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Royal Wedding Breaks Records, Not the Internet

Royal Wedding Breaks Records, Not the Internet

The royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton was a very gallant affair, and one that amassed huge global audiences online. Due to a large number of live streams available, viewers from all over were able to tune in live from wherever they were.

 

Prince William to return to work before honeymoon

Prince William to return to work before honeymoon

Prince William will resume his job as a helicopter pilot next week before going on a honeymoon abroad with his new wife, royal officials said on Saturday.

Senh: I didn't know Prince William has a job other than being the Prince. It's an interesting profession, too - helicopter pilot.

 

Americans wake before dawn to watch royal wedding

Americans wake before dawn to watch royal wedding

Americans swept up in royal fever woke long before dawn Friday to eat full English breakfasts and attend British-themed parties across four time zones as they watched Prince William marry longtime sweetheart Kate Middleton....

Senh: I'm not one of them.

 

Here come the bets: Royal wedding fuels UK wagers

Here come the bets: Royal wedding fuels UK wagers

How long will Kate make William wait at the aisle? What color will the queen wear to the wedding? And will Harry be sober enough to deliver the best man's speech?...

 

Royal Wedding Is Drawing a Yawn From Many Americans

A New York Times/CBS News poll finds only 6 percent of Americans have been following news on next week’s nuptial very closely.

 

British tabloid admits liability for phone hacking

British tabloid admits liability for phone hacking

Britain's News of The World tabloid has apologized for hacking into the phones of several public figures and offered to pay them compensation.

 

Joke's on New England with April Fools' snowstorm

An April Fools' storm brought heavy snowfall to parts of New England on Friday, creating a late-season winter wonderland that sent scores of cars sliding off roads, knocked out power for thousands and gave kids a surprise reprieve from school....

 

Libya's foreign minister defects, friend says

Libya's foreign minister defects, friend says

Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa has defected upon landing in London, a close source to the minister told Reuters on Wednesday.

 

London's biggest protest since Iraq war in 2003

More than 250,000 people took to London's streets to protest the toughest spending cuts since World War II - one of the largest demonstrations since the Iraq war - as riot police clashed with a small groups. More than 200 people were arrested.

 

Lottery winner goes back to work at McDonald’s

Lottery winner goes back to work at McDonald’s

McDonald’s is the last place you’d expect to find a millionaire. But at a McDonald’s store in Cardiff, you’re likely to be served by one. Luke Pittard won £1.3 million in the UK National Lottery and quit his job at the fast food chain soon after.

 

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