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8th July, 2011
News of the World: One scandal too far
LONDON: The News of the World newspaper lived on its sensational scoops and scandals, but it could not survive the phone-hacking scandal which sunk the…
LONDON: The News of the World newspaper lived on its sensational scoops and scandals, but it could not survive the phone-hacking scandal which sunk the…
14th June, 2011
Britain facing tough choices over Libya campaign: navy
LONDON: Britain could have to make tough choices about its military priorities if the Libya campaign drags on, the head of the Royal Navy said…
LONDON: Britain could have to make tough choices about its military priorities if the Libya campaign drags on, the head of the Royal Navy said…
9th June, 2011
West seeks UN vote on Syria condemnation
UNITED NATIONS: Western powers pressed the UN Security Council on Wednesday to condemn Syria’s deadly crackdown on opposition protests in the face of strong opposition…
UNITED NATIONS: Western powers pressed the UN Security Council on Wednesday to condemn Syria’s deadly crackdown on opposition protests in the face of strong opposition…
7th June, 2011
Nuclear weapons threat not decreasing, study says
STOCKHOLM: More than 5,000 nuclear weapons are deployed around the world and nuclear powers continue investing in new weapon systems, making meaningful disarmament in the…
STOCKHOLM: More than 5,000 nuclear weapons are deployed around the world and nuclear powers continue investing in new weapon systems, making meaningful disarmament in the…
4th June, 2011
EU to coordinate evacuation of citizens from Yemen: Ashton
BRUSSELS: The European Union on Friday activated a mechanism to evacuate its citizens from Yemen and called for an “immediate ceasefire” as the country teeters…
BRUSSELS: The European Union on Friday activated a mechanism to evacuate its citizens from Yemen and called for an “immediate ceasefire” as the country teeters…
4th June, 2011
Ban set to announce run for new UN term
UNITED NATIONS: UN leader Ban Ki-moon has called a press conference on Monday at which he is expected to announce he will seek a new…
UNITED NATIONS: UN leader Ban Ki-moon has called a press conference on Monday at which he is expected to announce he will seek a new…
1st June, 2011
UK delays release of anti-terror cartoon movie
LONDON: It was supposed to be a warning about the perils of joining the international jihad. But those behind “Wish You Waziristan” a cartoon…
LONDON: It was supposed to be a warning about the perils of joining the international jihad. But those behind “Wish You Waziristan” a cartoon…
25th May, 2011
Nato air strikes rock Tripoli again, France upbeat
TRIPOLI: Nato has carried out its heaviest air strikes against Libya’s capital in more than two months of bombing, amid upbeat comments from France and…
TRIPOLI: Nato has carried out its heaviest air strikes against Libya’s capital in more than two months of bombing, amid upbeat comments from France and…
24th May, 2011
Dozens of flights grounded as ash cloud reaches Britain
LONDON: Airlines halted dozens of flights on Tuesday after a plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland blew over Britain, even forcing US…
LONDON: Airlines halted dozens of flights on Tuesday after a plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland blew over Britain, even forcing US…
24th May, 2011
Obama makes early start to British state visit
LONDON: US President Barack Obama was Tuesday to begin an official two-day state visit to Britain after charming a star-struck Ireland on the first leg…
LONDON: US President Barack Obama was Tuesday to begin an official two-day state visit to Britain after charming a star-struck Ireland on the first leg…
24th May, 2011
Obama, Cameron pledge to keep up pressure on Libya
LONDON: The leaders of the United States and Britain pledged on Tuesday to keep up the pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi until he fully…
LONDON: The leaders of the United States and Britain pledged on Tuesday to keep up the pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi until he fully…
23rd May, 2011
Five years after Saddam Hussein was killed…
Britain concluded its naval training mission in Iraq on May 22, 2011, whilst more than a dozen of bombings had killed Iraqis in a week.…
Britain concluded its naval training mission in Iraq on May 22, 2011, whilst more than a dozen of bombings had killed Iraqis in a week.…
17th May, 2011
Queen lays wreath during historic Ireland visit
DUBLIN: A sombre Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath Tuesday at a memorial for the victims of Ireland’s independence struggle in a landmark gesture on…
DUBLIN: A sombre Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath Tuesday at a memorial for the victims of Ireland’s independence struggle in a landmark gesture on…
12th May, 2011
George Michael to tour with orchestra
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
11th May, 2011
Row grows over British celebrities' gagging orders
LONDON: The right to privacy in the British media came under intense scrutiny Tuesday after a Twitter user published the names of celebrities who allegedly…
LONDON: The right to privacy in the British media came under intense scrutiny Tuesday after a Twitter user published the names of celebrities who allegedly…
11th May, 2011
Study links lower education to faster ageing
LONDON: People who leave education with fewer qualifications are prone to age more quickly, scientists said on Wednesday. Researchers from Britain and the United States…
LONDON: People who leave education with fewer qualifications are prone to age more quickly, scientists said on Wednesday. Researchers from Britain and the United States…
10th May, 2011
Twitter user claims to name British stars who gag press
LONDON: A Twitter account had more than 35,000 followers by Monday after claiming to have revealed the names of British celebrities who have taken out…
LONDON: A Twitter account had more than 35,000 followers by Monday after claiming to have revealed the names of British celebrities who have taken out…
30th April, 2011
Royal wedding is boost for Britain in tough times
LONDON: British commentators on Saturday heaped praise on the royal wedding, saying the fairytale occasion had provided a much-needed boost to the country in straitened…
LONDON: British commentators on Saturday heaped praise on the royal wedding, saying the fairytale occasion had provided a much-needed boost to the country in straitened…
29th April, 2011
The absence of Kate and William
Dawn.com’s take on the very English occasion, with absolutely no royalty at all.…
Dawn.com’s take on the very English occasion, with absolutely no royalty at all.…
27th April, 2011
Internet goes crazy for first online royal wedding
LONDON: The first British royal wedding of the Internet age is generating one mention every 10 seconds online and will be streamed live to an…
LONDON: The first British royal wedding of the Internet age is generating one mention every 10 seconds online and will be streamed live to an…
