Cox Washington Reporter Shelley Emling http://www.coxwashington.com The latest headlines from CoxWashington en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., CoxWashington Sun, 18 May 2008 06:54:29 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 5 Europe Gets Bullish on Animal Rights http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/12/EUROPE_ANIMALRIGHTS11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/12/EUROPE_ANIMALRIGHTS11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 12 May 2008 03:24:48 EDT Spain's iconic sport, bullfighting, is known for its ferocity and flair. But the centuries-old spectacle may have met its match in an equally tenacious opponent: Europe's animal rights movement. Kids' Fun in London, the Local Way http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/11/TRAVEL_LONDONKIDS11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/11/TRAVEL_LONDONKIDS11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:05:22 EDT London has loads for children to do. But instead of simply visiting the tried-and-true sights such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and Trafalgar Square, why not treat your kids to some hot spots popular with children who actually live in London? 'Sex and the City's' World Premiere Not in the City http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/05/SEX_LONDON29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/05/SEX_LONDON29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 5 May 2008 08:02:42 EDT Sarah Jessica Parker often referred to New York as the fifth lady in the show "Sex and the City," which chronicled the lives of four 30-something fun-loving friends. Heathrow Opens Way for Lucrative Delta Expansion Overseas http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/05/DELTA_HEATHROW27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/05/DELTA_HEATHROW27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 5 May 2008 07:28:51 EDT Record fuel prices. An economic slowdown. Low-cost rivals. These are dismal times for U.S. airlines. London Critics Don't Give a Damn for This 'Gone with the Wind' http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/24/GWTW_REVIEWS24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/24/GWTW_REVIEWS24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:15:05 EDT The reviews for the musical version of "Gone With the Wind" are in and they're not pretty. Frankly, My Dear, Not a Bad Retelling of a Classic http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/24/GWTW_MUSICAL22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/24/GWTW_MUSICAL22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:41:35 EDT There's Rhett Butler's mischievous grin and Scarlett O'Hara's 22-inch waist. There are even real flames when Atlanta starts to burn. Saving a Life, and Saying Hello, Donor Meets the Man She Saved http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/24/STEMCELL_FLA18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/24/STEMCELL_FLA18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:44:36 EDT On a leisurely Saturday morning five years ago, George Kannides and his wife Koula stayed in bed and made love, with no idea of the agony that lay just ahead. Merger Could Make Delta a Global 'Powerhouse' http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/16/DELTA_EUROPE16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/16/DELTA_EUROPE16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:15:49 EDT Delta Air Lines' merger with Northwest Airlines puts the airline in a position to become a global aviation "powerhouse" able to reap substantial additional revenue, analysts say. Hispanics an Increasingly Important Audience for the Pope http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/13/POPE_HISPANICS13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/13/POPE_HISPANICS13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:13:51 EDT Hispanic Catholics in the United States eager for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI will be seeking both emotional and political support. Vatican Sees Pope's Visit as Chance to Soften Image, Reach Out to Americans http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/13/POPE_US13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/13/POPE_US13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:13:51 EDT When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was the Vatican's stern watchdog on church doctrine he was often described by critics as "God's Rottweiler." Atlanta-Based Church's Chicken Tackles British Market http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/08/BRITAIN_CHICKEN08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/08/BRITAIN_CHICKEN08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:42:15 EDT Britons' taste for roasted lamb, kidney pie, and Yorkshire pudding is giving way to a fondness for good old-fashioned, finger-lickin'-good fried chicken. With Economy Down, Italians Cope with a Mood Swing http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/ITALY_FUNK06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/ITALY_FUNK06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:58:20 EDT Wherever Italians turn, it seems, there's another depressing headline: The country's chronic economic woes. The possible tainting of Italian mozzarella. Mountains of trash on the streets of Naples. Florida Realtors on a Mission to Tap British Market http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/05/BRITAIN_FLAREALTORS05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/05/BRITAIN_FLAREALTORS05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:56:33 EDT Waves of hurricanes? Cocaine warlords on every corner? Debunking misconceptions