Topic: Boris Johnson

Four British men admit guilt in London Stock Exchange bomb plot

A quartet of British men pleaded guilty to their roles in a plan to detonate explosives at the London Stock Exchange and other sites in December 2010.

After London riots, some bemoan damage to city's image ahead of 2012 Olympics

Olympians and businessmen express concern that a week of riots have hurt the city's image as a safe, world-class venue for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

London riots subdued, wheels of justice begin to turn [VIDEO]

The first batches of more than 1,200 people arrested across England began appearing in court today. Among them were a postman, a charity worker, and a millionaire's teen daughter.

London riots strain police force. Have spending cuts played a role in unrest?

The London riots and looting this weekend were among the worst civil disturbances Britain has seen in a quarter-century. Some blamed government spending cuts for sowing unrest and weakening police.

London riots prompt 160 arrests in weekend (VIDEO)

London riots: Groups of masked and hooded young people looted shops, attacked police officers and set fire to vehicles in violence that has raised questions about security ahead of the 2012 Olympics and revealed pent-up anger against the city's police.

Trains, British Airways planes, and automobiles all yield to Europe's snow

British Airways flights were canceled and delayed today due to snow and ice, with forecasters predicting bad weather through Wednesday. Travelers' frustrations mounted at airports over poor snow removal.

Has BP oil spill damaged the US-UK 'special relationship'?

Some British officials complain about harsh criticism of the company formerly known as ‘British Petroleum.' Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron will try to smooth US-UK ties when they discuss the BP oil spill – among other topics – this weekend.

Share price of BP falls after US demand to pay more for oil spill fallout

Shares of BP have fallen Thursday in London after US politicians called for the company to halt dividend payments and pay more compensation to American workers and companies adversely affected by the Gulf oil spill.

Doesn't Harry Potter really belong in London?

With the "Harry Potter" theme park set to open in Orlando, Fla., London Mayor Boris Johnson is urging the boy wizard to come home.

For Olympic Games, London dreams of a Cloud castle

The Cloud, an ambitious structure planned for 2012 Olympics, has airy spheres, spiral walkways, data projection.

France's Sarkozy wins trade deal in Brazil, support at home

After years of political discontent, the French president is pumping up his poll numbers and winning trade deals.

Snowbound London enjoyed cleaner air

London buckles under worst snow in 18 years

Britons are shaking their heads at how 8 inches ground one of the world's busiest cities to a halt.

Beijing Olympics: A tough act for London to follow

The 2012 host faces numerous challenges, including tight budgets, security concerns, and a dearth of homegrown Olympic champions in many sports.

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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.

London mayoral race: a contest of eccentrics

Outspoken conservative Boris Johnson leads 'Red' Ken Livingstone in the polls.