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IS executioner 'Jihadi John' named as London graduate
London (AFP) - "Jihadi John", the masked Islamic State group militant believed responsible for beheading of at least five Western hostages, has been named as Kuwaiti-born computing graduate Mohammed Emwazi from London. "Jihadi John", nicknamed after Beatle John Lennon due to his British accent, is believed to be responsible for the murders of US journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff ...

'Jihadi John' identified as London-raised college grad
LONDON (AP) — The world knows him as "Jihadi John," the masked, knife-wielding militant in videos showing Western hostages being beheaded by the Islamic State group. On Thursday he was identified as a London-raised university graduate known to British intelligence for more than five years.

London shares close flat after hitting new intraday high
London's stock market hit a fresh record intraday high Friday, rounding off a successful week thanks to a deal on Greece's bailout and positive company results. The benchmark FTSE 100 index closed 3.07 points or 0.04 percent lower at 6,946.66 points, having hit a new best ever level of 6,967.24 points in late trade. "Many are convinced that markets have still further to go especially as the ...

London shares dip at open despite IAG, Lloyds gains
London shares dipped slightly at the start of trading on Friday as Greece, Ukraine and deflation fears weighed on investor sentiment, dealers said. "With negative cues hanging over the markets such as Greece, the Ukraine and worries about global growth and deflation there's certainly a bit of reluctance on the part of the bulls to take markets higher," said Jonathan Sudaria, a dealer at London ...

UK government pledges more powers for Wales as devolution debate rumbles on
By Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) - Britain set out plans on Friday to give Wales greater powers, including to issue bonds and control fracking licences, in a further step to dismantle its centralised system of government. With just over two months until a national election, the issue of devolution to the United Kingdom's constituent parts has risen to the fore after a last-ditch promise to ...

Cricket-New ECB chairman opens door for Pietersen's England return
(Adds Pietersen reaction) LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - Incoming England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves has left the door open for a return to the England side for controversial former captain Kevin Pietersen and said he must return to county cricket to champion his cause. The 34-year-old was sacked by England in February 2014, was later released by county side Surrey and ...

Dyke keen for video trials in UK
Football Association chairman Greg Dyke says he is keen to conduct video technology trials in the United Kingdom.

Refund promise as Bears bring cricket back to Rugby
FIRST-class cricket will return to Rugby during the school summer holidays - and this time ticket-holders will get their money back if the match is rained off.

Football - FA chairman Greg Dyke keen to trial video technology
Football Association (FA) chairman Greg Dyke said he would be keen to pilot the use of video technology in British football to aid referee's decision making.

Football - Law-makers reject fourth substitution proposal
Football's rule-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), rejected the idea of a fourth substitution in extra time.