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Britain investigating possible Nigerian link in London attack

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is investigating a possible Nigerian link to attackers suspected of hacking a soldier to death in London while shouting Islamic slogans, two sources with knowledge of the investigation told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Full story

Irishman charged with 1982 IRA Hyde Park bombing

British prosecutors have charged a 61-year-old Irishman with the 1982 IRA attack on the queen's cavalry in Hyde Park, a nail-bombing at a top London tourist attraction that left four soldiers and seven horses dead. Full story

Soldier hacked to death in London in suspected Islamist attack

LONDON (Reuters) - A British soldier was hacked to death by two men shouting Islamic slogans in a south London street on Wednesday, in what the government said appeared to be a terrorist attack. Full story

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  Prince Harry plays baseball with kids in Harlem

As he prepares to wrap up his U.S. tour, Prince Harry met with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to survey the Jersey Shore’s recovery from Hurricane Sandy and headed into New York City for some fun with a Harlem inner-city youth baseball program.

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The Bank of England says it's in contact with Bloomberg over its breach calling it "reprehensible," reports CNBC's Kayla Tausche.

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The Bank of England has commented on the Bloomberg breach. CNBC's Steve Liesman has the details.

  Prince Harry supports vets, opens Warrior Games

Prince Harry, a veteran combat helicopter pilot, attended the paralympic-style Warrior Games at the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs Saturday, welcoming the teams from the U.S. forces and Britain, along with paralympian and former Naval officer Bradley Snyder and Olympic gold medalist Mis

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