Topic: David Cameron

LOL: David Cameron Is a Terrible Texter

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As the focus of the Leveson Inquiry shifts from phone hacking to the relationship between journalists and politicians, former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks described a friendly relationship with David Cameron that also sounded pretty awkward.

By Connor Simpson

Apr 29, 2012

David Cameron Didn't Make a Deal with the Murdochs

David Cameron went on the defensive against speculation that he conspired with James and Rupert Murdoch over their proposed take over of BSkyB last year.

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By Adam Martin

Apr 24, 2012

Is Rupert Murdoch About to Take Down David Cameron?

As James Murdoch's Tuesday testimony before the Leveson Inquiry gives way to Rupert Murdoch's on Wednesday, the UK press is salivating over the notion that David Cameron coordinated with the Murdochs on their takeover of BSkyB before he became prime minister.

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The End of the Afghan War and a Battle of Semantics

For war-weary Americans who mostly want to know when the Afghan war is over, the answer apparently depends on what the definition of “is” is.

 

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 16, 2012

What the Tweet?

Neutrinos, Tom Hanks, and Leprechauns

After a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that made no sense

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 16, 2012

How David Cameron's Date with America Is Going

The Brits were thrilled that President Obama swept Prime Minister David Cameron off his feet in his official state visit this week, but now they're feeling a bit used.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 15, 2012

The Smart Set

Another Baby for John Edwards?; Your State Visit Gift Registry

Plus: who looked like "teeny as a human Q-Tip" at last night's White House dinner.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Mar 15, 2012

What Happened at Last Night's State Dinner?

The President and First Lady played hosts to British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha, at their fourth state dinner since taking office.

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By Adam Martin

Mar 14, 2012

Obama Says Window for Diplomacy in Iran is Closing

Amid President Barack Obama and U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron's jokes about sports and mutual expressions of solidarity at their joint press conference Wednesday, Obama gave some insight into his stance on Iran, where he said the "window for solving this issue diplomatically is shrinking."

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 14, 2012

The Smart Set

Another 'Luck' Horse Dies; Obama and Cameron Chow Down in Dayton

A third horse has died in connection with Luck, Barack Obama and David Cameron chowed down in Dayton, and Jason Sudeikis will now romance Olivia Wilde on-screen as well.

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By John Hudson

Mar 14, 2012

Calm Down and Draw Down: The New Goals in Afghanistan

You can sum up the White House's diplomatic surge following the massacre of 16 Afghan civilians in two phrases: Keep calm and draw down.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 13, 2012

Your Bracket Needs Adjusting; Randy Moss Goes West

Syracuse has suspended starting center Fab Melo for the duration of the NCAA tournament, David Cameron is going to get to see tonight's NCAA play-in game, and the NFL is cracking down on violations of unwritten rules

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By Dino Grandoni

Mar 2, 2012

British Media Kick a Dead Horse Story

Though you wouldn't know it from picking up some British newspapers today, the fact that one-time News Corp. editor Rebekah Brooks was loaned a retired police horse wasn't that a big deal. 

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 1, 2012

Comedy Central to Publish Funny Books; Happy World Book Day

Today in publishing and literature: Comedy Central's new publishing imprint, bestselling self-published e-book writer Kerry Wilkinson scores a three book deal, and Thursday is World Book Day.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Dec 9, 2011

European Union Agrees to a New Financial Treaty, but Britain Stands in the Way

Most of the members of the European Union agreed to a new "intergovernmental agreement," with strict budget rules and financial safeguards, but the United Kingdom has effectively torpedoed the deal as a threat to its national sovereignty.

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By Dino Grandoni

Nov 29, 2011

Former News of the World Reporter: 'Privacy Is for Pedos'

Today's round of the British government's inquiry into the phone hacks at at News Corp. newspapers just concluded after interviewing three of its former journalists -- but it was Paul McMullan, a seven-year News of the World veteran, who was the showstopper.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 13, 2011

The Smart Set

Anderson Dozes; Michelle Obama's Ice Cream Runs

Plus: Mitt Romney wants Steve Wynn's endorsement before next week's Vegas debate

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By Ujala Sehgal

Aug 13, 2011

Five Best Saturday Columns

On David Cameron's 'Katrina' moment, and why Obama is still the same

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 11, 2011

Twitter Braces for U.K. Censorship Following the Riots

"When people are using social media for violence we need to stop them"

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By John Hudson

Aug 11, 2011

David Cameron Vows to Crack Down on Looters and Rioters

The British PM addressed Parliament during an emergency session

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By John Hudson

Aug 10, 2011

The U.S. Military's Plan for London-Like Riots

The Pentagon has CONPLAN 3501 and 3502 to suppress domestic insurrection

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