Topic: Trafalgar Square

Margaret Thatcher: the divisive creator of modern Britain

Though loved and loathed equally in Britain, the former prime minister was undeniably a force for change, breaking the British unions and helping the West win the cold war.

Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, transformed Britain

For admirers, Margaret Thatcher was a savior who rescued Britain from ruin and laid the groundwork for an extraordinary economic renaissance. For critics, she was a heartless tyrant who ushered in an era of greed that kicked the weak out onto the streets and let the rich become filthy rich.

'Casual Vacancy' + two more noteworthy fall novels

'Casual Vacancy' + two more noteworthy fall novels

Something we should stop having done

A news story from London's National Gallery illustrates the trouble with something people say every day.

Forget the Greeks, British ideals undergird the modern Olympics

From rowing to fencing to equestrian to sailing, the London Games represent a return to many sports' roots. More broadly, the Olympic ideal is founded on ideas that emerged in England nearly two centuries ago.  

From the Monitor's archives: Man walks on moon (+video)

Friday marks the 43 anniversary of the Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's historic landing on the surface of the moon. This is the front-page story that ran in the Christian Science Monitor on Jul 22, 1969.

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.

British sailor looks to continue medal-winning ways at London Games

Ben Ainslie will attempt to capture his 4th Olympic gold medal at the London Summer Games, which start next month.

Meatless Monday: Roasted pumpkin, pine nut, and feta salad

Roast pumpkin on a Sunday and have easy salad fixings for the rest of the week.

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.

An open letter to "Harry Potter": all the nice things they're saying about you

"Harry Potter" film No. 8 is drawing rave reviews in the UK, while in America we wait and take a moment to remember what Harry has meant to us.

Roll up for London's royal wedding magical mystery tour

Visitors are flocking to tours that tell the highs and lows of Prince William and Kate Middleton's story – from the clothing store where she worked to royal shoemakers.

Prince William and Kate Middleton royal wedding: Do monarchies still matter?

Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding may have tinges of the turreted-castle fairy tale. But from romantic to ruthless, more than 40 modern monarchies, including Prince William's family, still influence global realities for better or worse.

Car carrying Prince Charles attacked by London protesters [VIDEO]

After UK tuition hike, the car carrying Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla, was attacked in London Thursday by protesters angry over university tuition hikes.

Gold buyer: Don't worry, be happy

Gold prices rise and rise. Some buy gold to protect against inflation, but many fear that something will go wrong, in China or Greece or Ireland or the U.S. housing market, or...

British students return to streets, vowing to press on against tuition hikes

Police confronted a wave of walkouts, occupations, and protests Wednesday by British students angry over government plans for sharp tuition hikes. More protests appear likely.

Nuclear weapons: Is full disarmament possible?

As world leaders convene in Washington for a summit on halting the spread of nuclear weapons, a global debate is rising on the merits – and feasibility – of total nuclear disarmament.

Waiting for the golden ones

Finches are frequent visitors to the backyard feeder, but goldfinches are a rare sight.

Britain: In Trafalgar Square, the statues are alive – literally

New target in Colombia’s drug war: ecofriendly US users

The Shared Responsibility program aims to educate US and European cocaine users about the environmental damage of cocaine production.

UN: Iraq conflict exacerbates unprecedented refugee flows

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees estimates 67 million displaced people worldwide in 2007, a result of war, poverty, and climate change.