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Scientists confirm body of King Richard III found BBC News: A skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park has been confirmed as that of English King Richard III. Experts from the University of Leicester said DNA from the bones matched that of descendants of the monarch’s family. Photo: Men dressed as medieval knights pose for pictures in Leicester, at a site where a skeleton that researchers say is King Richard III was found. (Gavin Fogg / AFP - Getty Images)

Scientists confirm body of King Richard III found

BBC News: A skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park has been confirmed as that of English King Richard III.

Experts from the University of Leicester said DNA from the bones matched that of descendants of the monarch’s family.

Photo: Men dressed as medieval knights pose for pictures in Leicester, at a site where a skeleton that researchers say is King Richard III was found. (Gavin Fogg / AFP - Getty Images)

Church of England drops opposition to gay bishops The Church of England has dropped its prohibition on gay clergy in civil partnerships becoming bishops. In an announcement from the Church’s House of Bishops, the Church says it would allow gay clergy to become bishops if they promise to be celibate. Conservative evangelical Anglicans say they will fiercely resist the development, BBC News reports.

Church of England drops opposition to gay bishops

The Church of England has dropped its prohibition on gay clergy in civil partnerships becoming bishops.

In an announcement from the Church’s House of Bishops, the Church says it would allow gay clergy to become bishops if they promise to be celibate. Conservative evangelical Anglicans say they will fiercely resist the development, BBC News reports.

Prince Philip hospitalized again with bladder infection Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has had a recurrence of the bladder infection that he had in the summer and has been admitted to hospital for investigation and treatment.In a statement released via The Press Association, Buckingham Palace said the 91-year-old Duke of Edinburgh, is likely to remain in the hospital for the next few days.Photo: Prince Philip attends an equestrian event during the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 29, 2012. (Reuters / Mike Hutchings)

Prince Philip hospitalized again with bladder infection

Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has had a recurrence of the bladder infection that he had in the summer and has been admitted to hospital for investigation and treatment.

In a statement released via The Press Association, Buckingham Palace said the 91-year-old Duke of Edinburgh, is likely to remain in the hospital for the next few days.

Photo: Prince Philip attends an equestrian event during the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 29, 2012. (Reuters / Mike Hutchings)

Euro 2012: England 1, France 1 AP: England held on for a 1-1 draw with France on Monday at the European Championship, giving the Group D favorites 1 point each. Photo: England’s Scott Parker controls the ball as France’s Alou Diarra tackles during the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group D match between France and England in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, June 11, 2012. (Manu Fernandez / AP)

Euro 2012: England 1, France 1

AP:

England held on for a 1-1 draw with France on Monday at the European Championship, giving the Group D favorites 1 point each.

Photo: England’s Scott Parker controls the ball as France’s Alou Diarra tackles during the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group D match between France and England in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, June 11, 2012. (Manu Fernandez / AP)

British Government Wants Social Network Meeting

futurejournalismproject:

Via the BBC:

The major social networks have been called to the home office next Thursday to discuss the English riots.

So far only Facebook has confirmed its attendance, although Blackberry has suggested it will also be there.

Facebook, Twitter and Blackberry have all been criticised after it emerged that some rioters may have used them to plan trouble or encourage others.

David Cameron has said the government would look at limiting access to such services during any future disorder.

(Reblogged from futurejournalismproject)