By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Europe | Rated 
British police have increased their patrols in downtown London where two cars loaded with potentially explosive materials were found Friday.
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Europe | Rated
British investigators are examining images from security cameras in central London where two unexploded car bombs were found Friday.
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Europe | Rated
The abortive car bombings in London and Glasgow have again put the spotlight on Britain as a terrorist target. Two car bombs failed to go off Friday in London, and on Saturday, a blazing car was driven at high speed into the entrance of Glasgow airport. VOA correspondent Gary Thomas reports, analysts say, if the attacks were the work of Islamic extremists, their goal is consistent with previous attacks in Britain.
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Europe | Rated
The future of Kosovo, the Albanian populated south Serbian province administered by the United Nations, was among the issues taken up by the U.S. and Russian presidents during their summit meeting Monday. The U.S. and Russia disagree on a U.N. envoy's plan for conditional independence. VOA's Barry Wood reports, analysts caution delay in implementing the plan is putting strains on U.S.-European unity.
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Europe | Rated
Britons appear to have shrugged off new terror threats and are carrying on with their weekend plans, despite increased security that follows the discovery of two car bombs in London Friday.
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Europe | Rated
The Vatican on Saturday made public a letter Pope Benedict wrote to Catholics in China. In the letter, the pope said it is a priority of his papacy to restore diplomatic ties between the Vatican and China. The pope also extended an olive branch to Beijing, saying he hoped to reach an agreement with the officially atheist state, where millions of Catholics pray under a state-controlled church that does not recognize his authority. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome.
By Michael Candelario | On May 31, 2007 | In Europe | Rated
It is easy to understand why London is one of the most popular places to visit in the world. With a unique mixture of old fashion traditions and modern attractions, London literally has something for everyone. While London’s diversity allows for thousands of different types of entertainment, a few places stand out.
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