Topic: Parliament of the United Kingdom

Should geoengineering be used to address global warming?

If humans heated the earth, perhaps our technology can cool it, too. A look at the science of geoengineering and how it might be used to address global warming.

Opinion: British election: political animal Brown vs. technocrats Clegg, Cameron

To his credit, Gordon Brown cut his teeth through left-wing activism. Nick Clegg and David Cameron were groomed as professional political managers, insulated from the people.

Britain general election: Is the minority vote, once Labour's, up for grabs?

In Britain's general election scheduled for May 6, minority voters are expected to have a greater impact than ever before. Conservatives are wooing black and Asian voters – once solidy pro-Labour – with policies they say are family- and business-friendly.

Volcano in Iceland: Brits add it to their grievances toward Viking republic

Still smarting from the Icelandic bank meltdown that parted many from their investments, Brits are none too happy about the salvo of volcanic ash that's grounded their air traffic.

David Cameron releases Tory manifesto ahead of UK general election

With the UK general election campaign in full swing, Tory leader David Cameron unveiled a Conservative Party platform Tuesday that he hopes will lead the party back to power after 13 years in opposition.

The British pound sterling play

British election is a race again as economy boosts Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown's government cut deficit forecasts today, which could give him a boost. While he was trailing badly, recent polls show a public nearly equally divided between Labour and Tory ahead of the British election.

Britain says 'compelling' evidence Israel linked to Dubai assassination

Britain Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Tuesday that 12 British passports used in the Dubai assassination plot were forged when they were handed over to Israel for inspection.

Is a political campaign art? British taxpayers will find out.

Israel diplomat expelled by Britain over Dubai assassination passport forgery

Britain said Tuesday it would expel an Israel diplomat after a government probe found it likely that the Jewish state had forged UK passports used in the Dubai assassination of a senior Hamas official. Foreign Minister David Miliband is due to address Parliament this afternoon.

In Britain: uncertain election, shaky pound

Britain's big debt and the possibility of a hung Parliament after upcoming elections have hammered the pound in recent months.

Opinion: Gordon Brown vs. David Cameron: real winner could be a hung parliament

Neither Gordon Brown nor David Cameron is popular with British voters. Elections this spring could result in parliamentary paralysis.

UK equality bill: unease over legislating equal treatment for all

Pope Benedict told a group of bishops Tuesday that the equality bill before Britain's Parliament might force it to hire gays, violating church doctrine. The bill seeks to address a host of inequalities, from low wages to women to limited educational opportunities for the poor.

Our Times: The Age of Elizabeth II

The country Elizabeth II once knew exists no more, says a historian.

Senior Blair aide defends UK case for Iraq war at Chilcot Inquiry

The Chilcot Inquiry into former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision to invade Iraq heard from Alastair Campbell, its most senior witness so far. Mr. Campbell has been at the center of allegations that intelligence was distorted to make Saddam Hussein appear a greater threat than he was.

Afghan parliament's rejection of cabinet may delay reforms for months

The Afghan parliament will soon begin a six-week break, then prepare for elections, leaving less-influential acting ministers to govern.

UK tax on £25,000 bank bonuses: Can it work?

Alistair Darling, the head of the UK Treasury, said Wednesday that a 50 percent tax will be levied on bank bonuses paid to execs. It will prove politically popular, but is unlikely to change the bonus culture.

Obama's speech on Afghanistan war: Will Europe send more troops?

President Obama's speech on Afghanistan at West Point Tuesday is expected to appeal to Europe to match his troop surge. Will Europeans provide 10,000 soldiers?

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.

Difference Maker People making a difference: Aryeh Sufrin

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

Opinion: Obama's dilemma in Iraq's Camp Ashraf

The US isn't supposed to intervene. But unless it does, Iranian exiles there face retribution from a brutal regime.

Scottish lawmakers vote against Lockerbie decision

The governing Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) had asked Parliament to endorse the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Megrahi as "consistent with the principles of Scottish justice," but the lawmakers rejected the bid Tuesday.

In UK, doubts about Lockerbie bomber's health prognosis

Furor over Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's release deepened as a Scottish parliamentarian, who is a doctor, cast doubt on the claim that Megrahi has only three months to live.

The Monitor's View: Compassion in the Lockerbie release

Mercy has a place in justice, but politics and suspicion obscure it in the case of the Lockerbie bomber released to Libya last week.

Britain's Brown taps his own Donald Trump to boost dismal ratings

Conservatives snapped up a Labour seat in Norwich North in a Friday by-election. Brown has turned for help to self-made billionaire Alan Sugar, putting him in the House of Lords – and naming him ‘enterprise czar.’