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Focuses on the experiences of survivors of the suicide bombings in London, England. Accounts of marketing manager Andrea McCarthy, professional dancer Bruce Lait, graphic designer Mustafa Kurtuldu, Paul Dadge, who works for America Online, and others; Reactions to the bombings; How some of the victims escaped; Rescue efforts; Efforts of bystanders to assist the victims; Investigation by British authorities.

The article focuses on the personal and professional lives of Hell's Kitchen chef Gordon Ramsay of London, England. The article reports on what foods Ramsay likes, his child-raising techniques, and his relationship with wife Tana. The article notes that while Ramsay is seen as very intense on-air, he is capable of being sweet off-air, and unwinds by running marathons.

The article presents a profile of Mende Nazar, who has written a book about the six years she spent as a slave. One night when she was 14, Mende Nazer awoke to screams. From the mud hut she shared with her parents in Sudan's Nuba mountains she saw gangs of men torching her Muslim village's thatched roofs, murdering the adults and rounding up the children. Choked with fear, Mende ran with her family to hide in the hills. But she became separated from them in the smoky night and was abducted by one of the marauders, who stopped en route to try to rape her. "They took my childhood away from me," says Nazer, now 24. "That is the thing that hurts the most." What replaced her idyllic youth was a hell few people imagine still exists. In "Slave," a new memoir written with British documentarian Damien Lewis, Nazer--now a student living in London--describes being sold into servitude in Khartoum, a fate shared by more than 11,000 people each year in Sudan alone. In 1999, her sixth year of servitude, a chance meeting with a newly captured Nuban slave let her know her family was alive. Today Nazer lives in a flat owned by a Swiss couple who read about her and wanted to help. She's studying English and covers her minimal expenses with her book royalties. According to the terms of her asylum, Nazer cannot return to Sudan for at least 15 months. But she has located her family.

Reports on allegations surrounding 'shoe bomber' Richard Reid, who boarded Miami, Florida-bound American Airlines Flight 63 in Paris, France and apparently tried to blow up the Boeing 767 by packing plastic explosives into his shoes. Thoughts of Abdul Haqq Baker, chairman of the South London Brixton Mosque and Islamic Cultural Center in England where Reid worshipped at one time, including his belief that Reid was recruited by extremists tied to al-Qaeda; His background, which included affiliations with radical Islamic groups.

The article reports on singer Amy Winehouse's appearance outside a hospital in London, England after being admitted for treatment for lung problems. Scarring has developed inside her lungs due to smoking. Winehouse is responding to treatment and should be able to perform at South African leader Nelson Mandela's birthday concert.

The article reports that classic rock musician Paul McCartney and motion picture actress Rosanna Arquette were seen dating in November 2007. The pair were seen strolling the grounds of the historic Kenwood House in London, England. The question of whether McCartney was also dating businesswoman Nancy Shevell at that time is addressed.

The article discusses the nightclubs, bars and restaurants in London, England favored by British Princes William and Harry. Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton have been seen drinking piña coladas at Mahiki's Lanai Lounge and dining at Archipelago and The Pig's Ear, while Prince Harry and his girlfriend Chelsy Davy have been spotted at The Cuckoo Club, Boujis, and Embassy.

The article discusses the October 2006 romantic reunion of actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Vince Vaughn which took place in London, England, where Vaughn has been filming the comedy movie "Fred Claus." A discussion of the couple's romantic history, and London entertainment excursions is presented.

The article focuses on the legal problems of supermodel Naomi Campbell. A discussion of her October 25, 2006 arrest in London, England, and lawsuits which have been issued against her, including those by former aide Georgina Galanis and former assistant Amanda Brack, is presented. Additional legal skirmishes which have not resulted in lawsuits are discussed.

Discusses how the personal belongings of actor Jude Law were moved from his former home with ex-wife Sadie Frost to his new house in London, England. Assertion that his fiancee Sienna Miller will continue to live at her own flat.

After finishing a Dec. 6 concert at London's Earls Court, the singer and an entourage of about 80 friends, cast and crew arrived at Harrods department store at 11 p.m., when it was closed to the public, for a little holiday shopping. The group, which did not include Timberlake's girlfriend Cameron Diaz, spent about 3 1/2 hours--and close to $1.5 million--buying goodies that reportedly included designer clothes, diamond jewelry, watches, electronic goods and all sorts of high-tech toys.

Reports on Tom Hanks and his performance as a Canadian Mountie singing 'The Lumberjack Song' at a memorial concert for ex-Beatle George Harrison at London's Royal Albert Hall in November 2002.

Reports on the arrest of five men who were under investigation for plotting to kidnap former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and her two sons. How the police are gathering evidence for the trial; Consideration of the security at Beckham's estate.