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Britain to Lead Afghan Peacekeeping Force

Britain Wednesday announced it would lead an international military force charged with bolstering Afghanistan's newly-selected government.

NATO, Britain Reaffirm Commitment Against Terrorism

Following briefings by U.S. ambassadors, British and NATO officials reaffirmed their commitment to combating the suspected terrorism network of Osama bin Laden.

Britain Suspends Northern Ireland Government

The British government stripped lawmaking power from the fledgling Northern Ireland coalition -- a move officials say will give Protestant and Catholic politicians more time to settle their differences.

Britain, Ireland Develop Plan for Norther Ireland Government

Leaders from Britain and Ireland presented a plan they say could keep Northern Ireland's fledgling government from self-destructing.

Foot-and-Mouth Ebbs in Britain

The British government Thursday lifted foot-and-mouth restrictions in two counties.