added 2007 Sat Jun 9 20:11:41 by berkeley
The story of possible corruption between BAE and the Saudi government, and how the British government ignored it, is shocking. But we should not regard this episode as an aberration. Instead, it should force us to question the way foreign policy is thought about and practised in government today.
The story of possible corruption between BAE and the Saudi government, and how the British government ignored it, is shocking. But we should not regard this episode as an aberration. Instead, it should force us to question the way foreign policy is thought about and practised in government today.
added 2007 Wed May 30 17:00:37 by King1Con
BAGHDAD: Hundreds of Iraqi and U.S. troops cordoned off sections of Baghdad's Sadr City slum early Wednesday and conducted a series of raids in an apparent effort to find five British citizens abducted from a nearby government building the day before, local residents and police said. The five men were pulled out of a Finance Ministry office by abou
BAGHDAD: Hundreds of Iraqi and U.S. troops cordoned off sections of Baghdad's Sadr City slum early Wednesday and conducted a series of raids in an apparent effort to find five British citizens abducted from a nearby government building the day before, local residents and police said. The five men were pulled out of a Finance Ministry office by abou
added 2007 Tue May 29 20:52:03 by STONERS
Four people in Britain who tested positive for a mild strain of bird flu should serve as a reminder that a virus other than the feared H5N1 strain could also provoke a flu pandemic, experts say.
Four people in Britain who tested positive for a mild strain of bird flu should serve as a reminder that a virus other than the feared H5N1 strain could also provoke a flu pandemic, experts say.
added 2007 Wed May 23 8:18:01 by berkeley
It looks more like the latest in saucepan technology than the future of crime fighting. But police are confident that this miniature remote- controlled helicopter will be an invaluable weapon in the war against wrongdoers. The Microdrone measures only 2ft between the tips of its eight rotor blades,
It looks more like the latest in saucepan technology than the future of crime fighting. But police are confident that this miniature remote- controlled helicopter will be an invaluable weapon in the war against wrongdoers. The Microdrone measures only 2ft between the tips of its eight rotor blades,
added 2007 Sat May 19 1:55:13 by berkeley
So it was no surprise at all that Bush and Blair would be discussing al-Jazeera during that fretful confab in April 2004. Nor is it any surprise that Bush's answer to the "problem" of an independent Arab news agency would be to kill the s where they stand.
So it was no surprise at all that Bush and Blair would be discussing al-Jazeera during that fretful confab in April 2004. Nor is it any surprise that Bush's answer to the "problem" of an independent Arab news agency would be to kill the s where they stand.
added 2007 Thu May 17 21:16:22 by STONERS
Some military families expressed unhappiness at what they saw as special treatment.
Some military families expressed unhappiness at what they saw as special treatment.
added 2007 Wed May 16 18:56:33 by TechnologyExpert
The Prince had previously stated that he wanted to be involved in active service with his unit. But the Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt, has confirmed the Prince will not go with his regiment, the Blues and Royals.
The Prince had previously stated that he wanted to be involved in active service with his unit. But the Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt, has confirmed the Prince will not go with his regiment, the Blues and Royals.
added 2007 Sat May 12 10:35:12 by berkeley
Two government officials acting out of their conscience to expose President Bush's plans to bomb journalists are found guilty.
Two government officials acting out of their conscience to expose President Bush's plans to bomb journalists are found guilty.
added 2007 Fri May 11 5:04:01 by Bemuzed
Chancellor Gordon Brown is set to officially launch his bid to be the next Labour leader.
Chancellor Gordon Brown is set to officially launch his bid to be the next Labour leader.
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added 2007 Thu May 10 14:21:19 by lizbethxq
Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday that he will step down as prime minister on June 27, after a decade in office in which he brokered peace in Northern Ireland and followed the United States to war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Blair will leave office as soon as a new leader is elected for the Labour Party. He remains as head of government until h
Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday that he will step down as prime minister on June 27, after a decade in office in which he brokered peace in Northern Ireland and followed the United States to war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Blair will leave office as soon as a new leader is elected for the Labour Party. He remains as head of government until h
added 2007 Tue May 8 14:04:12 by Fabienne
From the article: "Northern Ireland has a new power-sharing government in an historic day at Stormont. DUP leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness have taken their pledges of office as devolution returns to Northern Ireland. Five years of direct rule by London appointed ministers officially ended at midnight."