about Florida is one key to unlocking the state's troubled property market to prospective buyers from Britain, says John Mike, chairman of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches. Delta, Air France Hail Routes Kicking Off 'Open Skies' Cooperation http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/01/DELTA_AIRFRANCE01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/01/DELTA_AIRFRANCE01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:51:34 EDT At a packed news conference Monday, Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM executives hailed the launch of three trans-Atlantic routes from London's Heathrow airport that take advantage of the new "Open Skies" aviation pact. This Is Not Your Grandmother's 'Gone with the Wind' http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/30/GWTW30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/30/GWTW30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:49:42 EDT To most, Scarlett O'Hara is a Southern spitfire who always wants what she can't have. With Dollar Down, U.S. Clout Abroad Takes a Hit http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/30/EUROPE_US30_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/30/EUROPE_US30_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:49:41 EDT Recently, while buying a few trinkets at a roadside souvenir stall near the ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan, this reporter pulled out a wallet stuffed with dollars. Doctor Defends His Controversial Research into Children's Vaccine http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/28/BRITAIN_WAKEFIELD28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/28/BRITAIN_WAKEFIELD28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:47:02 EDT The doctor who sparked a global health scare by questioning the safety of a widely used vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella vigorously defended his reputation as he took to the stand for the first time Thursday at a disciplinary hearing into his conduct. More U.S. Airlines Headed for 'World's Worst' Heathrow Airport http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/CROWDED_HEATHROW23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/CROWDED_HEATHROW23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:43:05 EDT Like many travelers, Robert Mann enjoyed a free aerial tour of London recently before his plane was finally granted permission to land at crowded Heathrow Airport. Berlin: Trendy, but Also Kid-Friendly http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/16/TRAVEL_KIDS16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/16/TRAVEL_KIDS16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:38:06 EDT Berlin is often referred to as one of Europe's hippest cities, a capital pulsing with trendy galleries, nightclubs, and restaurants. New Camera Sees Security Threats from a Distance http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/12/AIRPORT_T_RAYS12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/12/AIRPORT_T_RAYS12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:34:07 EDT A security camera that can peer discreetly through clothing from 80 feet away is being unveiled Wednesday at a scientific exhibition near here. Jewish Community Thrives in Germany, Despite Fractures http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/09/GERMANY_JEWS_ADV09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/09/GERMANY_JEWS_ADV09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:32:26 EDT Six decades later, the legacy of World War II and the Holocaust continue to shape life among Jews living in Germany. European Exporters Suffering from Weak Dollar http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/07/EUROPE_EXPORTERS07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/07/EUROPE_EXPORTERS07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:30:49 EDT Thanks to a swooning U.S. dollar, Rolls-Royce, the British maker of airplane engines, saw its profits tumble by more than a third last year. Bid for Recognition of French Cuisine Sparks International Food Fight http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/05/FOOD_FIGHT05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/05/FOOD_FIGHT05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:28:56 EDT Which country deserves special recognition of its cuisine? France? Or perhaps Italy? And what about American barbecue? German Resistance Proves Tough against Smoking Ban http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/02/GERMANY_SMOKING02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/02/GERMANY_SMOKING02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:26:54 EDT From French cafes to British pubs, smoking has been snuffed out of European public life little by little over the last four years. Web Sites Knit Together Traditional Crafts and Modern Consumers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/29/TECH_HANDMADE29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/29/TECH_HANDMADE29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:25:19 EDT They are Lisbeth, Annelies, Trudi, and Brida — all sweet-looking Swiss grannies with knitting needles at the ready. EU Sanction Could Hurt Microsoft Efforts to Acquire Yahoo http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/28/MICROSOFT_EU28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/28/MICROSOFT_EU28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:24:18 EDT The European Commission threw a painful punch at Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday, fining the software giant a record $1.35 billion for failing to comply with sanctions imposed for antitrust violations. British Jet Becomes First to Fly Using