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Focuses on British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Protests at London, England's High Court, where Blair testified before the Hutton Inquiry into the apparent suicide of government weapons expert David Kelly; Accusation that Blair's aides knowingly inserted false information into a dossier on Iraq's unconventional weapons; Attitudes of the British regarding Blair's government; Resignation of Blair's closest adviser, communications director Alastair Campbell; Blair's relations with the U.S. President George W. Bush administration.

Focuses on Muslim extremists in Great Britain who have expressed support for the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. How several young men have left Britain to join the jihad in Afghanistan; Indication that the jihad volunteers are mostly from first-generation British families; Details of the British extremist Islamic group al-Muhajiroun.

The article presents information on marathon runner Paula Radcliffe. She is 30 years old and belongs to Great Britain. She is under competition with Kenya's racer Catherine Ndereba, who is the second-fastest woman in history. In the past two years Radcliffe has broken through to win the Commonwealth title at 5,000 meter and the European title at 10,000 meter, and stepped up to the marathon, in which she has set two world records in just three races.

Discusses the public unrest over the actions of British Prime Minister Tony Blair to support a referendum to the E.U. constitution. How Blair's decision creates problems for other European countries such as France who believed they could veto a treaty that requires approval by all 25 members; Consideration of how public polls indicate British skepticism towards the policies of the E.U.; Efforts to streamline E.U. procedures to avoid gridlock during its expansion to include 25 members; Policies on tax rates and foreign and defense policy; Criticism of Blair from Conservative leader Michael Howard. INSET: THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE.

The article focuses on controversy regarding a referendum on the European Union constitution. Prime minister of Great Britain, Tony Blair, has backed the referendum. This controversy might risk Blair's premiership and drag him out from the office. There are lots of speculations over the victory of Blair in the upcoming elections.

Discusses the eighth World Cricket Cup tournament in Cape Town, South Africa. Why cricket has not been a popular sport for spectators in the past; Increasing popularity of cricket among fans in Africa, South Asia, Australia, and Great Britain; Hope that this World Cup will be the event that increases cricket's popularity worldwide.

Focuses on extremist factions of British Muslims who have become jihad volunteers for the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Death of three young British Muslims who were allegedly fighting for the Taliban; Comments of members of the extremist Islamic group Al-Muhajiroun; Topic of national loyalty versus religious loyalty; Opposition of many British Muslims to the United States bombing of Afghanistan; Question of what motivates jihad volunteers.

Offers world news briefs for July 23, 2001. Race riots in Bradford, England; Sectarian riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland; Allegations of corruption against French President Jacques Chirac; Agreement by African leaders to create the African Union, an organization modeled on the European Union; Others.

The article reports that the British marketers are using pop songs and logo-light television programs to advertise their brands. Traditional advertisements repeating a brand name 30 times in 30 seconds no longer stand out. Therefore, European advertisers are turning to new crossover techniques that invade culture in fresh ways. The remix version of an old mambo song, "Chihuahua," used to promote the brands of Coca-Cola Co. have become a raze

Focuses on William Arthur Philip Louis and Henry Charles Albert David (Harry), the sons of Prince Charles and his late wife, Princess Diana. Mention of how their life work will be tied to the royal family and its business; Lack of privacy in their lives despite media restraint; Characterization of William as adventurous; Description of their royal roles as unelected politicians.

Discusses the opinions of Gibraltarians about a dispute between Great Britain and Spain over possession of the territory. Fact that Spain ceded sovereignty of Gibraltar to Britain in 1713; Loyalty felt by Gibraltarians to Britain, although most of them speak Spanish; Talks planned between Britain and Spain to discuss the territory's future; Prediction that a referendum would show overwhelming support among the residents of Gibraltar for remaining British.

Presents international sports-related news briefs as of April 1, 2002. Participation of golfer Annika Sörenstam in the Kraft Nabisco Championship women's golf tournament; Chances of either Oxford or Cambridge universities winning their annual Boat Race on the Thames River in Great Britain; Participation of David Coulthard in the 2002 Brazilian Grand Prix Formula One race.

Discusses British monetary policy in light of drawings which were made by Gus O'Donnell. Attitude of the Treasury of Great Britain toward the euro; Picture of Bank of England head Eddie George and Chancellor Gordon Brown on a tandem bicycle.

Presents business news as of January 28, 2002. Effort to boost World Bank assistance to poor countries by Great Britain and other European nations; Free-trade agreement which was signed by Japan and Singapore; Christmas sales by retailers in Great Britain; Ventures being launched by former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.

Profiles British teenager Tom Hadfield who, as of March, 2001, has launched two successful Internet startups. Mention of Soccernet, which offered data on English soccer; Description of Hadfield's next project, Schoolsnet, which makes available statistics on British schools, resources for students and message boards for teachers; How Hadfield was named a Global Leader for Tomorrow at the 2001 World Economic Forum.

Profiles singer songwriter Dido. Details of her successful album 'No Angel' in the United States; Delayed release of the album in Great Britain, the home of Dido; Discussion of her tour in the United States.

Profiles Charles Muirhead, a British Internet entrepreneur. How he started the business Orchestream which administers a computer system's traffic and components through a single interface; Decision to hand over leadership of the company and focus on starting other businesses; Details of his project iGabriel, which would help talented technology experts.