From the article: "Northern Ireland has a new power-sharing government in an historic day at Stormont. DUP leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness have taken their pledges of office as devolution returns to Northern Ireland. Five years of direct rule by London appointed ministers officially ended at midnight."
added 2007 Sat May 5 4:54:02 by berkeley
A retired British army general says Iraq's insurgents are justified in opposing the occupation, arguing that the US and its allies should "admit defeat" and leave Iraq before more soldiers are killed.
A retired British army general says Iraq's insurgents are justified in opposing the occupation, arguing that the US and its allies should "admit defeat" and leave Iraq before more soldiers are killed.
added 2007 Tue May 1 2:30:48 by KelLuv
Britain's first convicted war criminal was sentenced to one year in jail for mistreating Iraqi prisoners in a case that exposed senior commanders to accusations that they had authorised abuse.
Britain's first convicted war criminal was sentenced to one year in jail for mistreating Iraqi prisoners in a case that exposed senior commanders to accusations that they had authorised abuse.
added 2007 Mon Apr 30 13:36:05 by Fabienne
From the article: "Five men have been convicted of an al-Qaeda-linked bomb plot in Britain which could have killed hundreds. Jurors in the massive year-long Old Bailey trial, heard of plans to target a shopping centre, nightclub and the gas network with a fertiliser bomb. Police smashed the plot in 2004 after MI5 had watched an Islamist extremist network with links across the world."
From the article: "Five men have been convicted of an al-Qaeda-linked bomb plot in Britain which could have killed hundreds. Jurors in the massive year-long Old Bailey trial, heard of plans to target a shopping centre, nightclub and the gas network with a fertiliser bomb. Police smashed the plot in 2004 after MI5 had watched an Islamist extremist network with links across the world."
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 8:28:57 by TechnologyExpert
Britain is in danger of "committing slow social suicide" as such Big Brother techniques as surveillance cameras and recording equipment spread into every aspect of our lives, the nation's information watchdog will warn this week.
Britain is in danger of "committing slow social suicide" as such Big Brother techniques as surveillance cameras and recording equipment spread into every aspect of our lives, the nation's information watchdog will warn this week.
added 2007 Fri Apr 20 22:02:13 by Wil
A massive child porn sting that targeted more than 7,000 Brits was built on shaky and inconclusive evidence. Many of the men were targeted after their credit card numbers showed up in transaction records for porn sites. According to the Guardian UK, 39 men have committed suicide since authorities began pointing fingers.
A massive child porn sting that targeted more than 7,000 Brits was built on shaky and inconclusive evidence. Many of the men were targeted after their credit card numbers showed up in transaction records for porn sites. According to the Guardian UK, 39 men have committed suicide since authorities began pointing fingers.
added 2007 Wed Apr 18 20:26:53 by populist
Argentina was today accused of laying economic siege to the Falkland Islands and having "colonialist aspirations" towards the British overseas territory.
Argentina was today accused of laying economic siege to the Falkland Islands and having "colonialist aspirations" towards the British overseas territory.
added 2007 Sun Apr 15 9:12:58 by berkeley
Government attempts to persuade thousands of young people to stay away from drugs have failed and done nothing to curb the soaring popularity of illegal substances, a devastating report will warn this week.
Government attempts to persuade thousands of young people to stay away from drugs have failed and done nothing to curb the soaring popularity of illegal substances, a devastating report will warn this week.
added 2007 Sun Apr 15 8:50:07 by berkeley
But Mr Baker didn't believe a word of it. He said at the time: "The public out there can smell a rat and they don't think it's finished business either." The scientist's death was, the MP said, just too convenient, too riddled with inconsistencies and so unlike a man like Dr Kelly.
But Mr Baker didn't believe a word of it. He said at the time: "The public out there can smell a rat and they don't think it's finished business either." The scientist's death was, the MP said, just too convenient, too riddled with inconsistencies and so unlike a man like Dr Kelly.
added 2007 Mon Apr 9 9:54:11 by berkeley
"The Iranians are not our enemies. We are not at war with them. Our rules of engagement at that time stated that we could only use lethal force if we felt that we were in imminent danger of a loss of life. By the time the true intent of the Iranians had become apparent - and we could have legitimately fought back - it was too late for action.
