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Marcus Agius announced his resignation yesterday as chairman of Barclays, but not with immediate effect
The rate rigging scandal has damaged London's image as a financial centre
Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates, pictured in 2010
First-placed Andrew Gemmell (R) and second-placed Connor Jaeger (L) congratulate each other after the 1500m freestyle
Competitors dive into the pool to start their race in Heat 5 of the Men's 100m Freestyle event
Competitors swim in Heat 2 of the Men's 100m freestyle event
US player Serena Williams plays against Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova
Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova
Seb Coe (R) and Rio Tinto Chairman Jan du Plessis pose at the Tower of London
A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask holds a poster reading "I'm Julian"
Sabine Lisicki
Prince Charles uses his much of his private income to fund his family's charitable work
A Metropolitan Police 999 supervisor takes calls in an image tweeted by the Met on Friday
Bernard Lagat on Thursday finished second, in the time of 13min 22.82sec
News Corporation Chief Rupert Murdoch holds up a copy of the newly launched 'The Sun on Sunday'
Bernie Ecclestone
The fine imposed on Barclays by the FSA was the largest fine the authority has ever imposed
The fine imposed on Barclays by the FSA was the largest fine the authority has ever imposed
The fine imposed on Barclays by the FSA was the largest fine the authority has ever imposed
The fine imposed on Barclays by the FSA was the largest fine the authority has ever imposed
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Horror writer Herbert dies aged 69

By Staff Reporter  AFP European Edition
Mar 20, 2013 23:40 EDT
Author James Herbert, best known for penning classic horror novel "The Rats", has died aged 69.
 

Taiwan's HTC postpones flagship smartphone rollout

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 20, 2013 04:04 EDT
Taiwan's HTC has delayed shipments of its new flagship smartphone due to parts shortages, a report said on Wednesday, dealing a blow as it looks to lift sales and compete with the iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy.
 

$3 tag sale find sells at Sotheby's for $2.23 million

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 19, 2013 18:53 EDT
A $3 tag sale buy has turned into a massive windfall for the lucky bargain hunter: the Chinese bowl sold for $2.23 million at an auction at Sotheby's on Tuesday.
 

Brazil's Ramires out of Italy test

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 19, 2013 09:14 EDT
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will have to do without Chelsea midfielder Ramires for Thursday's friendly with Italy in Geneva but hopes he will be fit to face Russia five days later in London, the Brazilian Football Confederation said Tuesday.
 

West Brom to keep Odemwingie action in-house

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 18, 2013 12:37 EDT
West Bromwich Albion revealed on Monday that they will deal internally with Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie's most recent attacks on the club via Twitter.
 

UEFA to hear Inter racism case on April 19

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 18, 2013 12:30 EDT
UEFA on Monday said it had launched a disciplinary procedure against Inter Milan after racist chants by fans during their Europa League match against Tottenham, with the hearing scheduled on April 19.
 

Melbourne plans tallest building in southern hemisphere

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 18, 2013 03:13 EDT
Australia's second-largest city Melbourne could possibly have the tallest building in the southern hemisphere after approval Monday for a new 388-metre (1,280 foot) apartment and hotel complex.
 

Leaders Cardiff back on track

by Steve Griffiths  AFP Global Edition
Mar 16, 2013 14:17 EDT
Cardiff got back on track in the race to reach the Premier League as the Championship leaders cruised to a 2-0 win at Sheffield on Saturday.
 

'Black Death' skeletons found under London rail site

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 16, 2013 02:27 EDT
Workers building a new railway in London have unearthed 13 skeletons thought to be victims of the Black Death plague that swept through Europe in the 14th century, archaeologists said.
 

Djokovic barrels into Indian Wells semi-finals

by Rebecca Bryan  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 19:57 EDT
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic made short work of a lackluster Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday, booking his Indian Wells Masters semi-final spot with a 22nd straight victory.
 

Arsenal's Wenger turns to bench against Bayern

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 13, 2013 15:30 EDT
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger turned to his bench for Wednesday's Champions League last 16, second leg, with Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky starting in the middle against Bayern Munich.
 

Neanderthal brawn lost out to social human brain

by Mariette Le Roux  AFP Global Edition
Mar 12, 2013 20:28 EDT
Neanderthals' bigger eyes and bodies meant they had less brain space to dedicate to social networking, which may explain why they died out and Homo sapiens conquered the planet, according to a new study.
 