Biofuel Mix http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/25/AIRLINE_BIOFUEL25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/25/AIRLINE_BIOFUEL25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:21:57 EDT Virgin Atlantic set an aviation milestone Sunday by flying the first commercial aircraft powered by biofuel in an effort to reduce the airline's carbon footprint. With Sleevefacing, You Too Can Be a Rock Star http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/16/SLEEVEFACING16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/16/SLEEVEFACING16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:15:48 EDT Carl Morris said he was just horsing around when he held the cover of an old vinyl copy of "McCartney II" in front of his face while deejaying one night last year at a nightclub in Cardiff, Wales. Sweden Debates Iraq Refugee Policy http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/10/SWEDEN_IRAQIS10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/10/SWEDEN_IRAQIS10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:10:44 EDT Iraqi refugees desperate to flee the violence in their country pay more than $15,000 each to people-traffickers to bring them to Sweden, considered to be the most welcoming of non-Arab nations. Europe Pushes Ahead with Revival of Nuclear Power http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/10/NUCLEAR_EUROPE10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/10/NUCLEAR_EUROPE10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:10:41 EDT The nuclear industry in the United States is beginning to show signs of life after years of lying dormant, but is still weighed down by concerns over accidents, waste disposal, and the possibility that fuel might wind up in terrorists' hands. Some Offended by Musical Play Telling the Story of Anne Frank http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/09/ANNEFRANK_MUSICAL09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/09/ANNEFRANK_MUSICAL09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:09:38 EDT The musicals theater has tried to tackle serious subjects in the past. Look at "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Les Miserables," and even "Cabaret." Delta-Northwest Teamwork Already Evident at British Trade Show http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/06/DELTA_EUROPE06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/06/DELTA_EUROPE06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:05:20 EDT No one has confirmed when — or even if — Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines will merge with Minneapolis-based Northwest Airlines. Isolated Malta Offers Travelers Charm and Convenience http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/03/TRAVEL_MALTA03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/03/TRAVEL_MALTA03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:03:15 EDT No one would have mistaken us for crazy-in-love honeymooners, but at least we could pretend we were during our one weekend a year away from the kids. German Company Plans the Ultimate No-Frills Flight http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/31/FLYING_NAKED31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/31/FLYING_NAKED31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:00:57 EDT We're on our final approach for landing. Please fasten your seat belts and return your tray tables and seats to the upright position. Oh, and put your clothes back on. In London, a Sales Pitch with Your Cab Ride http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/27/BRITAIN_TAXIS27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/27/BRITAIN_TAXIS27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:58:24 EDT American tourists have long been fans of London's roomy black taxicabs and their colorful drivers' gift of gab. But these days, tourists can expect more than a memorable journey and forceful opinions. Office Depot Expanding Private Brand in Europe http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/24/OFFICEDEPOT_EUROPE24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/24/OFFICEDEPOT_EUROPE24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:56:28 EDT Seeking growth overseas, Office Depot announced the launch of its Foray product line in Europe on Wednesday. Love It or Hate It, IKEA Set to Expand in U.S. http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/18/IKEA18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/18/IKEA18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:52:02 EDT When American shoppers hear that Swedish home-furnishings giant IKEA is opening a store nearby, they circle the opening date on their calendars and camp out in the parking lot the night before. BA to Launch New Premium-Class, Transatlantic Airline http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/10/BIZCLASS10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/10/BIZCLASS10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:46:32 EDT British Airways has launched a new salvo in the fiercely contested battle for business travelers. 