Lords overturn Saudi probe ruling

The House of Lords, the UK's version of a less-powerful US senate, has reversed a high court decision that ruled it was unlawful for the Serious Fraud Office to halt an investigation into a Saudi Arms deal. The investigation was dropped over fears that it would threaten...

'Wardrobe Malfunction' Fine cancelled by Court

What gets me about this article is the final few lines - For nearly four years, Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Timberlake have been claiming that this was an accidental exposure, and it wasn't planned.  They've been saying that it was a wardrobe malfunction that surprised both of...

Government relents and scraps fuel duty rise

The UK government has cancelled a planned 2p rise in fuel tax in light of the ever increasing petrol prices. However the timing to the decision, coming as it does shortly before the very important by-election in Glasgow East, has being deemed suspicious. Gordon Brown may be...

French shooting show injures 16

" Four of the wounded are in a critical condition, including a young child. A Defence Ministry official said the incident occurred during a demonstration of hostage-freeing techniques at a barracks in Aude. The soldier who fired the shots has been detained. It is not...

US releases border strike footage

The US, saying it was actingin "self defence," has released footage of a controversial air raid that Pakistan sayskilled 11 of its...

Court rules SFO unlawfully ended Saudi probe

"  A court ruled on Thursday that the country's Serious Fraud  Office (SFO) acted unlawfully in  ending investigations into allegations of bribery and  corruption in arms deals with Saudi Arabia. Two judges allowed a challenge brought by...