After Nearly 4 Years, British Embassy Reopens In Tehran
The U.K.'s diplomatic compound was attacked by hard-line activists in November 2011. London closed it down and also expelled Iranian diplomats.
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Should More Women Give Birth Outside The Hospital?
The British medical system says healthy women with normal pregnancies should give birth at home or in a midwife-led facility. But 99 percent of babies in the U.S. are born in hospitals.
'Stealthy' Giant Rhea Eludes Police In U.K.
The ostrich-like bird, native to South America, escaped from a farm in Nottinghamshire last week.
Email Slip Reportedly Reveals United Kingdom Plan For Possible EU Exit
In the communication that The Guardian says it received accidentally from the Bank of England, officials outlined details of the plan known as "Operation Bookend."
Greece Says It Won't Take U.K. To Court For Return Of Elgin Marbles
Athens says taking the matter to the International Criminal Court would take too long and the outcome would be uncertain. Instead he says Greece will use diplomatic channels for their return.
How British Farmers Are Making Rapeseed (Canola) Posh And Flavorful
In the U.K., rapeseed is getting a royal treatment. It's called cold-pressing, and it's a method of processing the oilseed to bring out the best of its mustardy flavor.
Islanders Pushed Out For U.S. Base Hope For End To 40-Year Exile
Britain forced thousands off Diego Garcia, a remote Indian Ocean island, in the '70s to make way for a U.S. military base. For 40 years residents have fought to return. Now they have a growing chance.
Britain Backs Away From World Stage In Lead-Up To Elections
As the U.K. heads into elections, its role on the world stage is shrinking. Foreign policy is barely an issue for British voters, as the country remains focused almost entirely on domestic issues.
Staff At Britain's Windsor Castle May Strike Over Low Wages
It's the first time Queen Elizabeth has faced a possible strike by employees of the royal family. At issue is whether employees should be expected to take on extra duties for no additional pay.
On Libel And The Law, U.S. And U.K. Go Separate Ways
An HBO documentary about Scientology, Going Clear, won't be released in Britain. Neither will the book on which it's based. That's because British and U.S. free speech protections are very different.