'Hubbing It' Can Help U.S. Tourists Beat London Prices http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/06/TRAVEL_CHEAPUK06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/06/TRAVEL_CHEAPUK06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:42:37 EDT Nothing will suck the money out of you faster than a vacation in London. For British Churches, Some Pew Research http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/05/BRITAIN_WORSHIP05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/05/BRITAIN_WORSHIP05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:41:49 EDT Singing hymns and clasping hands in prayer, they look like regular church-going Christians. But the worshippers at some Sunday services in Britain definitely are not. U.S. Subprime Problems Causing Woes in Europe, Too http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/30/HOUSING_EUROPE30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/30/HOUSING_EUROPE30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:35:34 EDT Once upon a time, a former storage room the size of a walk-in closet went on the market in London's exclusive Knightsbridge neighborhood for $335,000. With only 77 square feet and no electricity, the dilapidated "home" drew multiple offers. Celebrities, Glitter and Deep Discounts: Harrods' January Sale Is On http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/29/HARRODS_SALE29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/29/HARRODS_SALE29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:32:11 EDT Forget Bloomingdale's. Skip Macy's. For true bargain hunters, there's only one real sale: the January sale that began Friday at Harrods, perhaps the world's most famous department store. A World of Children Chase the Holiday's Top Toys http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/16/TOYS_GLOBAL16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/16/TOYS_GLOBAL16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:23:40 EDT British mother Sarah Birtles spent weeks searching for the item at the top of her 7-year-old son's Christmas list — the Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee. In Britain, a Backlash over Taking the 'Christ' out of Christmas http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/14/XMAS_PC14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/14/XMAS_PC14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:21:40 EDT 'Tis the season for many Christians in Britain to lament the decline of Christmas. Empty Churches, Full Mosques, in Europe http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/12/CHURCH_EUROPE12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/12/CHURCH_EUROPE12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:18:19 EDT For sale: One grand 19th-century church suitable for development as offices or condos. Asking price of $700,000. Will Home Depot Move into Europe? Troubled British Chain Could Open the Door http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/08/HOMEDEPOT_EUROPE08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/08/HOMEDEPOT_EUROPE08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:15:33 EDT Only five years ago, B&Q — the Home Depot of Britain — was riding high in a booming do-it-yourself market. With new chief executive Gerry Murphy at the helm of parent company Kingfisher, the B&Q chain's profits were buoyed by a nation hooked on home makeover TV shows. After a Slow Start, Organic Grocer Whole Foods Finding Traction in London http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/02/WHOLE_FOODS02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/02/WHOLE_FOODS02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:10:02 EDT Pop starlet Natalie Appleton. Comedian Ruby Wax. TV broadcaster Mariella Frostrup. In London, these are famous faces, and they've all been spotted shopping recently at the Whole Foods Market on the upscale Kensington High Street. With Dollar and U.S. House Prives Both Down, Europeans Are Bargain Shopping http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/01/US_FOR_SALE01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/01/US_FOR_SALE01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:08:32 EDT Thanks to a weak dollar, Americans have grown used to seeing Europeans on shopping sprees in the States, grabbing up cheap Levis, cheap iPods, and enough cheap luggage to carry it all home in. Once Again, Oceangoing Ships Looking to Wind Power http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/25/WIND_SAIL25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/25/WIND_SAIL25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:01:19 EDT It's not just planes, trains, and automobiles that are striving to be green. Christmas Hampers Offer Goodies from England -- Priced from $60 to $41,000 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/23/BRITAIN_HAMPERS23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/23/BRITAIN_HAMPERS23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:58:29 EDT Americans are familiar with the extravagant Christmas gifts offered each year by Neiman Marcus, the Dallas-based luxury retailer. But London stores might have finally gained the edge when it comes to over-the-top indulgence this holiday season. Delta a Big Winner as Treaty Opens Up Heathrow, London's Top Airport http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/22/HEATHROW22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/22/HEATHROW22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:57:21 EDT It's called the gold standard of trans-Atlantic flights. Blondes Aren't Dumber, but They Can Make Others So http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/22/BLONDES22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/22/BLONDES22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:57:19 EDT From Marilyn Monroe to Paris Hilton, "blonde" has long been code for a woman who's long on looks and light on brains. For Cell Phone-Savvy Europe, iPhone Is Nice but Hardly a Dazzler http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/14/IPHONE_EUROPE14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/14/IPHONE_EUROPE14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:47:57 EDT The must-have gadget of the year, Apple's iPhone, has finally launched in Europe. The verdict? According to one reviewer, it's "like buying a Ferrari and finding that the only thing you can do with it is power your lawn mower." Firstborns Likely to Have Higher IQ Than Younger Siblings http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/13/SIBLINGS13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/13/SIBLINGS13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:46:46 EDT What do Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and J.K. Rowling have in common? All are firstborns. Drivers Find Roundabouts Safe, Efficient, and Terrifying http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/01/BC_ROUNDABOUTS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/01/BC_ROUNDABOUTS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:26:52 EDT Despite living in London for six years, Tamara Mehta, an American who moved here from Houston, said she still gets sweaty palms each time she's driving and spots a roundabout ahead. 