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Official: Deadly London attack being investigated as terrorism

...— Two men attacked another man near a London military barracks Wednesday, in what British authorities were investigating as a possible terror act. One man is dead and two others were injured. While details were scant, Prime Minister David Cameron called the...

WikiLeaks Party applies to register for federal election

...for a Victorian Senate seat on September 14, was not among the 10 names on the application form. Mr Assange is currently holed up in London's Ecuadorian embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for alleged sexual offences. Meanwhile, South...

Glaxo, US partnering to develop new antibiotics

...— GlaxoSmithKline PLC says it's starting an unusual collaboration with the U.S. government to develop several antibiotics for both bioterrorism threats and bacterial infections resistant to current medicines. Antibiotic resistance will become a global crisis,...

Police killer admits double murder

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Tandem couple killer drive jailed

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IMF urges capital spending boost

...It's a hard road to recovery but we are making progress." The article four report comes after economists spent two weeks in London carrying out an in-depth assessment of Britain's fortunes. Shadow chancellor Ed Balls said the findings backed Labour's warnings...

WikiLeaks Party applies to register for federal election

...for a Victorian Senate seat on September 14, was not among the 10 names on the application form. Mr Assange is currently holed up in London's Ecuadorian embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for alleged sexual offences. Meanwhile, South...

MP Eric Joyce faces airport charges

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Terrorism suspected in attack in London's Woolwich area

...various weapons, including machetes and possibly a firearm, had attacked a young man in the community of Woolwich in south London. Unconfirmed reports said the attackers used a car to hit the victim and knock him down before setting on him with bladed weapons....

WikiLeaks Party applies to register for federal election

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London: Microscope slide with Gandhi's blood to be auctioned

London: Microscope slide with Gandhi's blood to be auctioned A large collection of Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia will go under the hammer on Tuesday in London. Auction house Mullocks will auction the collection includin... From: ibnlive Views: 40 0 ratings Time: 01:27 More in News & Politics

Raw: Aftermath of Deadly Attack in London

Two men attacked another man near a London military barracks Wednesday, in what British authorities were investigating as a possible terror act. One man is dead and two others were wounded. (May 22)

Raw: Aftermath of deadly attack in London

Two men attacked another man near a London military barracks Wednesday, in what British authorities were investigating as a possible terror act. One man is dead and two others were wounded. (May 22)

Kenyan art up for auction in London

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“Gorgeously Ugly” Fish Looking for a Mate

The Mangarahara Cichlid is totally extinct in the wild, but the London Zoo has two of the known three remaining fish on earth. Unfortunately, the three remaining fish are all male. So, the London Zoo is calling out to fish collectors everywhere hoping that someone has a female in their private collection. Who wants to help with some fish mating???

Brit hero facing 'biggest challenge' since London gold

Brit hero facing 'biggest challenge' since London gold British long jump hero Greg Rutherford says he's facing his "biggest challenge" since taking London Olympics gold when he goes up against his two predecessor... From: AFP Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:30 More in Sports

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A police photographer takes pictures at the scene of the car bomb in Rotton Row, Hyde Park, London, in July 1982 - Published on 2013-05-22 15:12:00 by This Is London

A police photographer takes pictures at the scene of the car bomb in Rotton Row, Hyde Park, London, in July 1982

Published by This Is London on 2013-05-22 15:12:00

This exclusive still from a video obtained by ITV News shows a man with bloodied hands and carrying knives speaking to a camera in Woolwich, south-east London - Published on 2013-05-22 14:58:00 by Daily Mail - UK

This exclusive still from a video obtained by ITV News shows a man with bloodied hands and carrying knives speaking to a camera in Woolwich, south-east London

Published by Daily Mail - UK on 2013-05-22 14:58:00

A tent is erected near the scene of an attack in Woolwich, southeast London. - Published on 2013-05-22 14:54:00 by Anderson Independent-Mail

A tent is erected near the scene of an attack in Woolwich, southeast London.

Published by Anderson Independent-Mail on 2013-05-22 14:54:00

The Royal Posh Pack Leaves Mr. Fogg's Launch Party In London - Published on 2013-05-22 14:49:00 by Celebuzz

The Royal Posh Pack Leaves Mr. Fogg's Launch Party In London

Published by Celebuzz on 2013-05-22 14:49:00

Actress Kristen Stewart at the London premiere of  - Published on 2013-05-22 14:47:00 by New York Daily News

Actress Kristen Stewart at the London premiere of

Published by New York Daily News on 2013-05-22 14:47:00

The scene in Woolwich, south London, where a man was killed and two others were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds (Yusuf_Kayalar/PA) - Published on 2013-05-22 14:44:00 by Crewe & Nantwich Guardian

The scene in Woolwich, south London, where a man was killed and two others were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds (Yusuf_Kayalar/PA)

Published by Crewe & Nantwich Guardian on 2013-05-22 14:44:00

British forensic officers attend the scene of an apparent attack which has left one man confirmed dead and two people wounded near Woolwich barracks in London, May, 22, 2013. - Published on 2013-05-22 14:43:00 by Voice of America

British forensic officers attend the scene of an apparent attack which has left one man confirmed dead and two people wounded near Woolwich barracks in London, May, 22, 2013.

Published by Voice of America on 2013-05-22 14:43:00

Michael Landy's Saints Alive exhibition at the National Gallery, London. - Published on 2013-05-22 14:30:00 by Guardian Unlimited

Michael Landy's Saints Alive exhibition at the National Gallery, London.

Published by Guardian Unlimited on 2013-05-22 14:30:00

A police forensics officer investigates a crime scene where one man was killed in Woolwich, southeast London May 22, 2013 (Reuters / Stefan Wermuth) - Published on 2013-05-22 14:17:00 by Russia Today

A police forensics officer investigates a crime scene where one man was killed in Woolwich, southeast London May 22, 2013 (Reuters / Stefan Wermuth)

Published by Russia Today on 2013-05-22 14:17:00

A police forensics officer investigates a crime scene where one man was killed in Woolwich, London - Published on 2013-05-22 14:11:00 by Jerusalem Post

A police forensics officer investigates a crime scene where one man was killed in Woolwich, London

Published by Jerusalem Post on 2013-05-22 14:11:00

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I saw one man lying motionless on the ground ... I also saw a car that looked like it had been in a traffic collision. The scene was chaos, there was a lot of police presence....

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It is the most appalling crime...

in Man beheaded by machete in London street
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This is a sickening and barbaric attack...

in Cameron: Indications Suggest London Killing was Terror-related
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