and-run driver hits stroller; mom, 2 kids killed

"A hit-and-run driver struck a couple crossing a street with a stroller, killing a woman and her two young children and injuring the youngsters' father, police said. Two men were arrested early Saturday. Wreckage from the stroller was strewn across the busy intersection...

Science still out on condoms Bush pushes exorcisms

Bush tries to appoint family planning doctor from the UK as new Surgeon General. New campaign to battle teen pregnancy "abstinence and exorcisms" coming to a public school near you. "A family planning doctor told...

The Pope must die, says Muslim

"A notorious Muslim extremist told a demonstration in London yesterday that the Pope should face execution."

Wildcats pull away late, win last game - Arizona Daily Star

" Canadian trip considered 'real good weekend' By Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 09.05.2006 advertisement NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia — While Arizona basketball players slumped down on plastic folding chairs in an exercise studio at...

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