Veteran Australian actor Ray Barrett dies at age 82September 8th, 2009 Australian actor Ray Barrett dies at 82BRISBANE, Australia — Veteran Australian actor Ray Barrett, who became a star of British television in the 1960s, has died, his agent said Wednesday. He was 82. Barrett's last film role was as the character Ramsden in director Baz Luhrmann's movie "Australia," released last year.
G-20 urged against complacency as they gather amid mounting signs of economic recoverySeptember 5th, 2009 British leader urges G-20 against complacencyLONDON — British Prime Gordon Brown has called on Group of 20 leaders to commit to continued efforts to boost global growth, saying that the world economy is at a "critical juncture."
Addressing finance officials from the G-20 rich and developing countries at the start of their talks here on Saturday, Brown said that cooperation on the path ahead was essential. The G-20 is convening in the British capital amid mounting signs of at least a modest economic upturn.
Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung dies at age 85August 18th, 2009 Former South Korean president diesSEOUL, South Korea — Kim Dae-jung, who as a longtime opposition leader survived assassination attempts and a death sentence to become president of South Korea, and whose unflagging efforts to reconcile with communist North Korea earned him the Nobel Peace Prize, died Tuesday, hospital officials said. He was 85. Kim, who had been hospitalized with pneumonia since last month, died shortly after 1:40 p.m.
British MP for probe into terrorist infiltration of MI5August 1st, 2009 LONDON - A British MP has called for an investigation into whether British secret service organisation MI5 recruited sympathisers of the international Al Qaeda terrorist network, the Telegraph newspaper reported Saturday. According to the newspaper, counter-terrorism sub-committee chairman Patrick Mercer made the call after the expulsion from MI5 of six Muslim recruits, of whom two allegedly attended Al Qaeda training camps in Pakistan.
Harry Patch, last British veteran of World War I, dies at 111July 25th, 2009 Harry Patch, last British WWI veteran, diesLONDON — An English nursing home says Harry Patch, the last British veteran of World War I, has died at 111. The Fletcher House care home where Patch lived said he died Saturday.
British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86July 6th, 2009 British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86LONDON — British comic actress Mollie Sugden, who played the formidable saleswoman Mrs. Slocombe in the BBC's long running comedy series "Are You Being Served?", has died aged 86.
British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies aged 86July 6th, 2009 British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies aged 86LONDON — British comic actress Mollie Sugden, who played the formidable saleswoman Mrs. Slocombe in the BBC's long running comedy series "Are You Being Served?", has died aged 86.
Las Vegas Boy Scout dies after jumping from boulder in Arizona; foul play not suspectedJune 22nd, 2009 Scout dies after jumping from boulder in ArizonaFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A 15-year-old Boy Scout from Las Vegas is dead after he collapsed while hiking in West Clear Creek Canyon south of Flagstaff.
Bermuda's parliament rejects bid to punish premier for accepting 4 Guantanamo prisonersJune 20th, 2009 Bermuda premier survives no confidence voteHAMILTON, Bermuda — Bermuda's premier survived a no-confidence vote Saturday aimed at punishing him for allowing four former Guantanamo prisoners to settle in the British island territory. Parliament rejected the resolution in a 22-11 vote after 14 hours of debate that went through the night.
Ben Enoch, British Walker Cup squad member, dies at 19 in car crash traveling to golf tourneyMay 1st, 2009 British amateur golfer Ben Enoch dies in car crashLONDON — Walker Cup squad member Ben Enoch has been killed in a car crash, the chief executive of the Golf Union of Wales said. The amateur golfer was 19.
British MPs vote to give Gurkhas right to live in BritainApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - British MPs belonging to the Labour Party and the Conservative Party have backed a Liberal Democrat motion by 267 votes to 246 to give Gurkhas the right to live in the UK, dealing a major blow to the Gordon Brown Government over his refusal to allow the veterans to live in the country. The vote is not legally binding, but opposition leaders insist that ministers must now abandon new rules on admitting Gurkhas and their families introduced last week.
Gurkhas defeat British government in parliamentApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - The British government Wednesday suffered a humiliating defeat after parliament voted to reverse regulations seeking to curtail the rights of Gurkha ex-soldiers to settle down in Britain. MPs voted by 267 to 246 votes in favour of an amendment, moved by the opposition Liberal Democrat party, to allow all Gurkha ex-soldiers who have served in the British Army to live in Britain.
Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff dies in Cambridgeshire at 94April 22nd, 2009 Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff diesLONDON — British cinematographer Jack Cardiff has died at the age of 94. Cardiff was one of the first cinematographers to shoot in Technicolor.
British reality TV star Jade Goody diesMarch 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Cancer-stricken British reality star Jade Goody died at her Essex home early Sunday - Mother's Day. The 27-year-old mother of two was diagnosed with cervical cancer last year, and was spending her last days at home.
Simon Cowell to freeze his body when he dies!February 24th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell, the judge on the British talent show 'X-Factor', wants his body to be frozen when he dies so he can be brought back to life in the future. Cowell, 49, is convinced that technology will bring him back to life and announced his plans to Premier Gordon Brown at a Downing Street dinner, reports mirror.co.uk.
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