For Nick Griffin, it’s a case of “One is not amused.” The reason? The British National Party’s (BNP) leader, at the last minute, has been denied the chance to mingle with the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace during the Queen’s …
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Cricket: Muralitharan Takes 800th Test Wicket
A Sri Lankan cricketer has arguably achieved one of the greatest ever landmarks in sports, and did it with no small sense of drama.
China’s Oil Spill Spreading, but Still Miniscule Compared to the Gulf
Environmental disaster, take two.
U.S. Announces New Sanctions Against North Korea
On a visit to South Korea on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced fresh sanctions against North Korea.
Pabst Blue Ribbon Is Classy and Expensive in China
(UPDATED: July 23, 2010)
In America it’s called PBR and is the blue-collar/hipster beverage of choice. In China it’s called Pabst Blue Ribbon 1844 and will run you $44 a bottle. Pretty steep for a beer whose biggest draw …
The Queen: Tightening the Belt in Cash-Strapped Britain
Imagine you are 84 years old, you’ve worked your entire life and now your money is running out. To make it, all worse the roof is also leaking.
Black Parents Shocked to Give Birth to White Baby Girl
A black couple living in the U.K. were shocked by the birth of a blonde haired, blue-eyed girl.
World’s New Biggest Energy Hog: China
China has surpassed the United States.
Massive Craving: U.K. Investor Buys $1 Billion in Chocolate
In these uncertain economic times, where should a billionaire invest his funds? If you’re like one British hedge fund manager, you’ll put your money on chocolate.
Pedestrians Take Over Massive European Highway
You like going for a walk on Sundays? Come to Europe! Police closed down 60 kilometers of one of the continent’s busiest motorways to let pedestrians walk in the sun.
He Survived: Dancing Video at Auschwitz Sparks Web Debate
Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 hit “I Will Survive” gained fame for making the playlists at disco clubs like Paradise Garage and Studio 54.
Can Spain Nab Paul the Psychic Octopus?
He’s been one of the world’s hottest topics this past month and has even “spoken” to TIME’s World Cup blog. But now Paul the psychic octopus is the subject of an international transfer request. Hold onto your tentacles.