Britain’s prime minister says he will look to the United States for solutions to gang violence, following almost a week of riots that erupted in London and other cities across Britain. David Cameron said Thursday he would seek advice from U.S. cities that have fought gangs, including Boston, Los Angeles and New York. Mr. Cameron […]
Uzbekistan Jails Former Gold Miner Employee on Spying Charges
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 10:05 pm (UTC-5)
A court in Uzbekistan has sentenced a former employee of British mining company Oxus Gold to 12 years in prison on charges of industrial espionage. The company said in a statement Thursday that a military court convicted Said Ashurov who worked as chief metallurgist at a joint venture which is at a center of dispute […]
British Police Release Phone-Hacking Suspect on Bail
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 3:20 pm (UTC-5)
British police say a man arrested in connection with the phone-hacking scandal at the now-defunct News of the World newspaper has been released on bail. Greg Miskiw, a former senior editor for the newspaper, was released Thursday until a court date in October. He was the 12th person arrested as part of the investigation into […]
British Police Release Phone-Hacking Suspect on Bail
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
British police say a man arrested in connection with the phone-hacking scandal at the now-defunct News of the World newspaper has been released on bail. Greg Miskiw, a former senior editor for the newspaper, was released Thursday until a court date in October. He was the 12th person arrested as part of the investigation into […]
British PM: ‘No culture of Fear;’ Promises New Measures Against Rioters
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced new measures to restore order to Britain’s streets and prevent the riots that have gripped the country for much of the past week from erupting again. Speaking at an emergency session of parliament Thursday, Mr. Cameron told lawmakers authorities are considering ordering youths to remove masks and temporarily […]
British PM: ‘No culture of Fear,’ Promises New Measures Against Rioters
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced new measures to restore order to Britain’s streets and prevent the riots that have gripped the country for much of the past week from erupting again. Speaking at an emergency session of parliament Thursday, Mr. Cameron told lawmakers authorities are considering ordering youths to remove masks and temporarily […]
Emergency Session of British Parliament Meets to Address Riots
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron says the rioting that has gripped the country for much of the past week is not about politics or protest, but is the result of a culture that “glorifies violence.” Mr. Cameron made his comments at an emergency session of parliament on Thursday. He said the British government “will not […]
British Police Arrest Riot Suspects; Emergency Session of Parliament Meets
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
British police have begun raiding houses in London on Thursday in connection with the riots that have gripped the country for much of the past week. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Steve Kavanagh says that officers began knocking on doors to arrest people across the city in the early hours of Thursday. He says more than 100 […]
Malaysian PM Issues Warning After Student Attack in London
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 2:00 am (UTC-5)
Malaysia’s prime minister is urging caution on his countrymen living in London following the worldwide notoriety of a video showing the robbery of a Malaysian student during this week’s British riots. The video shows 20-year-old Asyraf Haziq Rosli sitting dazed and bloodied after being attacked on a London street. A group of young men approaches […]
Malaysian PM Issues Warning After Student Attack in London
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 1:51 am (UTC-5)
Malaysia’s prime minister is urging caution on his countrymen living in London following the worldwide notoriety of a video showing the robbery of a Malaysian student during this week’s British riots. The video shows 20-year-old Asyraf Haziq Rosli sitting dazed and bloodied after being attacked on a London street. A group of young men approaches […]
