Dossier
Big Ben
Coverage of Big Ben in the Nexus archive.
- Today in History: July 11, the fall of Srebrenica
On July 11, 1995, the U.N.-designated 'safe haven' of Srebrenica in Bosnia-Herzegovina fell to Bosnian Serb forces, resulting in the deaths of over 8,000 Muslim men and boys. The article also notes historical events on this date, including the reestablishment of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1798 and the first chime of Big Ben in 1859.
- Pro-Palestine protester, 30, who climbed Big Ben barefoot and refused to come down for 15 hours cost the taxpayer £67,000, court hears
A 30-year-old pro-Palestine protester climbed Big Ben barefoot and remained there for 15 hours, costing taxpayers £67,000, according to a court hearing. The incident involved a standoff that required significant public funds.