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Hacker McKinnon’s extradition decision delayed until after ‘all-consuming’ Olympic games
The home secretary, Theresa May, has delayed until October any announcement on whether to extradite the computer hacker Gary McKinnon to the US Home Office lawyers told the high court in London on Tuesday that the delay was needed because of May’s “all-consuming involvement in the Olympic security” and her…
Scientific animal testing at 25 year high in the UK
The number of scientific procedures carried out on animals last year was the highest in Britain for almost 25 years, according to figures released by the Home Office. More than 3.79m procedures, which range from breeding GM mice to mimicking neurological diseases in animals, were carried out, marking a rise…
Saudi princess seeks asylum in UK, claiming ‘persecution’
LONDON — A Saudi princess, the granddaughter of the nation’s founder, is seeking asylum in Britain over fears she could be persecuted by members of her family at home, the Sunday Telegraph reported. Princess Sara bint Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, also known as the “Barbie” princess due to her…
British interior ministry probes ‘Anonymous’ website attack
LONDON — Britain’s Home Office interior ministry said Saturday it was investigating reports that hacking group Anonymous had attacked its website over the government’s plans to boost Internet surveillance. Visitors to the ministry’s home page were greeted with a message saying the service was unavailable due to a high volume…
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