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UK party chair didn't properly declare income
The chairman of Britain's Conservative Party apologized Sunday for not properly declaring rental income on a London property, but rejected allegations that she had otherwise cheated on her expenses, in the latest revelation in Britain's long-running scandal over lawmakers' misuse of taxpayer funds.Sayeeda Warsi, Britain's highest-ranking Muslim politician, acknowledged she had made a mistake in how
The chairman of Britain's Conservative Party apologized Sunday for not properly declaring rental income on a London property, but rejected allegations that she had otherwise cheated on her expenses, in the latest revelation in Britain's long-running scandal over lawmakers' misuse of taxpayer funds.Sayeeda Warsi, Britain's highest-ranking Muslim politician, acknowledged she had made a mistake in how
UK defense ministry: soldier killed in Afghanistan
Britain's Ministry of Defence says a British soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan.
Britain's Ministry of Defence says a British soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan.
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Friday
* Britain's FTSE 100 was seen opening down on Friday after strong gains the previous session, with futures on the index easing 0.1 percent by 0623 GMT. Financial spreadbetters forecast losses of 12
* Britain's FTSE 100 was seen opening down on Friday after strong gains the previous session, with futures on the index easing 0.1 percent by 0623 GMT. Financial spreadbetters forecast losses of 12
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Friday
* Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 12 to 17 points, or as much as 0.3 percent lower on Friday after strong gains the previous session, according to financial bookmakers.
* Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 12 to 17 points, or as much as 0.3 percent lower on Friday after strong gains the previous session, according to financial bookmakers.
Obese UK woman cut out of house
Emergency workers who needed to take an obese teenager from her home to a hospital in Wales had to break through a wall of the residence to get her out and into an ambulance, officials said Friday.
Emergency workers who needed to take an obese teenager from her home to a hospital in Wales had to break through a wall of the residence to get her out and into an ambulance, officials said Friday.
Actress Keira Knightley to wed musician Righton
Keira Knightley, the glamorous star of "Pirates of the Caribbean," is engaged to marry musician James Righton, her publicist said Friday.
Keira Knightley, the glamorous star of "Pirates of the Caribbean," is engaged to marry musician James Righton, her publicist said Friday.
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