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Former US President Jimmy Carter Making an Appearance at Britain's House of Lords

Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter is schedule to appear at the House of Lords in Great Britain on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The 39th U.S. president will talk and discuss his successful campaign against the Guinea worm disease or dracunculiasis that started back in 1986.

New Argentina Government Wants to Talk With Great Britain Over Falkland Islands Claim

Argentina's new government declared on Sunday that it will continue its claim to the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory 300 miles east of South America's Patagonian coast. Newly elected president, Mauricio Macri has invited the U.K. to start a possible negotiation regarding the disputed islands and other territories.

British PM David Cameron Rules Out Slavery Reparation in Jamaica, Tells Country to 'Move On'

Last week, British Prime Minister David Cameron became the first British leader to visit the island of Jamaica in 14 years.

Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Longest-Reigning Monarch in Great Britain

Queen Elizabeth II officially became the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history on Wednesday, passing the record set by her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria, who served for 63 years and 216 days.

Argentina Declassifies Falklands War Documents [Watch]

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner took the opportunity of the Falklands War anniversary to announce her government would declassify documents concerning the 1982 war with the U.K.

British Parliament Votes to Symbolically Recognize the State of Palestine, Israel Condemns Vote

In a symbolic vote, the British Parliament voted to recognize the Palestinian state in hopes of pressuring the British government of Prime Minister David Cameron into formally recognizing Palestine. Though most of the members of Parliament abstained, the vote was condemned by Israel.

Scotland Independence Vote: English Residents in Scotland Lean Towards 'No'

On Thursday, September 18, voters headed to the polls in Scotland for an historic referendum that will decide whether or not the country will declare independence from the United Kingdom.

Terrorist Torture News: UK Seeking to Cover Role in 'Extraordinary Rendition' of Suspects?

The UK is seeking to cover its role in helping the US torture terrorist suspects The British Government has been accused of trying to cover up its role in the "extraordinary rendition" of terror suspects who were tortured by the United States after the 9/11 attacks.

$9.5 Million Stamp From a 19th-Century British Colony Sets World Record

A rare 19th-century postage stamp became the world's most valuable stamp Tuesday when it sold for a whopping $9.5 million at an auction house in New York.

History and Meaning Behind St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is one of America's most popular holidays and it's a staple around the world, particularly in countries associated with Irish emigration.

NSA GCHQ Surveillance: U.S.and British Spy Agencies Stole Images from Citizen's Webcams

Imagine if out of control government agencies were able to go against their countries constitutions and access your personal computer files?

Diablo Delenfer Tattoo Man: Englishman Spends Thousands of Dollars to Transform Self into Devil

Would you spend over £10,000 or roughly $17,000 to modify your body? Would you spend over £10,000 or roughly $17,000 to modify your body? The man formally called Gavin Pasow did.
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