Abu Ghraib Torture Was "Like Nothing"
(AP Photo/Vicki Smith)
"Compared to what they do to us, that's like nothing," England says in the BBC video.
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August 13, 2009 11:48 AM Five years after the infamous Abu Ghraib torture photos came to light, Lynndie England says the government's "softening up tactics" are acceptable ways to get information from prisoners.
"Compared to what they do to us, that's like nothing," England says in the BBC video.
"Compared to what they do to us, that's like nothing," England says in the BBC video.
June 2, 2009 2:24 PM
"Victory Gardens" Are In As England Tightens Its Belt
London producer Amy Guttman has done a two-part series for us on a couple ways Britons are trying to counter the economic effects of recession.
Billed as "Victory Gardens" during World War II, public allotments became hugely popular as a way to bolster the kitchen larder, and maybe even sell some produce on the side.
The souring economy has prompted a huge increase in demand for the public garden plots, and some very exclusive real estate has been opened up to eager gardeners looking for a place to turn their thumbs green.
Billed as "Victory Gardens" during World War II, public allotments became hugely popular as a way to bolster the kitchen larder, and maybe even sell some produce on the side.
The souring economy has prompted a huge increase in demand for the public garden plots, and some very exclusive real estate has been opened up to eager gardeners looking for a place to turn their thumbs green.
April 2, 2009 9:22 AM 
President Obama and the First Lady had the honor of meeting the Queen of England and her husband Prince Philip on Wednesday.
Her Majesty's must have been the zillionth hand shaken by America's First couple over the course of a busy day, but it was memorable, at least to the Brits, thanks to a couple quirks that may have gone unnoticed at first.
The First Lady put her hand where one should never put one's hand and, Prince Philip, just being himself, disappointed his nation and said something inappropriate, while television cameras were rolling.
Are The Obamas "Struggling To Stay Awake?"
(AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)
Her Majesty's must have been the zillionth hand shaken by America's First couple over the course of a busy day, but it was memorable, at least to the Brits, thanks to a couple quirks that may have gone unnoticed at first.
The First Lady put her hand where one should never put one's hand and, Prince Philip, just being himself, disappointed his nation and said something inappropriate, while television cameras were rolling.
March 25, 2009 5:00 AM 
Arrests have been made in the killing of a Northern Ireland police officer by an IRA splinter group. Two men are charged with membership in the "Continuity IRA."
But despite the efforts of such small groups to bring back "the bad old days," the people of Northern Ireland have had enough. Catholics and Protestants, while still wary of each other in many cases, have taken what seems to be a definitive step toward a cohesive, stable future.
Nervous Stability In Northern Ireland
(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
But despite the efforts of such small groups to bring back "the bad old days," the people of Northern Ireland have had enough. Catholics and Protestants, while still wary of each other in many cases, have taken what seems to be a definitive step toward a cohesive, stable future.
March 10, 2009 8:37 AM 
The British Royal Family is enveloped by pomp and circumstance, steeped in tradition and history, and often thought of as a bit antiquated — but they're more tech-savvy than you might imagine.
U.K. Royals Get Tech-Savvy
(AP Photo/Srdjan Zivulovic, POOL)
February 3, 2009 7:36 AM
Alastair Simms is one of only four craftsmen left in the U.K. who makes wooden beer barrels by hand. After 30 years in the business, Simms is the only one qualified to train a newcomer.
Britain's Last Beer Barrel Boss
Struggling to find a position with good job security? Look no further. England's last Master Cooper is desperate to find an apprentice.
Video: Alastair Simms is one of only four craftsmen left in the U.K. who makes wooden beer barrels by hand. After 30 years in the business, Simms is the only one qualified to train a newcomer.
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