Portsmouth (England)
Government to close six prisons
Jan 10, 2013 11:51 EST
The government is to close six prisons in England and parts of three others -- with a capacity of at least 2,200 -- within three months, the Ministry of Justice said Thursday.
Catholic Church liable for priests' wrongs: court
Nov 08, 2011 08:47 EST
The High Court in London ruled on Tuesday that the Catholic Church can be held liable for the wrongdoings of priests, which could make it easier for abuse victims to bring claims against the Church.
Earthquake strikes in English Channel
Jul 14, 2011 11:08 EDT
Buildings shook on the south coast of England on Thursday after an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 struck in the middle of the English Channel, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said.
Ark Royal returns home for last time
Dec 03, 2010 21:47 EST
The Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Ark Royal, returned to base for the final time, leaving the country without an aircraft carrier capable of launching jets for the next decade.
Flagship's return ends carrier strike capability
Dec 03, 2010 11:34 EST
The Royal Navy's flagship HMS Ark Royal returned to base for the final time on Friday, leaving the Britain without an aircraft carrier capable of launching jets for the next decade.
Algeria coach picks Mansouri as WCup captain
May 04, 2010 12:23 EDT
Algeria coach picks preliminary World Cup squad; Yazid Mansouri to be captain. Lorient midfielder Yazid Mansouri has been selected as Algeria's World Cup captain.
Portsmouth, England: Centuries of naval history
Apr 26, 2010 13:01 EDT
A day trip from London to Portsmouth offers centuries of British naval history. A modern tower shaped like a sail, with a view of the sea, stands in tribute to the history of this famous port, where centuries of naval warfare can be experienced in a day trip from London, just 75 miles away.
Today in History
Feb 07, 2010 00:01 EST
Today in History. Today is Sunday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2010. There are 327 days left in the year.
Fans can investigate Sherlock Holmes in Minn.
Dec 16, 2009 08:13 EST
Sherlock Holmes movie reinvigorates world's largest Holmes collection in Minnesota. Anyone searching for clues about the enduring popularity of Sherlock Holmes need not look only to his headquarters on London's Baker Street.
Fans can investigate Sherlock Holmes in Minn.
Dec 16, 2009 07:29 EST
Sherlock Holmes movie reinvigorates world's largest Holmes collection in Minnesota. Anyone searching for clues about the enduring popularity of Sherlock Holmes need not look only to his headquarters on London's Baker Street.
Dutch delay 13-year-old sailor's worldwide trip
Aug 28, 2009 17:39 EDT
Dutch court puts 13-year-old girl under guardianship to delay her solo world sailing trip. A 13-year-old girl's plan to sail solo around the world was called "undeniably daring and risky" by Dutch judges Friday. They refused, however, to scrap the venture in a high-profile clash between child care authorities and liberal Dutch parenting.
Dutch delay 13-year-old sailor's worldwide trip
Aug 28, 2009 12:37 EDT
Dutch court puts 13-year-old girl under guardianship to delay her solo world sailing trip. UTRECHT, Netherlands ? Dutch judges Friday called a 13-year-old girl's plan to sail solo around the world "undeniably daring and risky," but refused to scupper it completely, in a high profile clash between child care authorities and liberal Dutch parenting.
British teen sailor stops in Australia for repairs
Apr 05, 2009 03:20 EDT
British round-the-world teen solo sailor makes 4th repair stop in Australia. A 17-year-old British sailor said Sunday he was confident of beating a U.S. rival into the record books as the youngest person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe despite a fourth repair stop in Australia about halfway through his trouble-plagued voyage.
British teen sailor stops in Australia for repairs
Apr 04, 2009 07:26 EDT
British round-the-world teen solo sailor makes 4th repair stop in Australia. A 17-year-old British sailor who is attempting to become the youngest person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe docked at an Australian port Saturday for his fourth repair stop about halfway through his trouble-plagued voyage.
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