
Aug 2 - By Associated Press
Britain's Ministry of Defense says one of its soldiers has been killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan.
Jan 9 - By Jane Wardell, Associated Press Writers
Three British retailers bucked trends in the struggling sector to report rising holiday sales on Friday, thanks to discounting and spending from tourists attracted by a lower pound. But analysts believe the momentum can't be sustained.
Aug 28 - By Meera Selva, Associated Press Writer
British police charged a fourth man Monday in connection with alleged threats to assassinate Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Jun 6 - By Amir Shah, Associated Press Writer
U.S.-led coalition forces called in airstrikes to back up ground troops in two Afghan provinces, killing more than 17 militants and a female civilian.

Feb 22 - By Associated Press
Three British bankers were sentenced Friday to just over three years in prison for their roles in a fraudulent scheme with former Enron Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow, and they're hoping to serve some of that time back home.

Dec 20 - By David Stringer, Associated Press Writer
Three British residents released from the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay were reunited with their families Thursday for the first time in more than four years.
Nov 28 - By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Writer
Three British bankers who were set to go to trial for their roles in a fraudulent scheme with former Enron Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow changed their pleas to guilty Wednesday.