Oliver Conway

The mysteries written by Agatha Christie are perhaps less mysterious than the life of the famed British crime writer herself. Audio

A guitar played and set alight by Jimi Hendrix more than 40 years ago has been sold in London for nearly half a million. Audio

There've been celebrations in the British capital, as it formally takes over from China. Audio

The U.N. refugee agency says it is gravely concerned about the plight of thousands of civilians. Audio

The Swedish pop group ABBA has made music history in Britain by having the oldest album ever to reach number one. Audio

The people of the Chagos islands in the Indian Ocean were forced from their homes by the British 40 years ago. Audio

The sixtieth anniversary of the forerunner of all modern computers -- known as Baby. Audio

Now after a Freedom of Information request the Ministry of Defence is opening up its files on the subject. Audio

Nelson Mandela is to celebrate his 90th birthday with a rare public appearance at a Live Aid style concert in London. Audio