Tag: United Kingdom
Mystery of missing Rolf Harris painting remains unsolved
The mystery surrounding a missing Rolf Harris painting worth 100,000 pounds ($165,000) has taken a fresh twist, with a British court clearing an art dealer of being involved in its disappearance.[MORE]
Man guilty of $55m pyramid scheme
A British court has found a man guilty of defrauding thousands of investors out of 34 million pounds ($55.6 million) through a series of pyramid scams.[MORE]
Sunderland savour valuable victory
Darren Bent's first Premier League hat-trick helped inspire Sunderland to a badly-needed 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light this morning (AEDT).[MORE]
Five-star Arsenal turns on the style
Arsenal swept into the Champions League quarter-finals on the back of a Nicklas Bendtner hat-trick in a majestic 5-0 win against Porto this morning (AEDT).[MORE]
Wall Street rises on anniversary of bear market low
It is one year today since US stocks fell to their lowest level in more than 12 years, amid Wall Street's worst point in the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Rooney fit for Becks homecoming
Wayne Rooney will be fit for Manchester United's Champions League clash with AC Milan tomorrow morning (AEDT), United boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on the eve of the match.[MORE]
Dog owners told to get attack insurance
Dog owners in England and Wales will have to take out insurance against their pets biting people under government plans to tackle the increasing number of dangerous breeds.[MORE]
Belfast police decision 'marks end to decades of strife'
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has welcomed the decision of the Northern Ireland Assembly to take over responsibility for policing and justice from London.[MORE]
Pink Floyd battles EMI over online royalties
British rock band Pink Floyd have launched legal action against record label EMI in a case that centres around royalty payments and how music is sold in the digital age.[MORE]
NZ soldier saves colleagues from grenade
A New Zealander serving with British forces in Afghanistan has played down his bravery after saving two comrades' lives by throwing back a live Taliban hand grenade about to explode next to them.[MORE]
Benitez slams Liverpool's attitude
Rafael Benitez has challenged his Liverpool side to improve its attitude to stand a chance of reaching the Champions League after slipping to a 1-0 defeat at Wigan.[MORE]
Wigan inflict painful defeat on Liverpool
Liverpool's Champions League aspirations suffered a serious blow with a shock 1-0 loss away to Wigan Athletic this morning (AEDT).[MORE]
Local shares slip in early trading
Australian stocks have opened slightly lower, after a mixed finish on Wall Street.[MORE]
Mum's torment as Bulger killer 're-offends'
James Bulger's mother tells of her torment after one of her son's killers is recalled to jail over reported child porn.[MORE]
Kookaburras head to semis on top
Favourites Australia sweated to a 2-1 win over Pakistan overnight to join England in the semi-finals from group B in the hockey World Cup.[MORE]
Netizens consider access a human right
Four in five adults believe access to the internet is a fundamental right - with those feelings particularly strong in South Korea and China - and half believe it should never be regulated, according to a global survey.[MORE]
Bulger killer faces 'serious allegations'
The British government says one of toddler James Bulger's killers was sent back to prison to ensure "extremely serious allegations" made against him are properly investigated.[MORE]
Carragher prepared to leave Anfield
Long-serving Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists he would have no qualms about playing for another club if he is forced to leave Anfield.[MORE]
Geldof challenges BBC over Ethiopia aid claim
Bob Geldof has again denied claims that money for starving Ethiopians was used by rebel groups to buy weapons.[MORE]
Britain suffer Davis Cup humiliation
Great Britain slumped to a humiliating Davis Cup defeat to Lithuania, forcing them to the brink of Europe/Africa Zone Group III - the lowest tier of the competition.[MORE]
Everton pushes Hull deeper into trouble
Everton pushed Hull deeper into the relegation mire as Mikel Arteta's double inspired a 5-1 rout of the Tigers at Goodison Park overnight.[MORE]
Strong start for local shares
The local share market has opened more than one per cent higher, after some solid gains on overseas markets last Friday.[MORE]
Former PM savages Brown over Afghan visit
British PM Gordon Brown has been accused of using British troops in Afghanistan as a political prop.[MORE]
Terry triumphant as Chelsea choke Stoke
John Terry had a rare moment of cheer overnight, scoring one goal and laying on the other as Chelsea marched into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over visitors Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.[MORE]
Gunners sweat on Fabregas injury
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will make a decision on whether Cesc Fabregas will play in the vital Champions League game with Porto in the next 48 hours after the Spain star's latest injury setback.[MORE]
