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British PM backs shareholder curbs on big bonuses

Britain's government is looking to introduce laws that grant company shareholders the power to veto executive pay packages, Prime Minister David Cameron said Sunday, in a bid to address public anger at many bosses' lavish salaries and bonuses.

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Gala premiere, then quiet 30th for Kate Middleton

After attending a gala film premiere in a full-length lacy evening gown, Kate Middleton stepped out of the public gaze Monday to celebrate her milestone 30th birthday in private.

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UK leader wants health service to help industry

Britain's publicly-funded National Health Service should share all patient data anonymously with private health care companies to boost innovation in a key U.K. industry, Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday.

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Top official challenged in UK border check fiasco

Britain's former border chief on Tuesday denied accusations by Home Secretary Theresa May that he acted without authority in relaxing some passport checks during the busy summer tourist season.

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Billionaire battle: Russians take feud to UK court

They were once said to be like father and son, vacationing, signing deals, and socializing at the Kremlin together. But these days two of Russia's richest men can't stand each other — and they're trading insults in a spectacularly expensive public feud.

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Saint Martins' fashion grads can connect the dots

A shabby community sports hall doesn't seem like the place for London's fashion elite to gather for a show by a bunch of 22-year-olds.

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Internet chatter up on bin Laden revenge attacks

Pipe bombs, a targeted car crash, a lone gunman: Western intelligence officials said Friday they are seeing increased Internet and phone chatter about cheap, small-scale terror attacks to avenge the death of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.

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Britain braces for royal wedding's king-sized bill

It may be the stuff fairytales are made of — but Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding comes with a hefty real-life price tag.

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Kate's royal wedding dress still veiled in mystery

Will it have sleeves? A sweeping train? Antique lace, or bead work?

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US fans descend on London for wedding madness

For hardcore fans of the British monarchy, sitting glued to the television with popcorn just doesn't cut it for an occasion like a royal wedding.

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William, Kate try to carve out some private time

Shunning an immediate overseas honeymoon and opting instead for a quiet weekend at a secret British location, Prince William and Kate Middleton made it clear Saturday they want to carve out some space for themselves.

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Flood of royal wedding smartphone apps hits market

Not feeling the royal wedding spirit yet? It may be time to download a countdown clock to your smartphone.

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All eyes on stylist Blow, years after her death

Valentino admired her style, Naomi Campbell called her a huge inspiration and Boy George said she was what fashion was all about.

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Panda politics: China sending 2 pandas to Scotland

China's deputy premier kicked off talks with senior British officials Monday, charming Britain with trade deals and a loan of two giant pandas.

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Study tracks turtles journey across South Atlantic

Leatherback turtles swim for thousands of miles across the South Atlantic to get to their feeding grounds, a trip that takes some of them 150 days to complete, researchers said Wednesday.

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Russian 'spy' challenges deportation from UK

Lawyers for a Russian woman detained in Britain on suspicion of spying challenged her deportation order Thursday, claiming she was the innocent victim of a bungled secret service operation.

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Leaked cables show US, UK quarrel on spy flights

British officials complained to U.S. diplomats about secret American spy flights using foreign U.K. airbases, fearing that the data collected during those missions could implicate their country in potential human rights violations, according to secret diplomatic memos released by WikiLeaks.

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British brides live in fear of royal wedding date

The wedding of Wills and Kate is the only one that matters next year. Unless, of course, you're having one yourself.

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Queen, Prince William lead UK service for war dead

Queen Elizabeth II led a solemn annual ceremony to honor the country's war dead on Sunday, as her grandson Prince William flew out to Afghanistan to meet with troops and attend a memorial service there.

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Suspicious package found at Glasgow Airport

Part of Glasgow Airport in Scotland was evacuated after a suspicious package was found there, a spokesman said Wednesday.

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Newly released files show Hitler's daily routine

Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler liked to have bread and marmalade for breakfast and was described as mild-mannered during personal exchanges, according to newly released documents.

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WikiLeaks chief lashes out at media during debate

WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange lashed out at the mainstream media during a debate at a London university Thursday, fighting back at a string of unfavorable stories that have appeared since his organization's publication of a cache of U.S. intelligence documents.

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Airbrush alert: UK wants to keep fashion ads real

Beware those impossibly tiny waists and never-ending legs: looking at too much airbrushed beauty in glossy magazines can be hazardous to your health.

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Meat from cloned cow offspring in UK food chain

Meat from the offspring of a cloned cow in the United States entered the British food chain without official authorization, the UK's Food Standards Agency said Tuesday.

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British royals expand online presence with Flickr

These aren't your average family snapshots.

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