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UK's munitions used in Saudi strikes on civilians in Yemen: HRW
Jul 12, 2016 01:55Human Rights Watch (HRW) says it has “compelling evidence” that British weapons are being used by Saudi Arabia in the war on Yemen, including against civilian targets.
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Parliament should approve Brexit first: UK lawyers
Jul 11, 2016 12:23Over a thousand British lawyers have signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister David Cameron, saying that the June 23 vote to exit the European Union (EU) was not “legally binding” and needs a parliamentary vote to materialize.
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Cameron hails multi-million pound deals with Boeing
Jul 11, 2016 12:21The UK government has inked new multi-billion pound contracts with American aerospace and defense giant Boeing, Prime Minister David Cameron says, hailing the move as a sign of confidence in the country’s economy in the aftermath of the Brexit vote.
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Jeremy Corbyn vows to fight for Labor Party's leadership
Jul 11, 2016 02:35Britain’s opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn insists he will fight for the Labor Party's leadership and suggests he may go to court if lawmakers exclude him from the contest.
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British finance minister to meet Wall Street investors amid Brexit
Jul 11, 2016 02:17The British finance minister is set to meet with Wall Street's biggest investors in New York on Monday in an attempt to urge them to stay with the country amid an exit from the European Union.
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UK's Labour MP Angela Eagle plans to challenge Corbyn as party leader
Jul 10, 2016 04:02Britain’s Labour lawmaker and shadow Business Secretary, Angela Eagle, has unveiled plans to formally announce her bid to challenge Jeremy Corbyn as the Labour Party leader.
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Iraq war was illegal: John Prescott
Jul 10, 2016 03:56Tony Blair’s Deputy John Prescott says that the UK broke international law when it joined the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
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UK government rejects calls for second EU vote
Jul 09, 2016 12:15The British government has rejected a petition for a second referendum on the UK membership of the European Union, saying the Brexit referendum was a once in a generation vote and must be respected.
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Islamic buildings in London on high alert
Jul 09, 2016 03:57Islamic buildings and mosques in north London are on high alert after they have been threatened and received packages containing white powder.
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British forces to train 4,000 Ukrainian troops: UK's FM
Jul 09, 2016 03:46British forces will be training 4,000 Ukrainian military troops until next March, the UK’s Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has announced.