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British journalist released from Hamas custody (AP)
AP - Gaza's Hamas rulers on Thursday released a British journalist they had held for a month amid allegations that he endangered the Palestinian territory's security.
BP to pay $7 billion for Devon exploration rights (AP)
AP - BP is expanding its dominant oil and gas operations in the Gulf Mexico and dropping anchor off Brazil with a $7 billion deal to buy exploration rights from Devon Energy.
4 UK lawmakers in court over expenses scandal (AP)
AP - Four legislators being prosecuted in a political scandal involving fraudulent expenses claims by hundreds of British lawmakers pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
Hamas releases British reporter held in Gaza (AFP)
AFP - Hamas released on Thursday a British journalist held in its Gaza enclave, the only foreigner to be arrested in the territory since the Islamist group seized power in 2007.
Basra memorial to Iraq war dead re-dedicated (AFP)
AFP - A monument to the 179 Britons who died in the Iraq war and its aftermath was re-dedicated Thursday at the National Memorial Arboretum, having been brought back from Basra.
Old sea dog sets tongues wagging at Crufts (Reuters)
Reuters - A 16th century dog, the only known female to have served aboard King Henry VIII's ill-fated flagship the Mary Rose, has stolen the show at Britain's Crufts dog show this year.
Bosnia demands British apology over ex-leader's treatment (AFP)
AFP - Bosnian president Haris Silajdzic on Thursday demanded an apology from Britain over the way former leader Ejup Ganic was treated following his arrest.
UK troops to hand over to U.S. in Afghan district (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. soldiers will take over security from British troops in the Musa Qala area of southern Afghanistan as Washington builds up its force as part of a new counter-insurgency strategy, Britain said Thursday.
BA employee in court on suicide bombing charge (AP)
AP - A British Airways computer expert was charged Thursday with plotting suicide bombings — including one he allegedly planned to carry out himself.
London court grants bail to former Bosnian leader (Reuters)
Reuters - A former member of the Bosnian wartime presidency, Ejup Ganic, who was arrested in Britain last week on suspicion of war crimes, was released on bail by the High Court in London on Thursday.
UK man plans round-the-world trip in rotorcraft (AP)
AP - A U.K. man says he plans to make the first round-the-world trip in a customized rotorcraft known as an autogyro.
David Cameron's wife to make TV debut (AFP)
AFP - Conservative Party leader David Cameron has said his wife Samantha will be playing a key role in the forthcoming election campaign.
Lib Dems could hold election trump cards (AFP)
AFP - The Liberal Democrats, long seen as political also-rans, are attracting unprecedented attention as polls suggest they could end up as kingmakers after upcoming knife-edge elections.
Hamas frees British journalist in Gaza (Reuters)
Reuters - A British journalist left the Gaza Strip Thursday after nearly four weeks in a Hamas-run Palestinian jail facing accusations of spying for Israel.
British court frees ex-Bosnian leader on bail (AFP)
AFP - Former Bosnian leader Ejup Ganic is to be released on bail, although on stringent conditions, after his arrest on war crimes charges last week, the High Court in London ruled on Thursday.
Nomura advising 'Red Knights' on Man Utd bid (AFP)
AFP - Japanese bank Nomura announced on Thursday it was advising the "Red Knights" about a potential acquisition of Manchester United amid growing supporter unrest over its ownership by the Glazer family.
UK, Pakistani officials: British boy not found (AP)
AP - A British boy kidnapped from his family's home in Pakistan has yet to be found, British and Pakistani officials said Thursday, following erroneous news of his release which one Pakistani diplomat here said was the result of mistaken identity.
Astra boosts generic exposure with Torrent deal (AP)
AP - AstraZeneca PLC announced a supply partnership with India's Torrent Pharmaceuticals on Thursday, its first such link with a generic drugmaker as it seeks to boost its presence in emerging markets and counter patent losses on blockbuster medicines.
Fire breaks out at Shoreditch restaurant (AFP)
AFP - More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines were tackling a blaze at a restaurant in east London on Thursday, though no casualties have been reported.
Police probe Labour MP over expenses: reports (AFP)
AFP - Police are probing expenses claimed by a Labour MP, reports said Thursday, as four other parliamentarians face court appearances over a scandal that has rocked the political system.

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