Topic: United Kingdom

Blagojevich to appear on reality TV show in jungle (with court approval)

Where will captured Somali pirate get justice?

The high profile of the case suggests a trial in the United States, but the Justice Department might be wary of bringing the young suspect into the American court system.

Will pirates join forces with Islamist militias in Somalia?

Escalation of violence could lead pirate gangs to join radical militants, including those with ties to Al Qaeda, say analysts.

Sri Lanka: UN urges Tamils to let civilians leave during cease-fire

The government stripped Norway of its peace-broker role after Tamil protesters attacked the Sri Lankan embassy in Oslo.

Many small businesses in Germany thrive during downturn

From roofers to bakers, the entrepreneurial class that helped the country rebuild after the war eases the impact of the recession.

Persian New Year to bring U.S.-Iran thaw?

In the past week, mixed progress as a US journalist is charged with spying amidst positive statements from both countries.

The Third Reich at War

This history of World War II from a German perspective is a superb study of a society at war.

The Monitor's View: More rights for shareholders

The real capitalists need more say to prevent excess risk-taking.

Obama's Europe trip: 'A good opening act'

The president made few concrete gains in his first overseas trip, but helped begin remaking America's image in the world.

Zimbabwe's 100-day plan to lift economic embargo, court donors

The government says it will ease media ban as part of an effort to reengage with the West. But the US and Europe are dubious.

In sunny Turks and Caicos, 'political amorality' forces Britain to retake control

Michael Misick resigned as prime minister of the Caribbean island on Mar. 23 amid corruption allegations. He calls Britain's return to direct rule 'modern-day colonialism.'

Obama, the pragmatist, wins NATO kudos but few troops for Afghan mission

The US president got a ringing endorsement of his new Afghanistan strategy – but only 3,000 new, mostly non-combat troops.

Obama woos Europe on Afghanistan

In Strasbourg, the US president cast the war as an international – not just American – problem.

The Monitor's View: The G-20 can do better next time

What didn't happen at the London summit matters more than what did.

G-20: Strong hand of Angela Merkel

While French and British leaders have been high profile, the low-key German chancellor is getting credit for the summit's regulatory focus.

On eve of NATO summit, Obama's style poses inherent challenge for Europe

As president heads to France, Europeans ask how best to respond to an ally that is suddenly sending all the signals it has hoped for.

G-20 leaders move to tighten regulation

As much as $500 billion will also be channeled into the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

At G-20 summit, a fragile web of relationships shapes outcomes

The Obama-Hu exchange seemed to go well, while dinner Wednesday night gave Obama and Germany's Merkel a chance to reach greater détente.

Michelle hugs Queen and starts new British tradition

Michelle Obama hugs Queen - breaks royal protocol!

European workers rebel as G-20 looms

At companies, including Caterpillar in France and Visteon in Northern Ireland, workers have occupied offices and detained bosses.

At G-20, leaders look to save economy – and their own jobs

The global crisis has led to political upheaval in many countries, unseating three prime ministers in Europe alone.

Clinton says US met with Iran delegate

Iran denies any encounter at Tuesday's Afghanistan Conference in the Hague. The US and Iran have had no diplomatic ties for 30 years.

Protesters crash the G-20 summit

More than 4,000 protesters descended on London and laid seige to the Bank of England headquarters.

Sarkozy threatens to bolt. Brown, Obama don't buy it