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World
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International
4/29/2012 5:32:27 PM
International humanitarian movement condemns the killing of a British staff member in Pakistan; local police reports that Taliban had claimed responsibility for the killing, saying a ransom had not been paid
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World
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Region
4/29/2012 2:55:59 PM
A South African company says that its employees, a South African and a local South Sudanese, were abducted with a British UN employee and a Norwegian by the Sudanese military
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World
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International
4/19/2012 2:21:14 PM
Outspoken left-wing British parliament veteran George Galloway returns to the House of Commons after 'mammoth vote'
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Books
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World
4/18/2012 5:44:34 PM
Six short-listed novels, with themes ranging from the Amazonian rainforest to ancient Greek legends, go head-to-head in the prestigious UK-based women's literary prize; results due 30 May
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Sports
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World
4/18/2012 11:39:43 AM
Beckham would be one of three over-age players allowed on the squad if he is selected
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World
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International
4/13/2012 10:55:25 AM
British PM David Cameron visits Myanmar's ex-general and President Thein Sein; the visit is the first by a Western head of government to the country that stayed under military rule since 1962
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Arts & Culture
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Stage & Street
4/9/2012 3:09:00 PM
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, in collaboration with the British Council in Libya, opened an exhibition presenting graffiti and paintings by both international and Libyan artists
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Arts & Culture
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Visual Art
4/8/2012 11:00:51 AM
Under a crescent moon, Christiaan Nagel works quickly; within minutes the polyurethane fungus stands tall over the street below — an impromptu landmark to be enjoyed and photographed by passers-by
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World
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International
4/3/2012 6:14:05 PM
Private American buyer purchases copy of original telex for £7,500 in London auction; Message was sent by British commander to government informing them of Argentina's surrender in Falklands war
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World
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Region
3/29/2012 7:17:18 PM
A British national is among two freelance journalists killed while attempting to enter Syria through Syrian-Turkish border
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Business
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Economy
3/27/2012 11:49:03 AM
Source close to the Abu Dhabi ruling family says the royal family is discussing a stake in state-owned Royal Bank of Scotland with the British government
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Business
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Economy
3/26/2012 3:06:29 PM
British firm has struck oil in northern region, Mwai Kibaki announces
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Business
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Economy
3/26/2012 1:00:00 PM
Chemicals causing additional health problems are present in illicit cigarette brands, new government research claims
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Business
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Economy
3/19/2012 12:11:13 PM
British prime minister says private sector could play important role in upgrading country's infrastructure
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Business
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Economy
3/19/2012 11:18:38 AM
British oil expats get the highest premium in Nigeria, earning nearly half a million dollars, well above oil rich countries such as Iraq or Libya, Curzon Partnership research shows
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World
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Region
3/14/2012 2:56:04 PM
Two British journalists working for Iran's English language Press TV, detained for spying in Libya by a group of militants, have been transferred to government custody
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Egypt
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3/14/2012 2:34:51 PM
Islamists are aware of Egypt's main challenges, it's too early to judge their performance, we welcome pledge to respect Israel treaty, says UK diplomat in an interview with Ahram Online's correspondent in London
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Arts & Culture
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Film
3/13/2012 2:53:16 PM
Pair of British filmmakers turn to internet to raise funds for their documentary on Egypt's 18-day uprising 'Over the Wall'
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World
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Region
3/10/2012 2:49:45 PM
Nigerian security interrogate eight suspects over the killing of two European engineers amid a row between Italy and Britain over the incident
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Arts & Culture
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Film
3/10/2012 9:42:16 AM
An archivist at the British Film Institute has stumbled across a 1901 movie just one minute long which turns out to be the earliest surviving film featuring a character from the works of Charles Dickens
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