Tag Archives: UK

• News

  Police: 14-year-old fatally mauled by pack of dogs in UK

  Armed officers were confronted by a pack of dogs, described as “aggressive.” Four were killed, and a fifth, which was shut up elsewhere in the house, was contained.
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  Queen Elizabeth hospitalized

  The queen was taken to the hospital “as a precautionary measure,” the palace spokesman said, and is expected to stay at London’s King Edward VII Hospital for two days.
• News

  Meat industry under scrutiny as horsemeat scandal spreads

  A frozen food producer caught up in a scandal over horsemeat found in beef products in the United Kingdom, Sweden and France said Saturday it will sue the Romanian producer it blames for the problem.
• News

  Prince Harry’s ‘taste of blood’ combat remarks cause stir

  In Afghanistan, the media-savvy Taliban seized on the remarks and called Harry a “coward” for only speaking when he was out of danger.
• Offbeat

  Oompa Loompa attack: UK police hunt for pair after assault

  Police in Norfolk, UK are investigating after a man said he was attacked by four people dressed as “Oompa Loompas.”
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  Prank call DJs ‘heartbroken’ over nurse’s death

  The Australian radio hosts who pulled a royal prank on the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge are speaking out.
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  Hospital slams prank call radio station over nurse’s death

  The British hospital where a nurse apparently committed suicide after being duped by a hoax call condemned the radio station responsible in a strongly worded letter on Saturday.
• News

  Princess Kate spends another day in hospital with acute morning sickness

  Her husband, Prince William, arrived Tuesday morning to visit her at King Edward VII Hospital, after spending much of the day at her bedside Monday.
• News

  Leveson urges new independent regulator for UK press

  The British press should be regulated by an independent group supported by law and with the power to fine, a judge recommended Thursday.
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  Lawyer: New UK phone-hacking claims target Mirror newspapers

  The ripples of the UK phone hacking scandal have spread further afield, with ex-England soccer manager Sven-Goran Eriksson and others filing claims against the Mirror newspaper group.
• News

  Thousands to march against UK austerity

  Protesters are expected to march through London on Saturday to voice their opposition to austerity measures imposed by the UK government.
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  British Royalty Prince Harry deployed to Afghanistan

  His presence in Afghanistan is expected to boost morale among UK forces