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Foreign Ministry condemns London terrorist attack

Mar 23, 2017 08:39

Iran has condemned the recent deadly terror attack in London, calling for the formation of a true international coalition against terrorists to replace the current “theatrical” ones.
UK tanks arrive in Estonia, joining NATO troops to deter ‘Russian aggression’

Mar 23, 2017 08:38

The first group of British tanks and armored vehicles has arrived in Estonia, part of a broad military deployment by the NATO military alliance to Eastern Europe to deter “Russian aggression.”
Woman killed, several people injured in attacks outside UK Houses of Parliament

Mar 22, 2017 12:24

An assailant has been shot by armed police outside the Houses of Parliament in Britain's capital, London, after he stabbed a police officer and several other people in the vicinity of the parliament building.
Thousands in London protest against Islamophobia, racism

Mar 18, 2017 13:33

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in London to protest against rising sentiments of Islamophobia, racism and anti-refugee motions in the country.
Ignoring Scotland mandate for vote would shatter UK: Sturgeon

Mar 18, 2017 13:33

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warns that a continued refusal by Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss staging a new independence vote would "shatter" the United Kingdom.
Over half of people in UK unaware of Saudi war against Yemen: Poll

Mar 18, 2017 06:08

Over half of people in the United Kingdom are unaware of Saudi Arabia’s war against Yemen, despite Britain being a key supporter of the military aggression that is entering its third year and has martyred thousands of civilians.
Majority of Scottish voters reject independence: Poll

Mar 15, 2017 04:01

A new poll shows that a wide majority of Scottish people reject independence from the United Kingdom, despite the government revealing plans for a second independence referendum.
Theresa May hails ‘defining moment’ after MPs pass Brexit bill

Mar 14, 2017 14:19

British Prime Minister Theresa May has hailed the UK Parliament’s vote giving her the green light to formally begin the Brexit process, saying the country faces a “defining moment” as it leaves the European Union.
Scottish leader to call a second independence referendum

Mar 13, 2017 13:46

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will ask permission for a second referendum to split from Britain as London has failed to compromise with Scotland on Brexit.
Theresa May could trigger Brexit process by Tuesday

Mar 12, 2017 05:36

UK Prime Minister Theresa May could begin the formal process for exiting the European Union by triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty as early as Tuesday, according to officials in London and Brussels.