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West, US Blast Taliban Over Reported ‘Summary Killings’ of former members of the security forces
In a joint statement, the 22 nations demanded that the Islamist regime respect its pledge not to harm former government…
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UK puts army on standby to ease fuel crisis
UK military is on standby to deliver gasoline to service stations after a shortage of tanker drivers forced some to close last…
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Britain’s domestic intelligence chief warns Taliban takeover could fuel terror plots
The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has “heartened and emboldened” extremists and could lead to the return of major “al-Qaida-style” attack…
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UK police under fire after ‘Kill the Bill’ protest in Bristol turns violent
Protests in southwest England against increased police powers turned violent Sunday, leaving several officers hurt, authorities said. “Horrendous scenes in…
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UK scientists warn too early to tell if new COVID-19 variant more deadly
The discovery of a new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant in the UK should not alter the response to the pandemic,…
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Trade Talks Resumes Between Britain and European Union
British negotiators arrived in Brussels on Sunday for what is potentially the final attempt to strike a deal with the…
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Open Skies Treaty: Trump administration to withdraw from arms control deal
US has announced it will withdraw from a major accord that permits unarmed aerial surveillance flights over dozens of participating…
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World Health Organisation warns against immunity passports
The World Health Organisation has warned governments not to use so-called “immunity passports” to allow people to return to work…
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Munich Security Conference members launches ‘Libya International Follow-up Committee’: Germany
Top diplomats from Berlin conference on Libya participant-nations and organisations on Sunday launched the International Follow-up Committee on Libya (IFCL)…
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British ambassador to Iran Detained and held for several hours in Tehran after attending vigil
British ambassador to Iran, Rob Macaire, has been arrested and held for several hours after attending a vigil for the…
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