Jul 22 From Royal Wedding to Royal Birth By Larisa Epatko Almost immediately after Prince William and Kate Middleton wed on April 29, 2011, speculation began on when they would produce a royal heir. Continue reading
May 27 Watch Bangladeshi Factory Disaster Inspires Unrest, Demands for Better Conditions Some garment workers in Bangladesh are demanding better conditions, spurred by the collapse of a factory in April that killed more than a thousand people. Jonathan Rugman of Independent Television News has an update on the factory workers' fight and… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch Pomp, Circumstance and Protest: Thousands Bid Farewell to Britain's 'Iron Lady' Pomp, Circumstance and Protest: Thousands Bid Farewell to Britain's 'Iron Lady'… Continue watching
Apr 17 In London, Margaret Thatcher's Funeral Brings Out Dignitaries and Protesters By Larisa Epatko Six black horses pulled the union jack-draped casket of Britain's influential and controversial former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to her funeral service Wednesday complete with military honors. Continue reading
Apr 17 Margaret Thatcher Laid to Rest in Britain By Larisa Epatko The funeral of Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in London on Wednesday brought out dignitaries and protesters alike. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch A Look at Thatcherism, the Polarizing Legacy of Britain's 'Iron Lady' A Look at Thatcherism, the Polarizing Legacy of Britain's 'Iron Lady'… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch British Public Reacts to Margaret Thatcher's Death With Praise and Censure While Britain prepares to honor and bury former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, her death has incited mixed reactions from the British public and not everyone has been mourning. Alex Thompson of Independent Television News reports on celebratory street parties… Continue watching
Apr 08 World Reaction to Margaret Thatcher's Death in Tributes and Tweets By Larisa Epatko World leaders paid tribute to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the day of her death Monday, calling her a "formidable" leader and "champion of freedom and liberty." Other comments showed the controversy surrounding some of her decisions. Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch News Wrap: Computer Maker Dell Goes Private After Decades of Public Trading In other news Tuesday, personal computer maker Dell announced it was buying out its shareholders and going private, due to shrinking demand for PCs and the rise of tablets and smartphones. Also, the British House of Commons voted to legalize… Continue watching
Nov 20 UK Recognizes Syrian Opposition, Will the U.S. Follow? By Larisa Epatko British Foreign Secretary William Hague became the latest foreign leader to stand behind the newly formed Syrian opposition coalition when he recognized its legitimacy on Tuesday. Continue reading