'Five-Year Itch' Plagues Modern Marriages http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/31/BC_FIVE_YEAR_ITCH31_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/31/BC_FIVE_YEAR_ITCH31_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:02:23 EDT Been married for five years? Then watch out. A new study has found that married couples are at their greatest risk of divorcing just before their fifth anniversary. Immigration Debate Roils Netherlands, Rest of Europe http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/21/BC_DUTCH_MUSLIMS_ADV21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/21/BC_DUTCH_MUSLIMS_ADV21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:02:34 EDT Ehsan Jami sees himself as the legendary Dutch boy who used his finger to plug a leaking dike. Georgia Is Best for Business -- but Which One? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/18/BC_GEORGIA_VS_GEORGIA18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/18/BC_GEORGIA_VS_GEORGIA18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:02:20 EDT It's a battle of the Georgias. Faster Trains Winning Over Air Passengers in Europe http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/14/BC_TRAVEL_EUROTRAINS_ADV14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/14/BC_TRAVEL_EUROTRAINS_ADV14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:03:04 EDT Travelers in Europe, whether they are tourists or local residents, are all too familiar with hassles at airports and aboard airliners. Now, their discontent is contributing to a new golden age of rail travel. Less Sex in the City http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/14/BC_RED_LIGHT14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/14/BC_RED_LIGHT14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:03:01 EDT Along with its cobbled streets and charming canals, this Dutch city has long been famous for another attraction: a thriving red-light district with lingerie-clad women on display in shopfront windows. For Gore, Judge Finds Nine Inconvenient 'Truths' http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/12/BC_BRITAIN_GORE12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/12/BC_BRITAIN_GORE12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:10:23 EDT It was the third-highest-grossing documentary film of all time and raised awareness of global warming around the world. But a High Court judge in Britain has criticized former Vice President Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" as being both "alarmist" and "exaggerated." British Barbecue Team to Battle Americans http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/07/BC_BRITAIN_BARBECUE07.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/07/BC_BRITAIN_BARBECUE07.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 7 Oct 2007 00:02:34 EDT Whether it involves low heat, slow heat, slow smoke or gloppy sauce, few countries know how to incinerate meat as well as the United States. British to Open Inquest into Diana's Death http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/03/Bc_BRITAIN_INQUEST02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/03/Bc_BRITAIN_INQUEST02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:43:53 EDT The much-anticipated inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and her boyfriend Dodi al Fayed finally gets under way Tuesday amid hopes it will shine light on the dark conspiracy theories that have long swirled around the case. Florida-Bound Max Planck Society Ranked among World's Top Researchers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/30/BC_PLANCK_ADV30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/30/BC_PLANCK_ADV30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:03:21 EDT Berthold Neizert, head of international relations for the Max Planck Society, is talking about the big questions his scientific research center is trying to answer. Awash in Debt, Britain Hit Hard by Credit Crunch http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/22/BC_DEBT_BRITAIN22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/22/BC_DEBT_BRITAIN22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:02:32 EDT Mortgage market turmoil. A painful housing slump. Economic concerns don't get any worse than they are these days in America, right? European Court Rejects Microsoft Appeal on Competition http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/18/BC_MICROSOFT_EUROPE18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/18/BC_MICROSOFT_EUROPE18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:33:08 EDT The European Union's second highest court dealt a severe blow to Microsoft Corp. on Monday, rejecting its appeal of an antitrust ruling that analysts say could stifle innovation by other major companies. Italians Say 'Enough!' to High Pasta Prices