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
Aug 16 Watch U.K. Threatens Ecuador’s Diplomatic Status for Protecting Julian Assange For the more than 50 days, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has taken refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. But British officials are determined to extradite Assange to Sweden, where he faces charges of rape and sexual assault. Independent Television… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Industrial Revolution to James Bond, Opening Ceremonies Honor British History The 2012 Summer Olympics have officially begun. And the open ceremonies pay tribute to Britain's rich history. Independent Television News' Paraic O'Brien reports the excitement and anticipation as the torch neared Olympic Stadium in London. Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch Countdown Begins for Olympic Games as Torch Travels Past London Landmarks As the torch for the Olympics traveled through London, anticipation for the opening ceremonies was palpable. Independent Television News' Geraint Vincent reports from London while final preparations are completed for the start of the 2012 Games. Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch News Wrap: United Kingdom Reports Recession Worse than Expected In other news Wednesday, newly released figures show the British economy has fallen deeper into recession than predicted. Also, officials in Anaheim, Cal., called for a cease to a four-day run of violence in reaction to the weekend killing of… Continue watching