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Welcome to BRITS ONLINE, an online directory of everything that is British in the US, providing resources for British expats to stay in touch with home. Read the latest British news headlines, find links to food, shopping and gifts online, find a British pub near to you, book your flight back to the UK, read the sports news, get embassy info, and much more.
China boosts quake rescue operation
China mobilises thousands of extra troops for relief efforts after an earthquake which affected about 10m people.
Man charged over bakery killing
A 19-year-old man is charged with the murder of 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen in a bakery in south-east London.
Uefa Cup fans clash with police
Riot police and Rangers fans clash in Manchester, after a big screen showing the Uefa Cup final breaks down.
Call for part sell-off of Royal Mail
The UK's postal regulator calls for the part privatisation of Royal Mail to ensure a high-quality mail service.
Man charged with Oxford St murder
An 18-year-old man is charged with murdering 22-year-old Steven Bigby in London's Oxford Street on Monday.
Crime by girls rises by a quarter
The number of crimes committed by girls in England and Wales has gone up by 25% in three years, according to figures.
Edwards endorses Obama in US race
US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been endorsed by former rival John Edwards.
Police apologise over mosque show
West Midlands Police and prosecutors are to apologise for accusing the makers of a Channel 4 show of distortion.
US lists polar bear as threatened
The US lists the polar bear as a threatened species but says the decision will not affect climate change policies.
Slow to arrive
BBC reporter in Burma describes patchy aid efforts
Sugar and spice?
The number of crimes by girls is up by 25%. Why?
Proud day
Afghan medals for Royal Marines, some badly hurt
Ocean racer
Swift pilot whales are the 'cheetahs of the deep'
In pictures
Austrian cellar family release public message
Expats in trouble
Property price crash in Spain hits British residents hard
