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Movement for Happiness Launches in Britain
By not in system - AOL NewsLONDON -- Is there a science of happiness? A growing band of economists, politicians and academics thinks so -- and is putting theory into practice by starting a "mass movement for a happier society." Action for Happiness launched today in London, encouraging hugging, meditation and random acts of kindness. It is getting under way as the British government asks statisticians to measure the economically battered nation's well-being. The nonprofit group's founders include a former Downing Street policy chief, Tony Blair's biographer and an eminent economist. They say happiness -- long ...
US, Europe Intensify Efforts to Isolate Gadhafi
By not in system - AOL NewsWASHINGTON -- The United States and European allies intensified efforts to isolate Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Monday, redoubling demands for him to step down, questioning his mental state and warning that those who stay loyal to him risk losing their wealth and being prosecuted for human rights abuses. Europe, which buys most of Libya's oil exports, outlined fresh sanctions to force the dictator to stop attacks on civilians and step down after 42 years of iron-fisted rule. The European Union issued travel bans and an asset freeze against senior Libyan officials, and ordered an arms ...
Gov. Scott Walker Falls for Prank Call; a Brief History of Gullible Politicians
By Torie Bosch - AOL NewsWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker may want to start checking his caller ID. Walker's office has admitted that the governor was crank-called by Ian Murphy of the Buffalo Beast, an upstate New York-based website. Murphy spent more about 20 minutes on the phone with Walker, pretending to be David Koch. A Walker campaign contributor, Koch and his brother Charles have donated more than $100 million to "right-wing causes," according to a 2010 New Yorker article. With those credentials, it's perhaps understandable that Walker would speak freely to Koch about the protests that have embroiled Wisconsin ...
British Government Accused of Appeasing Gadhafi
By Theunis Bates - AOL NewsLONDON -- Britain's close relationship with Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has come under attack from U.S. officials, human rights campaigners and victims of the Lockerbie bombing after the North African dictator ordered a brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. Louis Susman, the U.S. ambassador in London, condemned the British government's efforts to reintegrate Gadhafi into the international diplomatic community. "I would suggest that to deal with [Gadhafi is] to give him greater stature, greater ability on the world front to look like he is a good citizen is a mistake," he told the ...
Britain Waters Down Tough Anti-Terror Laws
By Theunis Bates - AOL NewsLONDON -- The British government has unveiled a major shakeup of anti-terror laws, rolling back legislation that allowed terrorist suspects to be held under virtual house arrest and police to stop and search people without grounds for suspicion. The announcement follows a six-month examination of Britain's tough counterterrorism measures -- mostly introduced by then Prime Minister Tony Blair in the wake of the 9/11 attacks -- by the government of Prime Minister David Cameron, which ousted the Labour government in May. PA / AP Home Secretary Theresa May, speaking ...
Tony Blair Defends Invasion of Iraq at British Inquiry
By Theunis Bates - AOL NewsLONDON -- At around 8:30 a.m. local time today, some 60 protesters started to muster outside central London's Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, waving placards declaring "Bliar" and "War Criminal." They were waiting for the arrival of the British anti-war movement's No. 1 enemy, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who was to give evidence at an official inquiry into the causes and conduct of the Iraq War. But in the eight years since the U.K. joined the U.S.-led invasion, Blair has perfected the art of outfoxing angry Brits. The ex-prime minister was already safely inside the building by ...
Thousands of UK Students Protest Tuition Hikes
By not in system - AOL NewsLONDON (Nov. 10) -- Tens of thousands of students marched noisily through London on Wednesday against plans to triple university tuition fees, and some tried to occupy the headquarters of the governing Conservative Party, in the largest street protest yet against the government's sweeping austerity measures. Organizers said 50,000 students, lecturers and supporters were demonstrating against plans to raise the cost of studying at a university to 9,000 pounds ($14,000) a year - three times the current rate. Violence flared as a handful of people smashed windows in a high-rise building that ...
Pope Meets Abuse Victims As Thousands Protest London Visit
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(Sept. 18) -- Pope Benedict XVI met with five victims of priestly child abuse as part of his official trip to Britain, while thousands marched the streets of London in protest against his visit. Benedict prayed with the victims and said that the Catholic Church is "continuing to implement effective measures to safeguard young people," according to a statement from the Vatican. "He was moved by what (the victims) had to say and expressed his deep sorrow and shame over what victims and their families had suffered," the Vatican said. Carl Court, AFP / Getty Images Demonstrators gather in ...
Tony Blair Pelted With Eggs at Book Signing
By Lauren Frayer - AOL News(Sept. 4) – Tony Blair was pelted with eggs and shoes by anti-war protesters this morning in Dublin, where the former British prime minister held a book-signing event to promote a new memoir in which he defends his decision to help invade Iraq. About 200 activists clashed with Irish police trying to defend a security barrier on Dublin's O'Connell Street, where Blair arrived this morning to sign copies of his book, "A Journey." Tram service in the area was suspended, and roads closed around the Eason's bookstore. "Hey, hey, Tony, hey! How many kids have you killed today?" chanted ...
Britain's Labour Vote Pits Brother Against Brother
By Theunis Bates - AOL NewsLONDON (Sept. 4) -- Just a few months ago, many Brits struggled to tell David Miliband, 44, apart from his 40-year-old brother Ed. It was an understandable mistake: The siblings both held senior posts in former Prime Minister Gordon Brown's cabinet, and -- with their boyish looks, awkward smiles and mops of dark hair -- were almost indistinguishable from each other. But now that these young political stars are racing against each other to succeed Brown as leader of the center-left Labour Party, people are suddenly waking up to the differences between the Milibands. Differences that, some ...
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