Britain

One president for 27 nations: Can Tony Blair lead Europe?

Britain's former prime minister is poised to be the first-ever president of the European Union – a notion that's causing some unease on the continent.

British warning: Summer is forced marriage season

At least 5,000 women and girls were sent abroad to marry last year, according to a government report. Britain is toughening its stand against the practice with 'rescue’ teams, hotlines, and a new campaign to protect women.

Iran's mass arrests: Broadest since 1979 Islamic revolution

Eight Iranian employees of the British embassy in Tehran were arrested Sunday and stood accused of inciting unrest over the June 12 presidential election, reports the government-linked Fars news agency.

Bottom line for Palestinian entrepreneurs: Reinvent the economy

Israeli restrictions and dependence on foreign aid have stifled the all-important business sector.

European elections pound Britain's Brown

The prime minister is fighting to win over rebels in his Labour Party after it suffered its worst results in a century.

Somali piracy a boost for London's shipping insurers

As the frequency of attacks rises, so, too, does cost of coverage for vessels plying pirate-infested waters.

As it leaves Iraq, Britain looks warily to Afghanistan

British politicians called for an investigation into intelligence mistakes that led the country into the Iraq war.

In sunny Turks and Caicos, 'political amorality' forces Britain to retake control

Michael Misick resigned as prime minister of the Caribbean island on Mar. 23 amid corruption allegations. He calls Britain's return to direct rule 'modern-day colonialism.'

At G-20 summit, a fragile web of relationships shapes outcomes

The Obama-Hu exchange seemed to go well, while dinner Wednesday night gave Obama and Germany's Merkel a chance to reach greater détente.

Sarkozy threatens to bolt. Brown, Obama don't buy it

Blizzard can't stop Tony Blair from trying to cool Gaza conflict

Somali pirates attack tanker loaded with oil

Saturday's attack highlights the difficulty international forces face in patrolling the waters off Africa's coast.

Warnings issued ahead of Bali bombers' execution

The Indonesian men who were convicted of killing 202 nightclubgoers have called for revenge attacks against Westerners.

Why Britain is leading the world out of the banking crisis

On Tuesday, the US was the latest nation to follow Gordon Brown's blueprint for rescuing banks.

Will Britain's rescue plan work?

Prime Minister Brown unveiled an $87 billion plan Wednesday to buttress British banks. Hailed by some European leaders, credit markets responded tepidly.

Labour defeat a blow for Britain's Gordon Brown

The prime minister faces intense pressure for change after his party lost in a once-safe Scottish constituency.

The Oreo invades Britain

What fresh vulgarity have the Yanks brought now? Milk dunking!

As Britain votes, Gordon Brown faces first big test

The prime minister's Labour Party, the dominant force in British politics for over a decade, is trailing the Conservatives by as much as 18 percent ahead of Thursday's local elections.

Bruni and Sarkozy disarm the British in cross-Channel charm offensive

France's first couple breeze past centuries of British-French antagonism on two-day state visit.

Inquiry: British police bugged Muslim MP

A former police officer admitted bugging lawmaker Sadiq Khan's prison visit with Al Qaeda suspect Babar Ahmad.