Tag: United Kingdom
Wenger tells Fabregas to stay and win title
Arsene Wenger has urged unsettled captain Cesc Fabregas to forget about a dream move to Barcelona and focus on helping Arsenal win the Premier League.[MORE]
British MPs to face court over expenses scandal
Four British politicians implicated in the MP expenses scandal have lost their bid to have their cases heard by parliament, instead of a court.[MORE]
Deputy leader doubted case for Iraq war
Britain's former deputy prime minister, John Prescott, has told the Iraq inquiry he was nervous about the intelligence being relied on before the invasion in 2003.[MORE]
Inspirational chat helps Tseng take control
A pep talk from golfing great Annika Sorenstam spurred Taiwan's Yani Tseng to grab a commanding four-shot lead after the second round of the women's British Open.[MORE]
England's James joins Bristol City
England goalkeeper David James has completed a surprise switch to second-tier side Bristol City.[MORE]
Birthday boy Anderson routs Pakistan
James Anderson celebrated his 28th birthday with another impressive display at Trent Bridge as Pakistan collapsed on the second day of the first Test.[MORE]
Henry keen to keep Mason
North Queensland coach Neil Henry says he will do everything he can to keep Willie Mason at the Cowboys despite reports of offers from English Super League clubs.[MORE]
BA losses widen on strike action, ash cloud
British Airways has revealed its net losses have widened to 122 million pounds ($211 million) in its first quarter as strike action and the volcanic ash cloud grounded flights.[MORE]
London launches bike hire scheme
The first large-scale bicycle hire scheme in Britain will get under way in London on Friday (local time). [MORE]
Sheens expects more English arrivals
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says the success of English players such as Gareth Ellis and South Sydney's Sam Burgess will only bring more overseas stars to the NRL.[MORE]
Maths solves sperm movement mystery
UK scientists may have unravelled one of the long-standing mysteries of human fertility: why sperm cells tend to behave like tiny, surface-seeking missiles.[MORE]
Beckham rubbishes West Ham rumours
David Beckham has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to West Ham, with his spokesman insisting that the former England skipper is happy with life at LA Galaxy.[MORE]
Google cleared over collection of private data
Britain's data protection watchdog says Google had probably not captured 'significant' private details with its Street View cars.[MORE]
Eastwood seeking NRL return
New Zealand international Greg Eastwood is set for a return to the NRL after being granted a release by Super League champions Leeds.[MORE]
Liverpool, Juve in winning Europa starts
European giants Liverpool and Juventus have begun life under new coaches with victories in the first legs of their Europa League third qualifying round ties.[MORE]
Karazai urges action against Pakistan Taliban
Afghan president Hamid Karzai has accused the United States and its allies of failing to take action against the Taliban beyond its borders.[MORE]
Hull off to fine British Open start
Australia's Katherine Hull rammed home an eagle putt on the 18th green to snatch a share of the lead with two-time major winner Yani Tseng after the first round of the women's British Open in Southport, England.[MORE]
Hughes the man for Fulham
English Premier League side Fulham has named former Wales and Manchester City boss Mark Hughes as its new manager to succeed Roy Hodgson.[MORE]
Churchill's dentures snapped up at auction
The dentures of Britain's war-time prime minister, Winston Churchill, have gone under the hammer[MORE]
Cameron ends trade trip after sparking terror row
British prime minister David Cameron has wrapped up his first trade visit abroad amid criticism of his comments about the "export of terror" from Pakistan.[MORE]
Morgan ton puts England on top
England's Eoin Morgan plundered 125 not out for his maiden Test century to help dig his team out of trouble and steer it to 4 for 331 at stumps on day one of the first Test against Pakistan.[MORE]
UK rules out return of Kohinoor diamond
The jewel in Britain's actual crown will not be returning to India, Prime Minister David Cameron says, ruling out any repatriation of the famed Kohinoor diamond.[MORE]
Churchill's false teeth go on sale
A set of dentures made for Britain's war-time prime minister Winston Churchill have gone under the hammer in Britain.[MORE]
Detained Aussie asks for Britain's help
A Cairns man who was detained in Indonesia has asked the British government for assistance.[MORE]
New striker helps United crush MLS
Mexican Javier Hernandez has scored on his debut as Manchester United crushed the Major League Soccer All Stars 5-2.[MORE]
