Topic: London Underground

British PM David Cameron begins India trade trip as graft scandal erupts (+video)

Cameron's trip underlines how Europe's debt-stricken states are competing to tap into one of the world's fastest-growing economies. But Friday India said it wanted to cancel a $750 million deal for a dozen helicopters made by an Anglo-Italian company due to bribery claims.

Tunnel vision: London celebrates 150th birthday of its iconic 'Tube'

Construction, crowding, and labor disputes rattle commuters daily. But world's oldest underground passenger rail is 'still at the heart of everything London does,' says London's elated mayor.

London welcomes Olympic flame as excitement for Games builds

After years of preparation and months of buildup, London's Olympic moment finally arrived Friday night.

Chapter & Verse Limerick master Edward Lear celebrates his 200th birthday

Limericks survive today with poems that pay tribute to everything from Steve Jobs to the London Underground.

Britain's Big Lunch aims to bridge big divides amid Jubilee's good spirits

The annual Big Lunch, in which Britons of all walks of life gather to share meals, has been wrapped into Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee festivities this year.

Global News Blog New Delhi’s pride: its modern metro

So classy, even its riders seem to behave better when aboard.

'Tis the season for flash mobs, you say? They're just getting started.

This year's delightful run of flash mobs is winding up with a flurry of Santas and carolers. But the phenomenon is so well suited to modern society and technology, it should last a while.

Notes on the Underground

A little book on the origins of the names of stations on London's Tube prompts the Monitor's language columnist to consider the magic of place names.

Help US prevent future Faisal Shahzads? Pakistan demurs.

The US is likely to further pressure on Pakistan to clear militant strongholds after Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad said he trained in one. But Pakistan has wavered on cracking down before.

US embassy, offices in South Africa remain closed after terror threat

All US government offices in the country were ordered closed on Tuesday after authorities received 'credible,' undisclosed information about a terrorist threat.

Difference Maker People making a difference: Aryeh Sufrin

Nearly killed by terrorists, this rabbi dedicated himself to helping drug addicts, including Muslims.

Free books on London's subway

Britain abuzz over a new plan to arm bobbies with Tasers

Expansion of stun-gun use faces a mixed reaction from the largely unarmed police service.

Not so smart cards easily hacked

MIT students hack into Boston's transit system, highlighting security flaws in mass-transit cards.

Afghanistan strains NATO ties

Secretary of State Rice arrives in London Wednesday to address tensions among key allies.