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Science - November 5, 2009
Britain's pilot DNA testing program seeks to confirm nationality for those seeking asylum.
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Republicans Should Follow British Tory Leader David Cameron's Populist Lead
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Peter Roff
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Peter Roff - May 26, 2009
Merely being "not the guys in power" just won't cut it for the GOP.
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Poll: Britain Is the Angriest Country in Europe—Here's Why
Opinion - May 19, 2009
Britons list the five things that wind them up the most.
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It Might Be the G-20, but London Is All About President Obama
Nation & World - March 30, 2009
As far as regular Brits are concerned, the other 19 leaders might as well stay home.
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Hot Docs: Britain's Take on Terrorism, Leaving Iraq
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Henry J. Reske
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Nation & World - March 26, 2009
Today's selection of timely reports.
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Britain's Double Standard on Islamist Extremist is National Suicide
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Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - March 9, 2009
Britain's policy on hate speech is nothing short of national suicide.
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Majority of British Have Lied About the Books They Read
Opinion - March 6, 2009
A recent survey finds that 2 out of 3 Britons have lied about the books they've read.
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The Economy is Issue No. 1 for U.S.-Britain Talks Next Week
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 27, 2009
British Prime Minister Brown will meet with Obama to coordinate economic recovery strategy.
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British Celebrate Charles Darwin but Are Still Skeptical of Evolution
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Thomas K. Grose
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Nation & World - February 12, 2009
On the 200th anniversary of his birth, evolution is still a hard sell to many.
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Atheism Ad Campaigns Gathering Steam
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - January 7, 2009
A London effort inspired a similar ad campaign in Washington, D.C.
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Why Britain Increasingly Worries About Pakistani Terrorism
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Thomas K. Grose
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Nation & World - December 24, 2008
Authorities see home-grown threats inspired by the politics and radicalism in distant South Asia.
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World's Best Colleges: Top British and European Universities
Education - November 20, 2008
These are the top universities in Britain and in Europe in 2008.
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Queen Elizabeth I: Looking at the Virgin Queen’s Accomplishments 450 Years Later
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - November 17, 2008
450 years ago today, Elizabeth I ushered in England's Elizabethan age.
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2 in 5 Brits Go Green to Save Money, Not the Planet
By
Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - October 29, 2008
Though they say they're saving the Earth, they're actually just trying to save cash.
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Data Points: The Bailout Package in Perspective
Opinion - October 15, 2008
Compared with other countries' rescue plans, America's isn't that extensive.
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European Nations Exchange Blame Over Crisis Response
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Eduardo Cue
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Nation & World - October 8, 2008
French officials fault Britain and Germany for obstructing a Europe-wide bailout plan.
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The Low-Down on Libor: Why its Surge Signals Desperation in the Credit Markets
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - September 30, 2008
The scoop on this oddly named benchmark.
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Skip the Ritalin and Treat Parents Instead
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - September 29, 2008
The Brits say Ritalin should be the last resort for treating kids with ADHD.
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Financial Crisis Spreads Globally
By
Kirk Shinkle
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The Ticker - September 18, 2008
Russia, England, and us
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Britain's Housing Woes Lead to a Recession
By
Thomas K. Grose
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Nation & World - September 3, 2008
Prime Minister Brown offers a plan intended to boost home sales and his own slumping popularity.
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Hospital Parking, a Pain in the Purse
By
Avery Comarow
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Comarow On Quality - September 3, 2008
Patients in Great Britain are successfully pressuring governments to wipe out parking charges.
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Bid by College Presidents to Lower the Drinking Age Remains a Long Shot
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - August 25, 2008
Binge drinking may be worsening on campus, but the British experience is a cautionary tale.
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London Admits It Can't Top Lavish Beijing Olympics When It Hosts 2012 Games
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Thomas K. Grose
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Nation & World - August 22, 2008
Facing an economic downturn, British officials are trying to keep costs down.
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Britain's Brown Reaffirms Opposition to Iranian Nuclear Bomb
Nation & World - July 21, 2008
Secretary of State Rice cites Iranian runaround in weekend talks.
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