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Lean times on the Thames: Big Ben slightly askew

SYLVIA HUI and RAPHAEL G. SATTER AP 10/10/2011
Lean times on the Thames: Big Ben slightly askew

Big Ben has a little bend. Experts say the neogothic clock tower - one of the world's most recognizable landmarks - is gently leaning to one side. Documents recently published by Britain's Parliament show that the top of its gilded spire is nearly 18 inches (nearly half a meter) out of line.

100 protesters burn American flag outside U.S. embassy in London during minute's silence for 9/11

Protesters set fire to the U.S. flag outside the American embassy in London yesterday during a minute's silence to mark the moment the first hijacked airliner hit the World Trade Centre. A group of 100 Muslim radicals, including members of Muslims Against Crusades, shouted 'USA terrorists' and brandished anti-American placards.

Statue of Reagan Is Unveiled in London

RAVI SOMAIYA The New York Times 07/04/2011
Statue of Reagan Is Unveiled in London

Passers-by at the American Embassy, in the heart of London’s upscale Mayfair district, were greeted Monday morning by the disembodied voice of Ronald Reagan drifting through the air from large speakers — a prelude to the unveiling of a $1 million bronze statue of the former president here to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Dozens of protesters arrested just yards from Downing Street after violence breaks out on strike march

Riot police today swooped and arrested protesters as violence broke out during pension reform protests. A large group split from the main demonstration, pushing over a fence before being penned in by over 100 police in Central London. There were some scuffles between officers and protesters after fears that anarchists might infiltrate the march were realised close to Downing Street.

London plans floating walkway on Thames

Yahoo! News India 05/13/2011

First royal wedding fan camps out by London abbey

Helen Long and Olesya Dmitracova Yahoo! News Canada 04/26/2011
London plans floating walkway on Thames

Plans to erect a floating walkway on London's River Thames, affording spectacular views of forgotten parts of the city, got a major boost on Friday by securing up to 60 million pounds ($97.5 million) in funding.

First royal wedding fan camps out by London abbey

The first royal fan has reserved himself a spot outside London's Westminster Abbey to watch the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Stolen Greek relics found in London

Helena Smith The Guardian 03/20/2011
UK's most expensive flat sold for £135.4 million

The UK’s most expensive flat has been sold in London for £135.4 million, according to Land Registry documents.

Stolen Greek relics found in London

Six stolen icons discovered in an art gallery near the Greek embassy in London have become the focus of a police inquiry as Athens tries to unravel how the religious works ended up on the international art market.

‘Stalker’ seized in Madonna mansion

ANTHONY FRANCE The Sun 03/14/2011
‘Stalker’ seized in Madonna mansion

AN ALLEGED stalker was found clutching some of Madonna's possessions after breaking into her £10million London mansion.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz, London Palladium, review

As I walked along Oxford Street towards the London Palladium I found that I was humming “We’re Off to See the Wizard” through gritted teeth. The fact is that I have never been a friend of Dorothy and have always cordially loathed The Wizard of Oz.


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