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Russia expels British defense attaché in a tit-for-tat move
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday declared Britain's defense attaché persona non grata and gave the diplomat a week to leave the country in response to London's decision to expel the Russian defense attaché earlier this month over spying allegations. Russia's Foreign Ministry...
Chasing Amy: How Marisa Abela became Amy Winehouse for 'Back to Black'
LONDON (AP) — There’s no point asking Marisa Abela to sing Amy Winehouse songs at karaoke. Her friends have already tried and failed. But you can see her sing — and become — Winehouse in the new film “Back to Black,” which opens in the U.S. on Friday. ...
Navigator Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
LONDON (AP) — LONDON (AP) — Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) on Wednesday reported net income of $22.6 million in its first quarter. The London-based company said it had profit of 31 cents per share. The transportaion company for the natural gas and and chemical...
Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection
LONDON (AP) — A new exhibition of photographs owned by Elton John is everything one might expect from a star who has a fascination with image, a love of excess and a very large budget. Understated, it isn’t. The show, opening this week at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum,...
Hong Kong calls for respect of its overseas-based trade offices after UK charged its London staffer
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday urged foreign governments to respect its overseas-based trade offices after a staff member in its London branch was charged in Britain for allegedly working for the Chinese city's intelligence service. Chief Executive John Lee said his...
Globe Specialty Metals: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
LONDON (AP) — LONDON (AP) — Globe Specialty Metals Inc. (GSM) on Tuesday reported a loss of $2 million in its first quarter. The London-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to less than 1 cent on a per-share basis....
2 men accused of plotting Islamic State-inspired attack against Jews in England
LONDON (AP) — Two men accused of plotting to gun down Jews in an Islamic State-inspired attack in northwest England were held without bail Tuesday after appearing in a London court. Walid Saadaoui, 36, and Amar Hussein, 50, were accused of planning to use automatic weapons to kill...
IHS Holding: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
LONDON (AP) — LONDON (AP) — IHS Holding Ltd. (IHS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.55 billion in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the London-based company said it had a loss of $4.67. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and asset impairment costs, were 7 cents per...
IGT: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
LONDON (AP) — LONDON (AP) — International Game Technology PLC (IGT) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $82 million. The London-based company said it had profit of 40 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 46 cents per share. ...
Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift
PARIS (AP) — Taylor Swift isn't the only singer fans are flocking to Paris to hear. Lise Davidsen has become classical music’s biggest draw, attracting crowds to the Paris Opéra for her first performances in the title role of Strauss’ “Salome” during the same week Swift...
