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Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London

London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.

U.S. Embassy in London reopens after controlled explosion of suspicious package

The U.S. Embassy in London is open again after London police carried out a controlled explosion of a suspicious package. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London

A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.

The US Embassy in London returns to normal after police blow up a package

The U.S. Embassy in London has returned to normal operations after police carried out the controlled explosion of a suspicious package that was found in the area

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Police blow up suspicious package outside US Embassy in London

Law enforcement conducted a “controlled explosion” of a suspicious package outside of the U.S. Embassy in London on Friday. “We can confirm that the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

China blocking UK plans in Beijing amid east London mega-embassy dispute

Exclusive: UK rebuild of Beijing embassy held up as Angela Rayner faces fraught decision on Royal Mint Court site. UK politics live – latest updates China is blocking requests to rebuild the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Gang Gunfire in Haiti Hits U.S. Embassy Vehicles and U.N. Helicopter

The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force.

World - The New York Times - October 25

U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over 'significant air attack' threat

The United States said Wednesday that its embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv closed after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack."

U.S. Pauses Operations at Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’

The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time. At least two other Western embassies closed for the day after the ...

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv amid warnings of "significant" Russian air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shut its doors Wednesday as Ukraine braced amid warnings of retaliation from Moscow for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with American-made missiles. CBS News senior ...

Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran

The Norwegian man was arrested this week in Oslo and ordered jailed pending further investigation in what the authorities called a ‘very serious case.’

World - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv over potential 'significant' air attack as tensions with Russia soar

The U.S. has closed its embassy in Kyiv, warning that it has "received specific information of a potential significant air attack" on Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Gatwick airport evacuated over security incident as controlled explosion carried out near U.S. embassy

London’s second-largest airport on Friday was evacuated due to a security incident, which came as authorities carried out a controlled explosion near the U.S. embassy.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Getting to Know ‘Black London’

Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

A London Shop Full of Tassels and Trimmings

V V Rouleaux’s handmade creations have appeared in “Bridgerton” and Harry Potter films.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes

There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.

Power and antiquity collide in the City of London

The financial district’s new lord mayor sees himself as ‘cheerleader-in-chief’ for the sector

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Russia's embassy in Pakistan says it is verifying reports that one of its citizens was abducted

Russia’s embassy in Pakistan says it is attempting to verify reports that one of its citizens was abducted in the South Asian nation’s troubled northwest

World - ABC News - October 29

Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID pandemic

Poland says it is reactivating its embassy in the capital of North Korea, becoming the second Western nation after Sweden to resume operations that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic

World - ABC News - November 15

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies

An Israeli airstrike has struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister’s office and several embassies

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

US Embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant' Russian air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed its doors on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution."

US and European embassies in Kyiv shut over threat of ‘significant’ Russian attack

Rare move comes day after Ukraine first used US long-range missiles to strike arms depot in Russia

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

US Embassy in Ukraine warns of 'significant air attack,' closes

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv sounded the alarm on a "potential significant air attack" Wednesday, announcing that it will close. The warning also recommended American citizens in the area to prepare to ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

US closes embassy in Kyiv after warning of ‘significant air attack’

Warning comes as Biden agrees to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, days after lifting restrictions on use of long-range missiles. Russia-Ukraine war live: latest news updates The US ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off

Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economy

World - Financial Times - October 25

London’s endangered language communities to be mapped in new project

London may be second only to New York in the number of at-risk languages spoken. Life in London has been mapped according to its health, wealth, land ownership, politics and transport at key points ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London

Anti-racism counter-protesters and Justice for Chris Kaba campaigners also take to capital’s streets. Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered in central London for a protest which the ...