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  • british study questions expensive cough syrups benefits

    British study questions expensive cough syrups' benefits

    World | October 15, 2012 16:11 IST

    London, Oct 15: An assessment in Britain by consumer campaigners Which? and a panel of medical experts has questioned the alleged health benefits of cough syrups.For instance, one manufacturer claimed that their preparation “works deep

  • british woman of pak origin kidnapped in lahore

    British woman of Pak origin kidnapped in Lahore

    World | September 10, 2012 9:59 IST

    Islamabad, Sep 10 : A British woman of Pakistani origin has been kidnapped in Lahore city, police said Sunday night.The 20-year-old Aisha Ali came to Lahore to attend a wedding ceremony and was kidnapped at

  • british minister calls for swearing crackdown

    British minister calls for swearing crackdown

    Football | July 16, 2012 18:11 IST

    London, Jul 16: British culture secretary Jeremy Hunt says swearing on the football pitch "has gone too far" and wants authorities to crack down on the problem.Hunt spoke Monday on British television and said he

  • muse s survival is london 2012 olympics song

    Muse's 'Survival' is London 2012 Olympics song

    Other Sports | June 27, 2012 23:05 IST

    London, Jun27: The British rock trio Muse has the official song for the 2012 London Games.The song, “Survival,” is a thundering rock anthem that was being broadcast for the first time Wednesday on BBC radio.

  • no deal with murdoch insists cameron

    No deal with Murdoch , insists Cameron

    World | June 14, 2012 18:25 IST

    London, June 14 :British Premier David Cameron, under fire for his closeness to Rupert Murdoch, was today grilled at a public inquiry where he denied entering into any deal, overtly or covertly, with the media

  • british archer williamson makes her 6th olympics

    British archer Williamson makes her 6th Olympics

    Other Sports | May 09, 2012 20:41 IST

    London, May 9: British archer Alison Williamson will compete at the Olympics for a sixth time.The 40-year-old Williamson was handed the final discretionary place on the squad for London after missing out on an automatic

  • pak militants behead british red cross doctor in quetta

    Pak militants behead British Red Cross doctor in Quetta

    World | April 29, 2012 21:52 IST

    Quetta (Pakistan), Apr 29: The beheaded body of a kidnapped British doctor working for the International Committee of the Red Cross was found dumped by the roadside today here,  police and Red Cross officials said.Khalil

  • model lily cole branches into art film tv

    Model Lily Cole branches into art, film, tv

    Hollywood | April 20, 2012 15:51 IST

    New York, Apr 20: British it-girl Lily Cole doesn't want to be boxed in: The successful model launched an eco-friendly clothing line, has two upcoming films and a new television series in the works.Cole stars

  • uk police arrest hacking suspect for intimidating witness

    UK Police Arrest Hacking Suspect For Intimidating Witness

    World | March 15, 2012 10:54 IST

    London, Mar 15: British police investigating phone-hacking at Rupert Murdoch's News of the World arrested the former chief reporter of the tabloid on Wednesday for allegedly intimidating a witness.Neville Thurlbeck, 51, was initially arrested on

  • wounded british journalist smuggled from syria

    Wounded British Journalist Smuggled From Syria

    World | February 29, 2012 7:31 IST

    Beirut, Feb 29: A wounded British photographer who had been trapped in the besieged Syrian city of Homs was spirited safely into Lebanon on Tuesday in a risky journey that killed 13 rebels who helped

  • uk pm cameron wants football racism action plan

    UK PM Cameron Wants Football Racism Action Plan

    Football | February 23, 2012 10:33 IST

    London, Feb 23: British Prime Minister David Cameron asked England's football leaders on Wednesday to provide an action plan to banish the recent re-emergence of racism in the national sport.Addressing anti-racism campaigners, football officials and

  • british pm cameron hosts downing st football racism summit

    British PM Cameron Hosts Downing St Football Racism Summit

    Football | February 22, 2012 14:31 IST

    London, Feb 22: British Prime Minister David Cameron is hosting a football racism summit following recent high-profile incidents.Downing Street says football leaders and anti-racism campaigners will join politicians to "identify what further action can be

  • british mps demand cancellation of uk aid to india after

    British MPs Demand Cancellation Of UK Aid To India, After Pranab Describes It As Peanuts

    World | February 06, 2012 9:18 IST

    London, Feb 6: British Prime Minister David Cameron was under intense pressure on Sunday  night to slash the £1billion in aid Britain gives to India after the country said it no longer wanted the money,

  • pranab said british aid to india was peanuts britain begged

    Pranab Said, British Aid To India Was Peanuts, Britain Begged India To Accept Aid

    India | February 05, 2012 11:46 IST

    London, Feb 5: The Sunday Telegraph today reported that Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and other Indian ministers tried to terminate Britain's aid to their booming country last year,  but relented after the British begged

  • boxer amir khan gifts 100 000 platinum diamond ring to

    Boxer Amir Khan Gifts £100,000 Platinum Diamond Ring To Fiancee At Engagement Ceremony

    Other Sports | January 31, 2012 8:15 IST

    London, Jan 31: Pak origin British boxer Amir Khan was engaged to Faryal at a lavish engagement party at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium on Monday night. Khan, 25, and 20-year-old Faryal Makhdoom revealed their plans

  • merlin surprises it s fans

    Merlin Surprises It's Fans

    Hollywood | December 22, 2011 19:13 IST

    London, Dec 22: British medieval fantasy drama ‘Merlin' has a big surprise in store for its fans and its cast.Actor Colin Morgan, who plays the title character in the series, says that for the first

  • uk moves bill to recall mps

    UK Moves Bill To Recall MPs

    World | December 14, 2011 18:35 IST

    London, Dec 14: The British public will be given the right to recall their local MP if they are found to have engaged in serious wrongdoing under proposals published in a draft Bill in Parliament.The

  • pearce confirmed as british olympic football coach

    Pearce Confirmed As British Olympic Football Coach

    Football | October 20, 2011 20:53 IST

    Wembley, Oct 20: Stuart Pearce said he hopes to select a squad from all four home nations when he coaches Britain's first Olympic football team in 52 years, while Scotland reiterated that its players should

  • cameron libyan rebel chief welcome progress by rebel forces

    Cameron, Libyan Rebel Chief Welcome Progress By Rebel Forces

    World | August 23, 2011 9:28 IST

    London, Aug 22 : British Prime Minister David Cameron and Libyan rebel chief Mustafa Abdel Jalil today welcomed the remarkable progress made by the Free Libyan Forces and said the Libyan people are getting closer

  • police singer amy winehouse dies at age 27

    Police: Singer Amy Winehouse Dies At Age 27

    Hollywood | July 23, 2011 23:38 IST

    London, Jul 23: Amy Winehouse, the beehived soul-jazz diva whose self-destructive habits overshadowed a distinctive musical talent, was found dead Saturday in her London home, police said. She was 27. Winehouse shot to fame with

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