http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/13/BC_ITALY_PASTA13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/13/BC_ITALY_PASTA13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:55:46 EDT Italians plan to say "Basta!" to pasta Thursday — to their beloved fettuccine, linguine, spaghetti, and even elegant angel hair — in the country's first-ever pasta strike. Demme Praises Carter, Slaps at Bush http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/08/BC_CARTER_FILM08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/08/BC_CARTER_FILM08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 8 Sep 2007 00:02:40 EDT Director Jonathan Demme said Friday that making his new film "Man From Plains" had confirmed his "very good feelings about Jimmy Carter" and sharply contrasted his subject's tireless work for peace to a warlike President Bush. Producers of Jimmy Carter Documentary Hoping for a Global Hit http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/07/BC_CARTER_FILM07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/07/BC_CARTER_FILM07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:03:55 EDT On the eve of its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, producers of the new Jimmy Carter documentary "Man From Plains" say there's no reason the intimate portrait of the former president couldn't be a global hit on the scale of Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth." 10 Years After Her Death, Diana Is Remembered as 'Best Mother in the World' http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/03/BC_BRITAIN_DIANA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/03/BC_BRITAIN_DIANA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 3 Sep 2007 09:50:56 EDT Ten years ago, Earl Charles Spencer's speech at the funeral of his sister, Princess Diana, struck a chord with listeners around the world. He promised that the souls of her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, would not simply be immersed by duty and tradition, but would "sing openly" as she had planned. Britons to Unburden Themselves of Environmental Sins http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/03/BC_GREEN_CONFESS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/03/BC_GREEN_CONFESS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 3 Sep 2007 09:41:21 EDT Did you forget to recycle your Coke cans? Feeling guilty over the carbon footprint you left by taking an airplane for a vacation far from home? London Parents Adding Stab-Proof Uniforms to Back-to-School Purchase List http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/03/BC_STABPROOF02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/03/BC_STABPROOF02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 3 Sep 2007 09:14:44 EDT It's back-to-school time again. Does every student have their spanking new lunch box, pencil case, and stab-proof jacket? Tiny Denmark a Key Model as Texas Expands Its Energy Horizons http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/02/BC_DENMARK_TEXAS_ADV02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/02/BC_DENMARK_TEXAS_ADV02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 2 Sep 2007 00:04:26 EDT The tiny country of Denmark is emerging as a model for Texas in the booming field of wind energy just as Texas has been for Denmark in the traditional energy businesses of oil and gas. A Decade after China, the Royal Family Transformed http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/30/BC_DIANA_ANNIVERSARY_ADV30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/30/BC_DIANA_ANNIVERSARY_ADV30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:16:23 EDT In the days after Princess Diana died, 10 years ago Friday, Britain's royals were cast as a family of villains. Companies Using Legos to Build Better Business Practices http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/26/BC_LEGO_BUSINESS_ADV26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/26/BC_LEGO_BUSINESS_ADV26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:06:26 EDT Children have long used Lego's colorful snap-together blocks to unleash their creativity by building dinosaurs, airplanes, even complete fantasylands. Traveling to Europe? Beware Airline Luggage Woes http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/13/BC_LOSTBAGS_EUROPE11_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/13/BC_LOSTBAGS_EUROPE11_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:41:09 EDT It's the summer of lost luggage for anyone traveling in Europe. Discrimination against 'Gingers' Has Them Seeing Red http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/09/BRITAIN_REDHEADS08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/09/BRITAIN_REDHEADS08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:47:45 EDT Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Marcia Cross. Who wouldn't want to look like any one of these three gorgeous redheads? Perhaps someone living in Britain, where being a redhead often means a lifetime of discrimination. Atlanta Choir Performs at Westminster Abbey http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/02/BC_BRITAIN_CHOIR02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/02/BC_BRITAIN_CHOIR02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 15:28:12 EDT Mila Freeman, 11, of Atlanta, called it "one of the best experiences of my life." Camping Way Out: South Florida Boys Mingle with Global Scouts http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_SCOUTS_FLORIDA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_SCOUTS_FLORIDA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:08:46 EDT Ask Brandon Kinsey of Coral Springs, Florida when he became an Eagle Scout and he'll immediately spout out: "Oct. 7, 2004." Atlanta-Area Boys Mingle with