Videoconference robot Beam walks the walk at SXSW

by Robert MacPherson  AFP Global Edition
Mar 12, 2013 20:01 EDT
After a long day at the South by Southwest (SXSW) interactive trade show, Susie Kim and her colleagues took a leisurely two-block stroll back to their hotel in downtown Austin.
 

Bieber cancels one of two Portugal dates

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 09, 2013 12:12 EST
Canadian teen heartthrob Justin Bieber has cancelled one of two scheduled concerts in Portugal next week, just after completing what he admitted had been a rough week in London, promoters said Saturday.
 

Taiwan's HTC unveils new flagship smartphone

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 07, 2013 10:56 EST
Taiwan's HTC unveiled a new flagship smartphone in its domestic market Thursday with revamped designs which analysts said may boost the company's sluggish sales against rivals Apple and Samsung.
 

Ramraiders target Gucci's flagship London store

By Staff Reporter  AFP European Edition
Mar 07, 2013 04:20 EST
Ramraiders smashed their way into the flagship London store of designer label Gucci and made off with handbags overnight, Scotland Yard said.
 

Dancer admits ordering attack on Bolshoi chief

by Stuart Williams  AFP Global Edition
Mar 06, 2013 08:49 EST
A leading Bolshoi Ballet soloist has confessed to ordering the acid attack on the artistic director of the world famous dance company and risks up to 12 years in jail, Moscow police said Wednesday.
 

Dancer confesses to attack on Bolshoi chief

by Stuart WILLIAMS  AFP Global Edition
Mar 06, 2013 02:56 EST
A leading Bolshoi Ballet soloist has confessed to his involvement in the acid attack on the artistic director of the world famous dance company Sergei Filin, Moscow police said Wednesday.
 

World record price for rare Australian 'Holey Dollar'

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 06, 2013 01:54 EST
A private collector has paid a world record Aus$495,000 (US$508,000) for one of Australia's first coins, known as the "Holey Dollar", auctioneers said Wednesday.
 

World record price for rare Australian 'Holey Dollar'

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 05, 2013 23:08 EST
A private collector has paid a world record Aus$495,000 (US$508,000) for one of Australia's first coins, known as the "Holey Dollar", auctioneers said Wednesday.
 
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:

London
Top: City of London skyline, Middle: Palace of Westminster, Bottom left: Tower Bridge, Bottom right: Tower of London.
London region in the United Kingdom
Coordinates: 51°30′29″N 0°7′29″W / 51.50806°N 0.12472°W / 51.50806; -0.12472
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Constituent countryEngland England
RegionLondon
Ceremonial countiesCity and Greater London
DistrictsCity and 32 boroughs
Settled by Romansas Londinium c. AD 43
HeadquartersCity Hall
Government
 - Regional authorityGreater London Authority
 - Regional assemblyLondon Assembly
 - Mayor of LondonBoris Johnson
 - UK Parliament
 - London Assembly
 - European Parliament		74 constituencies
14 constituencies
London constituency
Area
 - London1,706.8 km2 (659 sq mi)
Elevation [1]24 m (79 ft)
Population (July 2007 est.)[2][3][4]
 - London7,556,900
 - Density4,761/km2 (12,331/sq mi)
 - Urban8,278,251
 - Metro12,300,000 to 13,945,000
 - DemonymLondoner
 - Ethnicity
(June 2006 estimates)[5]
Time zoneGMT (UTC0)
 - Summer (DST)BST (UTC+1)
Postcode district(s)Various
Area code(s)020 and others
Websitehttp://www.london.gov.uk/
Country of Birth[103]Population
(2001)
United Kingdom United Kingdom5,230,155
India India172,162
Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland157,285
Bangladesh Bangladesh84,565
Jamaica Jamaica80,319
Nigeria Nigeria68,907
Pakistan Pakistan66,658
Kenya Kenya66,311
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka49,932
Ghana Ghana46,513
Cyprus Cyprus45,888
South Africa South Africa45,506
United States United States44,622
Australia Australia41,488
Germany Germany39,818
Turkey Turkey39,128
Italy Italy38,694
France France38,130
Somalia Somalia33,831
Uganda Uganda32,082
New Zealand New Zealand27,494