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This doesn't directly affect the UK, but I figured that most people here would find this newsworthy: So basically, since Saudi Arabia is a rich country with a lot of oil, they get to do whatever they want, including forcing women to wear hijabs, prohibiting them from driving and getting an...

http://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/if-polls-are-spot-on-london-may-see-its-first-muslim-mayor As long as he speaks in the proper Cockney accent, treats all Londoners the same regardless of their race, religion, or sexual orientation, observes the holidays of London (Christmas, Boxing...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3543821/Jamaica-plans-end-Queen-s-role-Head-State-Monarch-receives-unpleasant-90th-birthday-surprise-Caribbean-country.html#channel=f108db3311c563&origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk This is definitely sad news. Why would a country want to sever...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/03/15/reports-washington-dc-metro-close-24-hours-inspection/81823344/ The first time I used the DC Metro was when I was 9 back in 1994. I was intrigued by the cavernous stations. I also liked that the platforms were clean and the trains were...

I'm in favour of this plan. It is counterproductive to have homeless people in a country. This plan seems costly, but it will offset the amount of money used to operate shelters and prisons (not that Europe has a high crime rate). If anything, this will improve the economy. More people will be...

I'm looking forward to the movie London Has Fallen. If you're a fan of the tv series 24, then you'll love this. The basic plot is that during the funeral of the British Prime Minister, a terrorist attacks London and threatens to attrack other nations. The American and British governments team up...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3406536/Panic-Tubes-commuter-dressed-suicide-bomber-camouflage-gear-backpack-fake-device-strapped-chest.html?ito=social-facebook What he did was irresponsible, but it wasn't illegal. After July 7, Londoners felt on edge about terrorism. However, given...

I apologise if this is the wrong forum or if this was already posted: A determined Tube traveller has clawed back the world record for racing around every Underground station in the fastest time In an effort that makes even the most dastardly of commutes look tame, Steve Wilson visited all...

I know this isn't a UK-specific topic and I don't want it to seem like I'm making random posts, but I figured this was important: It's bloody sickening how a country invites supposedly oppressed people into a country and they reciprocate by attacking the natives. Many people vehemently...

I wanted to share some miscellaneous photos of New York and Washington DC. If this is the wrong forum then I apologise Garden State Plaza Mall (New Jersey) Garden State Plaza Mall by William Wilson, on Flickr Garden State Plaza Mall by William Wilson, on Flickr World Trade Center...

34 Street-Hudson Yards Station NYC Subway 34 Street-Hudson Yards by William Wilson, on Flickr 34 Street-Hudson Yards by William Wilson, on Flickr 34 Street-Hudson Yards by William Wilson, on Flickr 34 Street-Hudson Yards by William Wilson, on Flickr Junction Blvd NYC Subway...

PUBLISHED: 04:37 EST, 7 July 2012 | UPDATED: 05:50 EST, 7 July 2012 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2170067/Seventh-London-terror-plot-suspect-arrested-police-swoop-dawn-raid.html#ixzz1zyl9RsOv I commend the Metropolitan Police for a job well done. On the 7th...

By Lori Aratani, Published: June 16 http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-rolls-out-rush-plus/2012/06/16/gJQA7Gw8gV_story.html I know this is confusing, especially to people who have never used the Washington DC Metro so I will try to explain. Washington DC...

Associated Press By JILL LAWLESS | Associated Press – 5 hrs ago http://news.yahoo.com/former-ira-commander-meet-queen-elizabeth-ii-145558391.html It's nice to see Great Britain united. I'm glad the Catholics in Northern Ireland are putting aside their differences with the UK. Together...

I know many of you are engrossed in the Euro 2012 tournament, but across the pond, the Miami Heat have won the NBA title. Basketball is as exciting (if not more) than soccer (football). If you have ESPN, I encourage you to check out the basketball highlights. By BRIAN MAHONEY | The Associated...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-william-inherits-10m-from-princess-904754 It pays to be royalty. Prince William has a £10million inheritance and a fairly attractive wife. What a lucky dude. However, I'm sure that the people in the UK who are struggling to pay the bills will be...

By MEERA SELVA The Associated Press http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/uk-pm-cameron-leaves-1455738.html Every parent makes mistakes. I hope this doesn't become a big issue. There are more important things like the economy.

Are any of you guys boxing fans? The only English boxer I heard of is Lennox Lewis. By TIM DAHLBERG | The Associated Press – 11 minutes ago http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bradley-scores-decision-win-over-050647231--box.html;_ylt=At77dxyAecOeE8amuqixe4M5nYcB This fight was clearly fixed...

The next time you're stuck in a sweltering Tube carriage, think about this thread. The Tube on its worst day is still better than the NYC subway: By: Tina Redwine http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/162743/mta--rat-scratched-woman-on-a-train See the link for a video.

Friday, 01 June 2012 By Duncan Mackay June 1 - South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak today celebrated the groundbreaking for a controversial high-speed railway designed to make it easier to travel to Pyeongchang for the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics...