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Focuses on terrorist attacks in London, England in which subways and commuter buses were bombed on July 7, 2005. Report that the attack, which was the largest in London since World War II, killed at least 49 and injured 700; Description of the initial investigations by police and forensics experts; Claim of responsibility for the attack by a group connected to Al Qaeda, who cited retaliation for Great Britain's support of U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; Suspicion of investigators that British Moroccans tied to Al Qaeda were behind the bombings; Potential links between the bombing and London and the bombing of trains Madrid, Spain, in March, 2004; Details of Great Britain's policies in the War on Terrorism. INSET: DEADLY COMMUTE.

The article presents information on the arrest of four suspected suicide bombers in Great Britain. Ibrahim Muktar Said, suspected of trying to bomb a bus, and Ramzi Mohammed, suspected of trying to bomb a train, were arrested at their hideout in London. In Rome, Italian police caught Hussain Osman, suspected of trying to blow up a train at Shepherd's Bush. Yasin Hassan Omar, suspected of trying to bomb an underground train at Warren Street station, was arrested near Birmingham city center.

Examines the long courtship of Prince Charles of Great Britain and his new fiancee, Camilla Parker Bowles. Their early years in their 20s when Camilla was not seen as a suitable future Queen of England; Public reaction to the news that they will finally wed after 34 years of affection; Mass media response; The problems in getting to the alter including the perception that the Prince's marriage to Princess Diana was destroyed by his love for Bowles; Problem with the Church of England which prohibits remarriage for divorcés whose behavior contributed to the breakup of a previous relationship which will make for a civil ceremony; Approval of Diana's sons to the union; Camilla who will not get the title of Queen or Princess. INSET: FRACTURED FAIRY TALE.

This article considers counter-terrorism security challenges faced by Britain. More than any other nation in the developed world, it encounters the greatest flow of extremist information and ideologies transmitted from Pakistan-based radicals. The article raises concern over the susceptibility of Britain's Muslim community to ideas of radical extremism, particularly following the arrests of 24 of its members believed to be behind the plot to explode airliners bound for the United States.

The article presents information on the reactions of different muslims in Great Britain after the bombings by suicide bombers in London, England on July 7, 2005. Many muslims feel implicated in the attacks carried out ostensibly in the name of their religion. The London blasts exposed fault lines, not only between different ethnic identities but between generations and economic classes.

The article discusses relations between Russia and the Western world, particularly Great Britain. Russia refuses to extradite Andrei Lugovoi to Great Britain for allegedly poisoning ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko, and Great Britain refuses to extradite Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky to Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to reestablish Russian power has alienated Western nations. Also discussed is foreign investment in Russia by British companies.

The article reports on the case of Lord Levy, a member of the British House of Lords, who is under investigation for selling peerages. Levy, a fund raiser for Tony Blair's Labour Party, was arrested twice and released on bail as police continued to investigate other suspects. It is said that the scandal threatens to tarnish Blair's legacy.

This article reports on the sinking of the Italian cargo ship M.S.C. Napoli off the coast of Branscombe beach in southwestern England. Instead of an oil slick, 40 metal shipping containers packed with imported goods washed up on shore. Under British law, salvagers can take goods from a wreck, and the article details some of the expensive items that were taken.