UK
Markets react to NDP win, as voting begins in the UK
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Will too much compromise split Britain’s coalition government?
Two years in, relations between Britain’s coalition partners Cameron and Clegg hit an all-time low
Britain’s tea addiction is sparking an ecological crisis
Tea bags are now the single largest food waste contributor
French breast implants: a Science-ish saga?
It turns out we don’t know much about how risky implants are
Down and out in London
Many of those struggling to get by in the British capital are former immigrants from Eastern Europe
There’s nothing political about stealing sneakers
Don’t blame the U.K. riots on unemployment or tuition costs
Pay up‚ or else…
British private schools are turning to collection agencies to go after parents who are defaulting on tuition
Too many elections? Please.
Barring coalitions, things can only get worse from here on in
Losing is in the eye of the beholder
In his chat with Mr. Mansbridge, the Prime Minister again asserts a rule for coalition government.
12 arrests made in the UK over suspicion of a terror attack
Counter-terrorism detectives feared a Christmas-related plot
One great thing about gay marriage: it’s simple.
From England comes news of a couple who want their romantic and economic partnership recognized under the law, but who just don’t have the “right” sexual orientation for it. Oh, you figure you’ve heard this one before, do you?
Formally Proposed Parliamentary Reform of the Week
A British committee set up in the wake of all that unpleasantness over MPs’ expenses, comes back with some suggestions.