LONDON

James Murdoch Unanimously Confirmed as BSkyB Chairman

IBTimes Logo
James Murdoch was unanimously confirmed as chairman by BSkyB's (BSY.L) board, winning a reprieve from a phone-hacking scandal that threatens to draw him into multiple investigations, two sources briefed on the board meeting told Reuters.
More news
Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse Posthumous Album With A Dozen Songs Speculated

At least a dozen 'never heard' songs by Amy Winehouse could be released this year, according to Chris Goodman, a spokesman close to the Winehouse family of the late 'Back To Black' singer and songwriter. The songs are said to be "personal and autobiographical."
IBTimes Logo

Stormtrooper costume designer wins UK copyright

In what a Lucasfilm spokesman told the BBC is an "anomaly of British copyright law," prop designer Andrew Ainsworth won the rights to sell replicas of the original "Star Wars" Stormtrooper helmets, which he designed.
Republican debt plan faces close vote in Congress

Republican debt plan faces close vote in Congress

A bill to cut the deficit faced a nail-bitingly close vote in Congress on Thursday as the top Republican lawmaker sought to quell an internal revolt and push his plan to avoid a ruinous default.
A woman comforts a girl

Norway PM promises security review after killings

Norway's prime minister on Wednesday promised a security review after a mourning period for at least 76 people killed by a far-right extremist in bombing and shooting attacks that have traumatised the nation.
The London 2012 Olympics Aquatics Centre is seen at the Olympic Park site, in east London

London enters final Olympic countdown with a splash

London 2012 began its final year countdown on Wednesday with swimmers making a splash in the newly-opened Olympic pool and IOC president Jacques Rogge putting preparations on a par with great Games of the past.
Back into Form

Phelps makes statement one year out from London

Relief was etched all across Michael Phelps' face Wednesday after the American won his first gold medal of the world swimming championships in Shanghai, one year to the day before he begins his final Olympics campaign.
Stormtroopers marching in Japan

UK man wins fight to make "Stormtrooper" helmets

A British prop designer who makes replicas of the menacing Stormtrooper helmets featured in Star Wars films won a legal battle Wednesday against director George Lucas, who took him to the High Court in 2008 over copyright infringement.
Mitch Winehouse, the father of British singer Amy Winehouse, looks at memorabilia left by fans outside her house in London

Amy Winehouse Dead, Body to be Cremated [VIDEO]

Amy Winehouse will be cremated after her funeral service in north London. The Winehouse family held a private funeral service for the British singer on Tuesday where on close friends and family were invited.

Pages

IBT Spotlight

We Help Businesses Find B2B Service Providers They Can Trust.