Global Scouts http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_SCOUTS_GEORGIA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_SCOUTS_GEORGIA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:00:52 EDT Forget singing and swimming and campfires. At the 21st World Scout Jamboree, trading is the main game around. Camping Way Out: Texas Boys Mingle with Global Scouts http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_SCOUTS_TEXAS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_SCOUTS_TEXAS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:39:46 EDT It was only two days into the World Scout Jamboree and already Hill Krause, a 14-year-old Boy Scout from Austin, Texas, had obtained a real treasure: a Malaysian Scout uniform. Camping Way Out: Ohio Boys Mingle with Global Scouts http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_SCOUTS_OHIO01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_SCOUTS_OHIO01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:29:37 EDT Larry De Pasquale, Jr., a 15-year-old Boy Scout from Xenia, Ohio, had arrived at the World Scout Jamboree only 24 hours earlier and already he'd finagled his first dinner invitation to another campsite. U.S.-E.U. Relations Warming, Changes Unlikely while Bush in Office http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/29/BC_EUROPE_NEWLEADERS19_1STLD.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/29/BC_EUROPE_NEWLEADERS19_1STLD.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:03:36 EDT A few years ago, Britain's Tony Blair was President Bush's only real ally among major European leaders and the French in particular were decidedly down on U.S. policy. Cost-Conscious U.S. Travelers Finding New European Destinations http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/29/BC_CHEAP_EUROPE_ADV29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/29/BC_CHEAP_EUROPE_ADV29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:03:02 EDT What's more inviting, the grand cafes along the Champs-Elysees or the historic churches of Poprad, a nondescript town in northern Slovakia? Britain's PM Offers New Strategy to Foil Terrorists http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/26/BC_BRITAIN_TERROR26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/26/BC_BRITAIN_TERROR26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:08:32 EDT Four weeks after car bombs threatened mass carnage in London and Glasgow, Prime Minister Gordon Brown outlined a new strategy to counter the terrorist threat that would double the period terrorism suspects can be detained without charge from 28 days to 56 days. King and Other Famous Heirs Gather for Peace http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/18/BC_PEACE_MLK18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/18/BC_PEACE_MLK18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:07:20 EDT The names King, Tutu and Rabin draw notice. On 10,000 Bikes, Paris Sets Off a New Path http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/18/BC_PARIS_BIKES16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/18/BC_PARIS_BIKES16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:43:08 EDT A city notorious for aggressive drivers was transformed into a giant bicycle-friendly zone beginning Sunday as part of an experiment being closely watched by U.S. cities, including Atlanta and Austin, Texas. In Crowded British Cemeteries, Burial Plots May Now Be Reused http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/12/BRITAIN_GRAVES12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/12/BRITAIN_GRAVES12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:02:57 EDT As an island that's already 12 times more crowded than the United States, England barely has enough room to house its living residents anymore, let alone its dead ones. In Europe, U.S., Fans Pay the Price for Falling CD Sales in Higher Ticket Prices http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/10/BC_EUROPE_MUSIC10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/10/BC_EUROPE_MUSIC10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:02:24 EDT Last month, Barbra Streisand was due to launch her first-ever European tour outside Britain at the Flaminio Stadium in Rome. But the concert was canceled after consumer groups complained of "shameful" ticket prices of up to $1,200 each. World's New 'Seven Wonders' Chosen in Global Poll http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/09/BC_WORLD_WONDERS08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/09/BC_WORLD_WONDERS08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 9 Jul 2007 15:52:43 EDT The Great Wall of China, Rome's Colosseum, India's Taj Mahal and Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer are among the new seven wonders of the world, according to the results of a global poll announced Saturday night in Portugal. Britons Ponder Open, Multicultural Society after Attempted Bombings http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/09/BC_BRITAIN_TERROR07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/09/BC_BRITAIN_TERROR07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 9 Jul 2007 15:50:51 EDT It has been two years since coordinated suicide bomb attacks killed dozens of commuters here. Every day since, Debbie Sparey, a west London mother of three, feels a sense of dread. Britons, Tourists Assess Dangers as Terror Probe Continues http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/05/BC_TERROR_REAX03_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/05/BC_TERROR_REAX03_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 9 Jul 2007 15:45:47 EDT American tourist Leslie Huffman is not going to let a terrorist plot stand in the way of a good holiday.