UK & USA Today Editoweb 1 august 2009

Briton quizzed over Iraq gun deaths

A British security contractor being held by Iraqi police on suspicion of murdering two of his colleagues had been back in the country for a matter of days.

Terror threat: team 'over-reacted'

England's badminton team has been accused of over-reacting by its Scottish counterpart after quitting the World Championships in India on security grounds.

Tinchy Stryder beats Black Eyed Peas to No. 1

British hip-hop artist Tinchy Stryder knocked Black Eyed Peas off the top of Britain's singles chart on Sunday, gaining his second number one with "Never Leave You" featuring singer Amelle.

No UK closure plan: Vauxhall bidder

One of the last two bidders in the running to buy Vauxhall has said it has no plans to close its two UK plants or drop the brand.

Soldier killed by Afghanistan blast

A British soldier has been killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.

Shriver getting well wishes from Special Olympians

Well wishes from Special Olympians and their families have poured in for founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who remained in critical condition Sunday at Cape Cod Hospital.

Felicia weakens to tropical storm near Hawaii

Hawaii braced for Tropical Storm Felicia on Sunday, taking no chances even though the storm weakened rapidly as it slipped toward the islands.

Car fleeing Calif. police hits pickup, killing 7

The California Highway Patrol says a car fleeing from police ran a stop sign and slammed into a pickup, killing three people in the car and four young children in the truck.

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