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Over 3,000 Arrested for Riots in London

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has arrested over 3,000 people in connection with London riots of August, 2011. Operation Withern has charged 1,931 of these.

'Carlos the Jackal' Goes On New Trial in Paris

Venezuelan-born militant Ilich Ramirez Sanchez - dubbed "Carlos the Jackal"- will go on trial in Paris on Monday charged with terrorism. The self-styled Cold War revolutionary is accused of terrorist bombings in France in 1982 and 1983 that killed 11 and injured more than 100 people.

Miss Venezula Crowned Miss World 2011 [PHOTOS]

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, was crowned the 61st Miss World in a glittering ceremony at the Earls Court Two in London on Sunday night. Miss Philippines, Gwendoline Ruais, was named the runner-up, while Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Perez, came third in the contest.

Super-Rich Foreign Buyers Fire London Property Market

The property sector in the UK is abuzz with reports of high value acquisitions amidst the overall slow growth of the economy. The eurozone crisis and decline in the overall property prices have aroused the global interest in UK property market.

Arsenal v West Brom: Where to Watch Live Online Coverage, Highlights & Goals

Live Online/TV Coverage: In the U.K., Match of the Day will broadcast a comprehensive highlights program on Saturday and Sunday nights, full details are available on the BBC Web site. In the U.S., Fox Sports will start its coverage from 1800 EDT. In Australia, Fox Sports has the exclusive rights to the entire EPL season, while in New Zealand, Sky TV will broadcast a selection of live games.

Great Depression Tops the List With Longer Recovery Period

Recessions have shaken the world economy in more than once and each time the world has come out of it at different pace. The world can still breathe easy as the gravity of the current recession, in terms of its recovery period, has not yet surpassed the Great Depression of 1930.

2012 London Olympic Games: Hmm, Rings a Bell ...

Can you imagine more than a thousand bells ringing together and welcoming the summer? Well, the United Kingdom is going to embrace an especially summery day next July 27 to celebrate the first day of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Syria: Death Toll Rises Ahead of Friday Protests

The death toll among Syrian civilians after Thursday's clampdown of the security forces against anti-government protesters has risen up to 20 civilians, according to London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

Iran Warns U.S.: 'We Can Defend Our Country'

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. are mounting after Teheran warned that America should think twice as the government would be ready to "defend the country" amid speculation that the U.S. and Israel are considering an attack.

Twist in John Terry Racism Probe as Hoax Tape Surfaces

The investigation into Chelsea and England captain John Terry's alleged racist abuse of Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand took a further twist, after the under fire 30-year-old was forced to call in the police, following the surfacing of a doctored recording of his voice uttering racist comments was posted on the internet.