London - A highly-explosive row erupted in Britain Wednesday over allegations that British agents could have been involved in the torture of a Guantanamo detainee, and that the US government put pressure on courts in Britain not to release the relevant evidence.
Conservative member of parliament David Davis, describing the matter as one of "utmost national importance," urged the Labour government to clarify allegations made in the case of Binyam Mohamed, an Ethiopian who lived in Britain prior to his arrest in 2002.
London - Premier League clubs reacted with relief on Wednesday after broadcaster BSkyB agreed what is believed to be a billion-pound-plus (1.45 billion dollars) deal to retain live rights between 2010 and 2013.
Sky have won four of the six packages of 23 games, paying a figure close to the 1.31 billion pounds they are paying under the current deal.
The deal gives clubs a measure of security in uncertain times.
The Premier League refused to confirm which packages Sky have taken, but it is thought they will again have first-choice of games.
London, Feb 4 : Scarlett Johansson has dyed her trademark blonde locks brunette, and flaunted them at the premiere of her latest film `He's Just Not That Into You'.
The stunner was joined on the red carpet by her co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Connolly.
`He''s Just Not That Into You' is based on the popular dating book of the same name by Sex and the City writers Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo.
London, Feb. 4 : Troubled former England football star Paul Gascoigne has announced plans to leave Britain and settle down in Portugal after emerging from rehab "a changed man".
The ex-England footie idol is to start afresh in Portugal close to new love Sally Mulholland, 44.
The Sun quoted friends of Gazza, 41, as saying that he is at his fittest and most sober in years.
London - A highly-explosive row erupted in Britain Wednesday over allegations that British agents could have been involved in the torture of a Guantanamo detainee, and that the US government put pressure on courts in Britain not to release the relevant evidence.
London - England manager Fabio Capello gave his backing to England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup on Wednesday.
London - Premier League clubs reacted with relief on Wednesday after broadcaster BSkyB agreed what is believed to be a billion-pound-plus (1.45 billion dollars) deal to retain live rights between 2010 and 2013.
London, Feb 4 : Scarlett Johansson has dyed her trademark blonde locks brunette, and flaunted them at the premiere of her latest film `He's Just Not That Into You'.
London, Feb. 4 : Troubled former England football star Paul Gascoigne has announced plans to leave Britain and settle down in Portugal after emerging from rehab "a changed man".
