GREGORY KATZ

Associated Press Writer
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British designer Luella Bartley stops trading

Acclaimed British fashion designer Luella Bartley said Tuesday that her company has stopped trading because of financial problems.

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Conservative Anglican leaders urge change

A conservative group of Anglican bishops are pushing for change in their own churches rather than suggesting the faithful turn to Rome.

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Obama's Nobel Peace Prize triumph praised by many

The choice of President Barack Obama for the Nobel Peace Prize was cheered Friday by a global chorus from European leaders to minibus passengers in Kenya — but it also elicited criticism over the decision to break with tradition and recognize hopeful promise over concrete achievement.

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Britain's Blair seen as EU presidential material

President Tony Blair? Don't laugh, it could happen.

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Bid to arrest Ehud Barak in Britain rejected

A Palestinian bid to have Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak arrested for alleged war crimes during a visit to Britain has failed, a lawyer for the groups involved said Tuesday.

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British Museum seeks to remake Montezuma's image

The world-famous British Museum, home of the contested Elgin Marbles sought by Greece, is leaping into another controversy with a special exhibit re-examining the life of Montezuma, the doomed last ruler of the Aztecs.

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Burberry's back — bringing the celebrities with it

Burberry and its creative director Christopher Bailey made a triumphant return to London on Tuesday night, winning over a star-studded audience at the glitziest event of the capital's fashion week.

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Elton John wants to adopt Ukrainian toddler

Look out, Madonna and Angelina Jolie — pop star Elton John has decided he wants to join the ranks of A-list celebrities with adopted children.

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British Foreign Office denies 'secret' Libya deal

Britain's complicated relations with Libya returned to center stage Sunday as Foreign Office diplomats took the unusual step of denying a newspaper report about a secret deal with Moammar Gaddafi's regime.

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World honors 9/11 heroes, but divided over war

On the day to remember the terror of 9/11, the war it spawned in Afghanistan sowed fresh divisions. President Barack Obama, speaking under rainy skies after placing a wreath at the site of the attack on the Pentagon, called on the world to "renew our resolve against those who perpetrated this barbaric act and who plot against us still."

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UK health booklet's message: Teen sex can be fun

Britain's National Health Service has a message for teens: Sex can be fun. Health officials are trying to change the tone of sex education by urging teachers to emphasize that sexual relations can be healthy and pleasurable instead of simply explaining the mechanics of sex and warning about diseases.

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Jackson death hurts some parts of London economy

Now that the reality of Michael Jackson's death has sunk in, some Londoners are assessing the economic impact of his sudden departure — and they don't like what they see.

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Jackson kids' godfather never saw him take drugs

The godfather of Michael Jackson's three children says the circumstances surrounding the singer's death "don't add up" because he never saw him take drugs.

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Refund details announced for Jackson concerts

More than 750,000 Michael Jackson fans can get full refunds for the pop star's canceled 50-night "This is It" concert extravaganza — or opt to receive souvenir tickets instead, the promoters announced Monday.

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This is It: Massive headache for Jackson promoters

It was to be the comeback of the young century: Michael Jackson using the "This is It" tour to retake his throne as King of Pop, lord of the dance and darling of the masses.

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Britain replaces USA as Iran's verbal target

Britain has replaced America as Iran's "Great Satan."

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Real `Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' gravely ill

They were childhood chums. Then they drifted apart, lost touch completely, and only renewed their friendship decades later, when illness struck.

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Susan Boyle faces final hurdle in dreamlike rise

It's always a bad hair day for Susan Boyle — until she starts to sing.

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British Conservative leader calls for change

Conservative Party leader David Cameron called Tuesday for sweeping reforms to Britain's political system, part of an aggressive damage-control campaign that has made him the only political figure to gain ground from a scandal over lawmakers' expenses.

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UK government decides to improve Stonehenge site

The British government Wednesday announced plans for major improvements at Stonehenge to be completed ahead of the 2012 Olympics, when hordes of visitors are expected.

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Prince Charles softens tone in attack on modernism

Britain's modern architects still have a formidable foe in Prince Charles, but a quarter century after he first attacked the profession in a famously fiery speech, the heir to the British throne wants to work with the practitioners of the trade — not trash them.

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UK architects' boycott of Prince Charles fizzles

There were no empty seats in the Royal Institute of British Architects auditorium Tuesday night as a planned boycott of Prince Charles' speech fizzled.

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Architects to Prince Charles: We're staying home

A respectful audience, polite applause, and congratulatory cocktails at the inevitable reception. That's what's expected when Prince Charles gives a speech.

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Marks & Spencer caves in, cuts prices on big bras

The Battle of the Bust is over, and consumers have triumphed.

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