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The releasing of British MPs expense reports caused outrage amongst the general public and led to resignations and an official investigation by Sir Thomas Legg.

The public outcry and mass resignations following the media's expose of MPs' spending is proof that the British press, democracy and morality is in good working order.

The latest furore over expenses has projected the British Parliament into a unique new members' club.

Canada's government has denied, downplayed, minimized and manufactured confusion about its sales of space-based surveillance.

The Liberals have launched complaints about the Conservatives novelty checks. The novelty checks, handed out for stimulus money, feature a large Conservative logo.

Below is an in-depth explanation as to why magnesium should be regarded as a very important part of our daily diets.

Early Day Motions provide ordinary Members of Parliament with a channel for expressing dissent, eccentric posturing or making serious proposals.

As Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) suffer further stock market set backs, the outlook for the latter Institution seems Increasingly bleak.

Fibromyalgia can seem like an overwhelming condition to deal with. Proper understanding is the first step in taking control of this condition.

The Carlton Club began as a political organization and grew into a club of influential members who helped shape the UK's modern Conservative party.

Sir Roland Hill was responsible for the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp to Britain an idea that spread across the world and had great consequences.

Tearing apart a law-and-order bill supported by the Grits, a few Liberal Senators broke decisively from the party line, further damaging the public view of Ignatieff.

In September 2008, the financial world fell in chaos. Banks were closed and businesses lost billions on the stock markets. But how did the world react to the downturn?

Any eligible candidate wishing to stand in a British general election must adhere to the official selection procedure.

In order to become an Act of Parliament a Bill must pass through five stages in the House of Commons before being debated by the House of Lords and gaining Royal Assent.

Earning a Masters in Informatics helps professionals advance their careers. Earning the university degree online lets them continue to work while they study.

Athens protesters vented their anger against government practices in 1875, 1901,1902 and 1903 but their motives were not always progressive.

Growing unrest thanks to economic and political problems led to a public meeting at St. Peter's Field on 16th August 1819, but what happened was later coined a massacre.

The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone.

The CPC House Leader wants a contempt of Parliament charge brought against Jack Layton after his invited guests disrupted proceedings and forced a brief shut down.

Studies linking three chronic pain syndromes help researchers develop successful treatment for people suffering with musculoskeletal and fatigue issues.

Medical marijuana is fairly new in Canada and in the U.S. Like so many prescription pharmaceuticals, some people cross the line and an addiction is formed.

Switching gas and electricity supplier can help someone to save money, reduce household bills and even prevent fuel poverty. Rising energy bills make this essential.

After being considered by the House of Commons, a Bill must pass through five stages in the House of Lords before being passed to the Queen for the Royal Assent.

With the Mulroney/Schreiber affair soon to be back on the front pages, politicians are likely to see their tarnished reputations drop further.

The Kenyan cabinet has come under criticism after it was revealed that the bonding session in the city of Mombasa would cost tax payers approximately 10 million shillings

News outlets in Canada covering the recent leadership race were just as surprised by the outcome of the convention as ordinary Canadians.

The British Government has sold its share the United Kingdom's Nuclear Deterrent Programme to an American engineering firm based in California.

For the first time in its 40-year history, the SDLP is facing a leadership contest to determine who replaces outgoing leader Mark Durkan

The UK Government has passed new anti-discrimination laws allowing single women and lesbian couples to have IVF.

There is much debate at the moment over whether a third runway at Heathrow Airport is a good idea or not. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of the plan?

This year there are 197 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize 2008. Interesting nominations are Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Father John Dear.

Canadians were held in suspense for 2 1/2 years with repeated threats of a federal election. Contrary to his own promise, Prime Minister Harper wants to call one now.

Autism treatment is available and yields results, but is not covered under Canadian national health care plan.

This year, for the 32nd time, the University of Northern Colorado offers the Summer Enrichment Program for gifted, talented and creative children.

If reading a Dan Brown bestseller, such as The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol or Angels and Demons, is too much of a time investment, how about listening to an audiobook.

A well produced DVD package containing the special episodes of the BBC's award-winning comedy series let down slightly by some of the extra features.

Stories of people abusing their expense account privileges are prompting managers to keep a closer eye on how senior staff is spending money.

You've decided to take your hobby to the next level and are considering what the world of serious (and not so serious) photography has to offer.

Ingatius Timotheus Trebitsch Lincoln, or I.T.T. Lincoln as he was better known, had many faces, British MP, clergyman, German spy, and Buddhist monk to name but a few.

The Irishman Napper Tandy is hardly remembered now, but was once considered so dangerous by the English that they risked a global war with France just to arrest him.

Mormon missionaries' efforts to convert the population started immediately after publication of Joseph Smith's "Book of Mormon" in Palmyra, New York.

Pressured by the international community, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai ordered the review of a new law that legalizes marital rape in the Shi'a minority.

The single is off the original "American Idol" winner, Kelly Clarkson's highly anticipated fourth studio album, "All I Ever Wanted", which is due out March 17.

A peaceful march took place alongside direct action to protest against high CO2 emissions of planned new coal electricity generation.

The Antipodean version of the bawdy women to proper lady transformation series that's just as uninteresting and intelligence insulting as the British original.

A self-management tool to help angina sufferers learn the facts about angina, lower risks, and increase blood flow to the heart, the Angina Plan improves quality of life.

On Saturday November 14, 2009 about 100 people attended the first of a series of rallies against two coal-fired power plants proposed to be built in New South Wales.

Obama and Clinton's politicking on NAFTA has damaged Stephen Harper's Conservatives but has also shown the Liberal party's electoral weakness.

After a round table meeting at Stormont in Belfast, Democratic Unionist and Sinn Fein leaders have agreed to a peace deal. Self-rule will be a reality by 8 May.