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Britain To Announce Sweeping Counterterrorism Legislation

6:37pm November 25, 2014

by Vicki Barker

The British government plans to introduce measures it says will help authorities combat terrorism. The proposed legislation includes a ban on insurance companies covering the cost of ransom demands.

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Hotel Looking For Guests With Social Media Clout

8:02am November 25, 2014

The luxury hotel in Stockholm will let you stay for free if you have 2,000 friends on Facebook, or 100,000 fans on Instagram.

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Polish Town Thinks Winnie The Pooh Needs A Pair Of Pants

1:02pm November 24, 2014

The beloved storybook character probably won't have a new playground named after him in one Polish town. Some officials there complained about the bear's immodest clothing.

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Duchess Of Alba, Spain's Richest Woman, Dies At 88

12:49pm November 24, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Maria del Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart had more titles than any other aristocrat in the world. She died today in Seville.

In Britain, a new bus running between Bath and the Bristol airport uses biomethane for power. The gas is derived from human sewage and food waste.

Poo Power: New British Bus Runs On Human Waste

1:43pm November 22, 2014

by Bill Chappell

Touting the use of renewable energy, the Bath Bus Company says the Bio-Bus runs cleaner than a bus powered by a traditional diesel engine.

London's Mayor Calls U.S. Tax Bill 'Outrageous'

11:21am November 22, 2014

NPR's Scott Simon explains the controversy London Mayor Boris Johnson waded into recently. He's a U.S. citizen, and the Internal Revenue Service says he owes them taxes.

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Ex-News Of The World Editor Andy Coulson Freed From Prison

7:22pm November 21, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Coulson, who was found guilty of conspiracy to hack personal voice mails, was released today after serving less than five months of his 18-month sentence.

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Spanish Duchess Of Alba Remembered As A Colorful Figure

6:36pm November 21, 2014

by Lauren Frayer

The funeral was held in Spain for the Duchess of Alba on Friday. She was one of Europe's most eccentric — and richest — aristocrats.

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Update: Venice Isn't Banning Rolling Suitcases

2:12pm November 21, 2014

Officials in Venice say news reports claiming that they were going to fine tourists for rolling suitcases on the city's sidewalks and squares are incorrect.

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London Mayor Boris Johnson Owes IRS Money, Won't Pay

10:42am November 21, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Johnson holds dual U.S.-U.K. citizenship, but hasn't lived in the U.S. since he was 5. He told WAMU's Diane Rehm Show that he had been billed for capital gains on the sale of his first home.