Bay Ledger News Zonebill@blnz.comtag:www.blnz.com,2009:attrs/tower_of_londontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/02/Shard_pinnacle_Londons_redevelopment_d9fb

The Shard, which opened its doors to the public on Friday, is western Europe's highest skyscraper but also the pinnacle of the transformation of London's long-neglected south bank of the River Thames.

2013-02-02T11:54:26ZAFP Global Editionby Denis Hiaulttag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/01/Shard_pinnacle_Londons_redevelopment_d9fb

The Shard, which opened its doors to the public on Friday, is western Europe's highest skyscraper but also the pinnacle of the transformation of London's long-neglected south bank of the River Thames.

2013-02-01T16:33:12ZAFP European Editionby Denis Hiaulttag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/11/Shard_pierces_Londons_skyline_9b62

The Shard -- western Europe's tallest skyscraper -- opens its viewing platform to the public on February 1, giving unrivalled views over London and defiantly snubbing critics of the gigantic tower.

2013-01-11T15:53:31ZAFP Global Editionby Denis Hiaulttag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/11/14/British_think-tank_postpones_Petraeus_award_012b

A leading British defence think-tank said on Wednesday it had postponed the presentation of its highest award to former CIA chief David Petraeus after he was involved in a sex scandal.

2012-11-14T18:07:06ZAFP European EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/11/12/Locks_changed_after_keys_stolen_f351

Some of the locks at the Tower of London -- home to Queen Elizabeth II's crown jewels -- have had to be changed after two sets of keys were stolen from the grounds, red-faced officials said.

2012-11-13T01:11:34ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/11/12/Tower_London_keys_stolen_8bd2

Officials at the Tower of London admitted Monday they had been forced to change some of the locks at the famous landmark after two sets of keys were stolen from the grounds.

2012-11-12T16:48:47ZAFP European EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/03/Archduke_Joseph_fetch_least_15m_9715

One of the world's most historic diamonds, the Archduke Joseph, is up for sale in Geneva with an expected price tag well in excess of $15 million (11.6 million euros), Christie's auction house said Wednesday.

2012-10-03T14:50:06ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/03/Archduke_Joseph_fetch_least_15mn_bfad

One of the world's most historic diamonds, the Archduke Joseph, is up for sale in Geneva with an expected price tag well in excess of $15 million (11.6 million euros), Christie's auction house said Wednesday.

2012-10-03T13:47:44ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/08/Pistorius_shines_Games_near_32be

"Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius on Saturday ended the last full day of competition of the London Paralympics by storming to victory in his favoured event, as most of the final golds were decided.

2012-09-08T22:33:13ZAFP Global Editionby Phil Hazlewoodtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/08/Last_full_Paralypmic_competition_cb8e

The last full day of competition at the London Paralympics draws to a close on Saturday, with Oscar Pistorius determined to go out with gold after five-a-side masters Brazil maintained their unbeaten run.

2012-09-08T18:15:41ZAFP Global Editionby Phil Hazlewoodtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/08/Pistorius_Simmonds_seek_more_Paralympic_af13

The last full day of competition at the London Paralympics sees Oscar Pistorius determined to go out with gold and Ellie Simmonds hoping for more British success in the pool.

2012-09-08T14:44:24ZAFP Global Editionby Phil Hazlewoodtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/03/prince_abseils_down_Europes_tallest_13ba

Britain's Prince Andrew abseiled down Europe's tallest skycraper on Monday, confessing afterwards that he would "never do it again".

2012-09-03T13:32:51ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/08/28/Paralympic_torch_spiritual_home_fc83

The London 2012 Paralympic flame will be created on Tuesday at the spiritual home of disabled sport, signifying the start of a 24-hour torch relay before the start of this year's Games.

2012-08-28T07:03:13ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/30/Germany_lead_Zara_enjoys_anniversary_f6eb

Germany closed in on Olympic three-day eventing gold after an enthralling cross-country Monday while Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, marked her wedding anniversary in style.

2012-07-30T18:46:06ZAFP European Editionby Nick Reevestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/25/London_boasts_most_expensive_Olympic_4632

The eight tons of gold, silver and copper unearthed from mines in Mongolia and Utah and now under guard at the Tower of London is the largest ever haul used to make Olympic medals.

2012-07-25T11:55:47ZAFP Global Editionby Julien Giraulttag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/24/London_boasts_most_expensive_Olympic_4632

The eight tons of gold, silver and copper unearthed from mines in Mongolia and Utah and now under guard at the Tower of London is the largest ever haul used to make Olympic medals.

2012-07-24T23:13:31ZAFP Global Editionby Julien Giraulttag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/21/Comaneci_raises_roof_flame_starts_dbd8

Olympics legend Nadia Comaneci held the 2012 torch aloft over London on Saturday as the flame began a seven-day tour of London that will culminate at the Games opening ceremony.

2012-07-21T20:46:20ZAFP Global Editionby Ruth Holmestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/21/Olympics_legend_Comaneci_takes_flame_4be0

Olympics legend Nadia Comaneci held the 2012 torch aloft over London on Saturday as the flame began a seven-day tour of the host city that will culminate at the Games opening ceremony.

2012-07-21T14:59:03ZAFP Global Editionby Robin Millardtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/21/Ex-gymnast_Comaneci_takes_Olympic_flame_00a4

Olympics legend Nadia Comaneci carried the 2012 torch on the roof of the North Greenwich Arena as the flame began a seven-day tour of London that will culminate at the Games opening ceremony.

2012-07-21T10:45:56ZAFP Global Editionby Robin Millardtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/21/Ex-gymnast_Comaneci_takes_flame_London_9281

Former Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci and ex-basketball star John Amaechi will carry the Olympic flame as it begins a seven-day tour of London on Saturday.

2012-07-21T10:07:45ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reporter