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1st Feb 2014

UK: Hollande and Cameron disagree on EU reform in England

French President Francois Hollande has rejected British plans to revise EU treaties. At a meeting in England, Hollande said the issue was “not a priority” for Paris, also urging Britain to remain in Europe. President Hollande and British Prime Minister … Continued

16th Jan 2014

UK finance minister threatens European Union exit, once again

British Finance Minister [Chancellor] George Osborne has reiterated his stance that the UK might have to exit the European Union, should necessary reforms not come about. He said caring about the eurozone was not enough. Addressing a conference on EU reform … Continued

13th Jan 2014

Britain rejects “systematic” torture of Iraqis by British forces

LONDON, (Xinhua): British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Sunday rejected accusations of “systematic” torture of Iraqis by the British armed forces in Iraq after lawyers and public interest groups made a formal complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC), local … Continued

11th Jan 2014

UK: Call for ICC probe into British ‘war crimes’ in Iraq

Two NGOs say they have asked the International Criminal Court to investigate allegations of abuse of prisoners in Iraq from 2003 to 2008. They say hundreds of former prisoners have complained. A German human rights group and a British … Continued

9th Jan 2014

UK: London jury vindicates police shooting

A British inquest jury has found that police lawfully shot dead a man in London’s Tottenham suburb more than two years ago. Fatal nationwide riots were sparked by the death of Mark Duggan in 2011. The family of Mark … Continued

20th Dec 2013

UK: London theater ceiling collapse injures more than 80

[An injured woman is taken towards a waiting ambulance on a stretcher following a roof collapse at Apollo Theatre in Central London on Dec. 19 (Xinhua/Yin Gang) ] LONDON, (Xinhua): A total of 88 people were injured after the ceiling … Continued

16th Dec 2013

UK: MPs express support for Interpal, call for more MPs to sign

By Elham Asaad Buaras London, (The Muslim News): An Early Day Motion (EDM) has been tabled in the House of Commons on November 25, praising the work of a British charity Palestinian Relief and Development Fund (Interpal) and calling on … Continued

12th Dec 2013

UK: G8 summit sets ‘ambitious’ 2025 target for dementia cure

Britain has hosted a special G8 meeting campaigning for a united effort to combat dementia comparable to the global approach to AIDS. Prime Minister David Cameron set a goal of 2025 for a cure. On Wednesday, the World Health … Continued

3rd Dec 2013

China, UK to boost ties as Cameron voices stance on Tibet

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) holds a welcoming ceremony for the visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 2, 2013.(Xinhua/Li Tao) BEIJING, (Xinhua): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has pledged to enhance political and economic … Continued

2nd Dec 2013

China: Looking beyond differences for practical China-Britain cooperation

[Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L) holds a welcoming ceremony for the visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 2, 2013.(Xinhua/Wang Ye)] By Shang Jun BEIJING, (Xinhua): British Prime Minister David Cameron, accompanied by a 100-strong … Continued

30th Nov 2013

UK: Police helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub

A helicopter has crashed into the roof of a pub in Glasgow, with a number of fatalities suspected. Police have worked to free people trapped in the building, which was full of Friday night revellers. Police now say 32 people … Continued

22nd Nov 2013

UK: Police make domestic slavery arrests

Three women have been rescued by police after thirty years of domestic slavery in a south London house. Two arrests have been made. Three women have been freed after spending 30 years held captive in a south London home. One … Continued

8th Nov 2013

Britain’s spy chiefs accuse Snowden of damaging operations

[Sir Robert John Sawers, chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) EPA] London, (Voice of Russia): The heads of the three British spy agencies, MI5, MI6 and GCHQ have appeared before a televised parliamentary committee for the first time. They … Continued

23rd Oct 2013

UK: Syrian peace talks in jeopardy over role of al-Assad’s government

Arab and Western foreign ministers have urged the Syrian opposition to attend Geneva peace talks next month. Those talks may be in jeopardy over disagreements on the role of President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Foreign ministers from Arab and Western nations … Continued

19th Oct 2013

UK: Muslim Aid endorses ‘Education for peace’

London, (Muslim Aid): Muslim Aid endorses the theme of International Peace Day 2013, ‘’Education for Peace’’. Peace and education go hand in hand in Islam. The word Islam itself means peace and the very first command of Islam to mankind … Continued

9th Oct 2013

Iran confirms exchange of charge d’affaires with Britain

TEHRAN, (Xinhua): Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham confirmed here on Tuesday that Iran and Britain have agreed to appoint a non-resident charge d’affaires in an attempt to resume bilateral ties, local media reported. After the talks between Iranian and … Continued

26th Sep 2013

UK: Govt to stamp out all forms of extremism, says Home Secretary

By Theresa May London, (The Muslim News): This summer we have witnessed devastating scenes from Syria, with many appalling images of people hurt and killed. This Government remains deeply concerned about the situation, and our immediate priority is … Continued

9th Sep 2013

UK: Muslim Aid endorses literacies for 21st century on International Literacy Day

London, (Muslim Aid): Muslim Aid believes every one has the right to literacy because it helps human beings in gaining knowledge, acquiring essential skills, thinking critically and empowering themselves to face challenges in different circumstances. On the occasion of International … Continued

5th Sep 2013

British inquiry on Iraq war atrocities reveals disturbing witness testimony

A British soldier saw his platoon sergeant fire automatic rifle rounds into the twitching bodies of two Iraqi gunmen lying on the ground during a battle in 2004, he said in a written witness statement released on Wednesday. In his … Continued

30th Aug 2013

British parliament votes against authorising military action in Syria

British parliamentarians have voted against authorizing military action against Syria. Prime Minister David Cameron had proposed the motion in response to the Syrian regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons on civilians. The prime minister’s motion was narrowly rejected by 13 … Continued