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British election: a Eurovision Song Contest for poorly dressed white men

As British voters consider Gordon Brown, David Cameron, and Nick Clegg, most will be voting to keep a party out, not to welcome one in. It’s rather like staying married to someone you hate just to stop them from going off and finding happiness with someone else.
On UK campaign trail, Labour MP battles appeal of far-right British National Party

On the UK campaign trail ahead of the May 6 general election, Labour MP Margaret Hodge is fighting a fierce challenge from Nick Griffin, the leader of the far-right British National Party who hopes to win the BNP's first-ever parliamentary seat. The challenge is a sign of the anti-incumbent fever sweeping the UK.
Video of Iraqi journalists' killings: Is WikiLeaks a security threat?

A 2008 report by the US Army suggests that WikiLeaks, which on Monday published a video that shows US forces apparently killing two Iraqi journalists, could be a threat to national security. The website has released sensitive information in the past, the report notes.
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Who is Nick Griffin?

Nick Griffin, the leader of the racially based British National Party, complains of a "lynch mob" after controversial BBC appearance.
Dutch MP Wilders enters Britain on free-speech ruling

Dutch MP Geert Wilders, who made a controversial film about Islam, won his appeal against a British ban imposed to stop him from spreading hatred and violent messages.
Brave new world of British workers: floating 'labor hostels'

Some immigrant workers are being housed on barges, prompting questions and resentment from locals, many of whom are out of work.
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.
Conservatives gain in European parliament vote

A record low turnout of only 43 percent of 375 million eligible voters pointed to skepticism about a more integrated Europe.
European Parliament vote: Extreme right poised to gain ground

Britain's Gordon Brown could fall, while Dutch populist Geert Wilders's anti-Islam stand finds new appeal.
Far right posting gains in England

Fueled by the recession, the groups have won members and seats in recent elections.
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.