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2nd May 2013

UK: Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan

LONDON, (Xinhua): Three British soldiers were killed by a road side bomb during patrol in Afghanistan, Britain’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) said on Wednesday. Their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device whilst on a routine patrol in … Continued

2nd May 2013

UK: Britain, UAE to further cooperation in bilateral ties

LONDON, (Xinhua): British Prime Minister David Cameron and visiting President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met in Downing Street on Wednesday and agreed to “continue close engagement” on important global issues. Cameron welcomed Sheikhd Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the … Continued

30th Apr 2013

UK: Muslim Aid provides emergency aid to collapsed garment factory in Bangladesh

London, (Muslim Aid): The collapse of an 8-storey building in Bangladesh on 24th April 2013 has resulted in tragic and severe destruction, killing at least 379 people with over a thousand seriously injured and thousands still trapped and unaccounted for. … Continued

11th Apr 2013

UK: North Korea tops agenda on second day of G8 meeting

The escalating tension with North Korea is expected to top the agenda on the second day of G8 talks in London. This comes as South Korea raised its alert level in response to rocket deployments in the North. The G8 … Continued

9th Apr 2013

UK: The Muslim News condolence message to family of Thatcher

London, (The Muslim News): The Editor of The Muslim News, Ahmed J Versi, sent his “heartfelt condolences” on the passing away of Lady Thatcher. He said that she “will be remembered as one of the most influential Prime Ministers of … Continued

9th Apr 2013

UK: World leaders mourn death of ‘Iron Lady’ Thatcher

BEIJING, (Xinhua): World leaders on Monday mourned the death of Britain’s first female prime minister Margaret Thatcher, reflecting on her influence both at home and abroad, and extending condolences to her family and people. The “Iron Lady,” who had suffered … Continued

8th Apr 2013

British former PM Thatcher dies after stroke

LONDON, April 8 (Xinhua) — British former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke, her spokesman announced Monday. The spokesman Lord Bell said: “It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol … Continued

7th Apr 2013

UK: Bad weather hits Britain’s wheat production

LONDON, (Xinhua): The bad weather has made Britain lost more than 2 million tonnes of wheat last year, said the National Farmers Union (NFU). The lengthy cold weather is also to hit the wheat harvest this autumn, NFU president Peter … Continued

24th Mar 2013

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence gala dinner event

Over 500 people will be attending the coveted The Muslim News Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on Monday 25 March in central London to what is promised to be an unforgettable celebration of Muslim talent and their contributions to British … Continued