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Phone Hacking Scandal: Murdochs in the News Again

James Murdoch has been subjected to tough questioning at a British inquiry into media ethics. The former News International chairman's testimony to the Leveson Inquiry illustrates the company's close relationship with UK government ministers.

Phone Hacking Scandal: Murdochs in the News Again

Rupert and James Murdoch to Testify at British Inquiry

Rupert and James Murdoch to Testify at British Inquiry

British politician makes waves, is accused of offering bounty for capture of Obama, Bush

British politician makes waves, is accused of offering bounty for capture of Obama, Bush

British Politician Offers $10 Million Bounty for the Capture of Obama and Bush

British Politician Offers $10 Million Bounty for the Capture of Obama and Bush

Phone Hacking Victims Testify in London

Phone Hacking Victims Testify in London

A Closer Look at the Streets of London

A Closer Look at the Streets of London

British Newspaper Mired in Phone Hacking Scandal

A newspaper in the UK is accused of hacking into the cell phone of a murdered girl.

British Newspaper Mired in Phone Hacking Scandal

President Obama in Britain, Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Libya

President Obama in Britain, Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Libya
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Gordon Brown set to step down as Labour Party leader

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that he will step down as Labour Party leader by September. This shocking announcement comes in the wake of last Thursday's elections which saw the Conservative Party win the most seats, but not the majority.

Gordon Brown set to step down as Labour Party leader
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Britain gets its first televised debates for Prime Minister elections

Despite a history of contentious public battles, Britain has avoided televised debates between candidates for Prime Minister until last night. Nearly 10 million British viewers tuned in to watch candidates for the upcoming election debate issues.

Britain gets its first televised debates for Prime Minister elections
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This week's agenda: arms treaty, Geithner in India, Tiger Woods returns

This week, the U.S. and Russia sign a new arms treaty, Treasury Secretary Geithner visits India, and a date will be selected for elections in the United Kingdom. Plus, Tiger Woods returns to the green.

This week's agenda: arms treaty, Geithner in India, Tiger Woods returns
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This week's agenda: help to Chile, Toyota's tough month, elections in Iraq

We take a look at what's ahead this week: Will Chile accept President Obama's offer of help? Did Toyota's recall troubles affect their February sales? How is Iraq preparing for their long-delayed national elections?

This week's agenda: help to Chile, Toyota's tough month, elections in Iraq
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This week's agenda: Dalai Lama's White House visit, US-Islamic world forum

It's our weekly look at the news to watch out for with Marcus Mabry and Rob Watson, including the Dalai Lama's visit to Washington; Hillary Clinton's visit to the Middle East; and Dick Cheney and Joe Biden's battle over defining terrorism.

This week's agenda: Dalai Lama's White House visit, US-Islamic world forum
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This week's agenda: Afghanistan offensive, new jobs bill, Sarah Palin

Our weekly look ahead at the news for the next seven days with Marcus Mabry, international business editor for The New York Times, and Rob Watson, BBC political correspondent.

This week's agenda: Afghanistan offensive, new jobs bill, Sarah Palin
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This week's agenda: budget deficit, job numbers, Pakistan trial

Marcus Mabry and Rob Watson look at President Obama's 2011 budget, the trial of five American terror suspects in Pakistan, and negotiations between the U.S. and Russia over nuclear arms reduction.

This week's agenda: budget deficit, job numbers, Pakistan trial