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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron speaks to Pope Benedict XVI during a meeting at Archbishop's House, near Westminster Cathedral in central London, 18 September
18/09/2010 - Britain - The Vatican

Protesters prepare to demonstrate against Pope's visit

Pope Benedict XVI is set to hold an open-air vigil in London’s Hyde Park on Saturday as protesters prepare to demonstrate against the pontiff’s historic state visit

17/09/2010 - United Kingdom

Five arrested in potential Pope terror threat

British police arrested five men on Friday on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United Kingdom this week.

17/09/2010 - Pakistan - United Kingdom

Pakistani politician murdered in London

Pakistan’s biggest city Karachi has all but ground to a halt after the apparent murder in London of a leading politician exiled in Britain.

Gangland London
14/09/2010 - Crossroads

Gangland London

The murder of Damilola Taylor in London a decade ago roused the sympathy of the nation.

07/09/2010 - France - United Kingdom

British ex pat kills wife and burns body while drunk

A British man has been charged with aggravated murder for killing his wife, burning her body and burying it in cement at their chateau in north-west France, French prosecutors said on Tuesday.

07/09/2010 - United Kingdom

London stops for Tube strike

Paris wasn't the only European capital brought to a standstill by strike action on Tuesday: in the United Kingdom, thousands of London Underground employees walked out in protest at proposed job cuts.

05/09/2010 - Pakistan

Fourth Pakistan cricket player suspected of spot-fixing

A fourth Pakistan cricket player is being investigated over alleged match-fixing, according to a British newspaper report on Sunday.

French victory commemoration sparks Mauritius debate
05/09/2010 - Culture in France

French victory commemoration sparks Mauritius debate

France’s commemoration of its only naval victory during the Napoleonic wars has sparked debate in Mauritius, where it took place.

Pakistan cricket's spot-fixing scandal
05/09/2010 - Sports Insight

Pakistan cricket's spot-fixing scandal

The cricket world was rocked by a betting scandal last week that ended with three Pakistani cricketers being suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

03/09/2010 - France / United Kingdom

France and Britain dismiss talk of pooling aircraft carriers

France and Britain announced Friday they are talking about sharing the cost of military aircraft programmes, but rejected reports that they plan to merge their aircraft carrier fleets.

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