"The Iranians are not our enemies. We are not at war with them. Our rules of engagement at that time stated that we could only use lethal force if we felt that we were in imminent danger of a loss of life. By the time the true intent of the Iranians had become apparent - and we could have legitimately fought back - it was too late for action.
added 2007 Sat Apr 7 20:32:03 by populist
British sailors and marines who were held hostage in Iran for 13 days told a press conference in Devon, England, on Friday that they had been arrested in what were undoubtedly Iraqi waters.
British sailors and marines who were held hostage in Iran for 13 days told a press conference in Devon, England, on Friday that they had been arrested in what were undoubtedly Iraqi waters.
added 2007 Tue Apr 3 16:13:27 by Karina
British Prime Minister Tony Blair says the way is open for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 15 sailors captured by Iran, and "the next 48 hours will be fairly critical."
British Prime Minister Tony Blair says the way is open for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 15 sailors captured by Iran, and "the next 48 hours will be fairly critical."
added 2007 Mon Apr 2 17:03:54 by Karina
Fifteen British sailors and Marines detained by Iran for over a week have confessed to illegally entering the country's waters, Iranian state-run media reported on Monday.
Fifteen British sailors and Marines detained by Iran for over a week have confessed to illegally entering the country's waters, Iranian state-run media reported on Monday.
added 2007 Sun Apr 1 21:25:36 by berkeley
"In modern international law, that's a pretty low threshold. We would all be at war all the time," Crane said. "If we lower that threshold, it would be a pretty testy world indeed."
"In modern international law, that's a pretty low threshold. We would all be at war all the time," Crane said. "If we lower that threshold, it would be a pretty testy world indeed."
added 2007 Sun Apr 1 5:50:43 by berkeley
As negotiations continue between the Foreign Office and Tehran to ensure the release of 15 British sailors, Jason Burke reveals the faction-ridden world of Iran's politics where nothing is as it seems.
As negotiations continue between the Foreign Office and Tehran to ensure the release of 15 British sailors, Jason Burke reveals the faction-ridden world of Iran's politics where nothing is as it seems.
added 2007 Sat Mar 31 15:55:42 by elzorro2162
Jon Stewart tries to talk some sense into the Iranian leadership.
Jon Stewart tries to talk some sense into the Iranian leadership.
added 2007 Sun Mar 25 11:48:29 by Wil
One or two Americans have asked me why it is that the English like tea so much, which never seems to them to be a very good drink. To understand, you have to know how to make it properly. [via reddit]
One or two Americans have asked me why it is that the English like tea so much, which never seems to them to be a very good drink. To understand, you have to know how to make it properly. [via reddit]
added 2007 Sat Mar 24 22:11:21 by berkeley
The average age of first-time buyers is now 34. They have to accumulate larger deposits and spend more of their earnings on crippling mortgage debts. They are taking significantly higher financial risks than any previous generation. High house prices transfer wealth from the young to the old and from the poor to the rich.
The average age of first-time buyers is now 34. They have to accumulate larger deposits and spend more of their earnings on crippling mortgage debts. They are taking significantly higher financial risks than any previous generation. High house prices transfer wealth from the young to the old and from the poor to the rich.
added 2007 Tue Mar 20 1:20:49 by Aidenag
British Prime Minister Tony Blair struck a secret deal with the king of Saudi Arabia, assuring him there would be no criminal charges against anyone implicated in bribery in Britain's biggest arms deal.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair struck a secret deal with the king of Saudi Arabia, assuring him there would be no criminal charges against anyone implicated in bribery in Britain's biggest arms deal.
added 2007 Thu Mar 8 21:04:48 by STONERS
Britain is pushing the U.N. Security Council to discuss climate change to try to highlight its potential threat to global stability, government officials said on Thursday.
Britain is pushing the U.N. Security Council to discuss climate change to try to highlight its potential threat to global stability, government officials said on Thursday.
