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Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk

Apr 13, 2018, at 08:01 pm

Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.

Yulia Skripal rejects Russian Embassy help

Apr 12, 2018, at 08:20 pm

London April 12 (IBNS): Yulia, daughter of former double agent Sergei Skripal, who was poisoned in the UK last month along with her father and was recovering in a hospital, has rejected help from the Russian Embassy in the UK, reports said on Thursday.

Russia expels four Canadian diplomats

Apr 01, 2018, at 03:11 am

Ottawa, Mar 31 (IBNS): Russia has expelled four Canadian diplomats as the dispute between the Moscow Kremlin and the West over the poisoning of an ex-spy in Salisbury, United Kingdom (U.K.) continues, Global Affairs Canada said on Saturday, media reports said.

Australia too decides to expel Russian diplomat to express solidarity with the UK

Mar 27, 2018, at 07:15 pm

Canberra, Mar 27 (IBNS): Australia became the latest country to expel Russian diplomats as part of a global response to alleged poisoning of a Russian spy in the United Kingdom, according to media reports.

White House lends support to UK on Russian diplomats' expulsion

Mar 15, 2018, at 06:04 pm

Washington/London, Mar 15 (IBNS): Following the UK's decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats from its land, US said it 'stands in solidarity'with Britain.

Britain to expel 23 Russian diplomats

Mar 15, 2018, at 05:42 pm

London, Mar 15 (IBNS): UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said that Britain will expel 23 Russian diplomats after Moscow refused to answer how a Russian-made nerve agent was used on a former spy, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter in Salisbury on Mar 4.

UK: British-Pakistani man stabbed to death in Oldham town

Mar 11, 2018, at 01:35 am

London, Mar 10 (IBNS):  A British-Pakistani man has been stabbed to death in the UK's Oldham town on Friday, police said on Saturday.

Encouraged by proposed DPRK-US talks, Guterres reiterates support for peaceful denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

Mar 10, 2018, at 02:39 pm

New York, Mar 10 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday said he is “encouraged” by the announcement of an agreement between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to hold a summit meeting by May.

London man found guilty of building child jihadists army

Mar 04, 2018, at 05:05 pm

London, Mar 4 (IBNS): A religious teacher, who attempted to groom children to become future suicide attackers, has been convicted of preparing acts of terrorism in London, officials said.

Donald Trump is not welcome here: London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Jan 13, 2018, at 03:20 pm

London, Jan 13 (IBNS): Attacking US President Donald Trump over cancelling his visit to the UK, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said the leader has got the message from the people of the city that he was not welcome' here for his 'divisive agenda'.

After London, Free Balochistan advert sweeps New York

Dec 28, 2017, at 07:02 pm

New York, Dec 28 (IBNS): After creating an impact in London, the UK, a few months ago, #FreeBalochistan posters have swept through New York city of USA.

Four arrested over Christmas terror plot in the UK

Dec 20, 2017, at 04:00 pm

London, Dec 20 (IBNS): Four people have been arrested in connection with an Islamist terror plot in the United Kingdom, according to British counter terrorism agencies.

Canada-U.K. sign deal to curb coal usage with concerns on climate change

Nov 17, 2017, at 08:02 pm

Ottawa, Nov 17 (IBNS): While the U.S. pulled themselves out of the Paris Accord, Canada and the U.K. have signed a deal with an aim to curbing the usage of coal keeping the climate change in mind, media reports said.

Britain's disabled workers continue to miss out on jobs due to a lack of tax breaks and incentives for employers

Jul 12, 2017, at 01:52 am

London, July 11 (IBNS): Disabled people would have a better chance to find a job if the government did more to support businesses - by abolishing national insurance contributions of disabled workers and providing incentives to hire workers with disability.

UK General Elections end in a hung parliament, Theresa May likely to stake claim to form government

Jun 09, 2017, at 10:02 pm

London, Jun 9 (IBNS): Neither the ruling Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Theresa May nor the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn were able to get a clear majority in the snap UK General Elections, according to media reports on Friday.

UK goes to poll on Thursday, results expected on Friday

Jun 08, 2017, at 06:55 pm

London, Jun 8 (IBNS): Polling for the United Kingdom General Election began on Thursday morning amid tight security, according to media reports.

Another cyber attack might take place, experts warn

May 14, 2017, at 08:41 pm

London, May 14 (IBNS): After Friday's global hit, another major cyber-attack is imminent on Monday, experts have alerted.

US President condoles loss of lives in British terror attack

Mar 23, 2017, at 02:48 pm

Washington, Mar 23 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump spoke to British PM Theresa May to express his condolence over the loss of lives in the militant attack in London city on Wednesday.

UK , Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh

Jan 28, 2017, at 02:00 pm

London, Jan 28 (IBNS): Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the crucial role Jordan plays in the fight against Daesh, following a meeting today with His Majesty King Abdullah II, officials said.

UK employers place Birmingham in graduate recruitment top six

Jan 18, 2017, at 10:28 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The University of Birmingham is among the six UK universities most frequently targeted by Britain’s top employers looking for graduate recruits, according to a newly published report.

Trump hails the UK as long time ally, special

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:45 pm

Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has hailed the United Kingdom as special and a long time ally.

Age UK pilot programme shows great promise in reducing loneliness

Jan 07, 2017, at 12:12 am

London, Jan 6 (IBNS): Half a million people over the age of 60 usually spend every day alone, with nearly half a million more usually going at least five or six days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone at all, according to new research for Age UK as it launches its latest report ‘No one should have no one: working to end loneliness amongst older people’.

Tim Barrow appointed as UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union

Jan 05, 2017, at 03:29 pm

London, Jan 5 (IBNS): Britain has appointed Tim Barrow as the UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union.

UK: Pedophile Pakistani woman gets 5 yrs jail for incest, distribution of porn videos

Aug 03, 2016, at 09:21 pm

Cardiff, Aug 3 (IBNS): A Pakistani woman, mother of four, was tried and sentenced to jail at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court in Wales on Monday for engaging in incest with her 14-year-old son and allegedly filming and distributing the tape to her cousin in Pakistan, reports said.

Nigel Farage resigns as UKIP leader

Jul 04, 2016, at 10:29 pm

London, July 4 (IBNS): Days after the UK voted to leave the EU, Nigel Farage on Monday announced his decision to step down as the leader of the UK Independence Party.

UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refuse to resign even after no confidence vote

Jun 29, 2016, at 05:06 am

London, June 28 (IBNS): UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has refused to resign from his post even as his party MPs passed a no confidence motion in his name.

Racial hatred sweeps across UK since Brexit verdict, Cameron condemns

Jun 28, 2016, at 07:33 pm

London, June 28 (IBNS) Incidents of racial abuse and hate crimes are being reported in the UK since the country voted to break away from the European Union last week.

United Kingdom's position in NATO will remain unchanged: NATO

Jun 24, 2016, at 09:50 pm

London, June 24 (IBNS) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday reacted to the Brexit issue and said the United Kingdom's position in NATO will remain unchanged.

British celebs react to Brexit victory

Jun 24, 2016, at 08:31 pm

London, June 24 (IBNS): British celebrities reacted to the Brexit victory as they shared their thought on various social networking sites on Friday.

UK: Controlled explosion carried out at Man U stadium, match called off

May 16, 2016, at 04:00 am

London, May 15 (IBNS): After finding a suspect package ahead of Manchester United's match against Bournemouth, controlled explosion was carried out at Old Trafford on Sunday, officials said.