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Queen Elizabeth II vows to carry on after 60 years on the throne

Mar 20, 2012, 13:09 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II marked her 60th throne anniversary with a ceremonial speech Tuesday, in which she praised the experience that comes with age and re-dedicated herself to the nation's service 'now and in the years to come.' ... more

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Cambridge beat Oxford in 158th Boat Race after midway halt

Apr 7, 2012, 14:17 GMT

London - Cambridge beat a damaged Oxford crew in the 158th Boat Race on Saturday, after the action was brought to an unprecedented halt when a swimmer appeared in front of the crews. ... more

Gas flare at Total's North Sea platform self-extinguishes

Mar 31, 2012, 10:43 GMT

London - A gas flare at oil company Total's Elgin offshore drilling platform in the North Sea has 'extinguished itself,' the company said Saturday. ... more

Source of North Sea platform gas leak located, says Total

Mar 28, 2012, 18:37 GMT

London - Oil company Total said Wednesday it had located the source of a gas leak on an offshore drilling platform in Britain, but stopping the escape of gas could take several months. ... more

Efforts under way to stop gas leak on North Sea platform

Mar 27, 2012, 17:04 GMT

London - Oil company Total said Tuesday it was taking 'all possible measures' to bring a gas leak from a drilling platform in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland under control. ... more

Britain's queen vows to carry on after 60 years on the throne

Mar 20, 2012, 17:02 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II took centre stage Tuesday in the celebrations marking her 60th anniversary as monarch when she remarked on the wisdom of old age and vowed to carry on in the nation's service 'in the years to come.' ... more

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A myth turns 100: Titanic still fascinates world

Mar 29, 2012, 14:01 GMT

London - On the night of April 14, 1912, shortly before midnight, the Titanic hit an iceberg. Some three hours later the biggest ship of the day lay under the icy waters at the bottom of the North Atlantic. ... more

PREVIEW: Cameron visits Washington for talks on global trouble spots

Mar 12, 2012, 10:18 GMT

London/Washington - A White House visit by British Prime Minister David Cameron presents welcome relief after a week that saw six British soldiers killed by a Taliban bomb in Afghanistan - Britain's worst-ever loss of life from a Taliban attack. ... more

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