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France, Germany & UK blame Iran for violating nuclear deal ‘key restrictions’, trigger mechanism to investigate ‘non-commitment’

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020By Editor

The European trio triggered the investigation into Tehran’s alleged breaching of the 2015 nuclear deal after Iran lifted limits on enrichment capacity over increased tensions with the US. … Read More >France, Germany & UK blame Iran for violating nuclear deal ‘key restrictions’, trigger mechanism to investigate ‘non-commitment’

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US officials brand possible Huawei 5G rollout in UK ‘act of madness’ as MI5 plays down US fear-mongering

Posted on January 14, 2020By Editor

In a bid to pressure the UK into barring Huawei from Britain’s 5G rollout, US officials reportedly went as far as to imply that allowing it on the market would be “madness.” The fears were dampened by the UK spy chief, however. … Read More >US officials brand possible Huawei 5G rollout in UK ‘act of madness’ as MI5 plays down US fear-mongering

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‘Don’t look there, look here!’ UK media much more excited about Iran protests than those in neighboring France

Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020By Editor

Iran is thousands of miles away from Britain, yet because the power elites support them, anti-government protests in Tehran receive much wider coverage in the UK than the ones in France, just across the Channel. … Read More >‘Don’t look there, look here!’ UK media much more excited about Iran protests than those in neighboring France

UK envoy to Tehran briefly detained for ‘inciting & directing’ anti-govt protesters at Amirkabir University

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020By Editor

British Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire was briefly detained outside of Amirkabir University in Tehran for questioning over his alleged role in “inciting and directing” anti-government protesters, Tasnim News Agency reports. … Read More >UK envoy to Tehran briefly detained for ‘inciting & directing’ anti-govt protesters at Amirkabir University

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Female sex predator jailed for 8 years after posing as teen boy to assault up to 50 schoolgirls

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020By Editor

A woman who groomed girls as young as 13 by posing as a teenage boy on social media has been jailed for eight years after an extensive police investigation found she may have had dozens of young victims. … Read More >Female sex predator jailed for 8 years after posing as teen boy to assault up to 50 schoolgirls

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Risky pitch? Labour leadership hopeful calls for ‘referendum’ on British Royal family (VIDEO)

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020By Editor

Clive Lewis — the Labour politician bidding to become Jeremy Corbyn’s successor — has suggested as part of his leadership pitch, that the British people should decide the future of the Royal family in a referendum. … Read More >Risky pitch? Labour leadership hopeful calls for ‘referendum’ on British Royal family (VIDEO)

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‘Troubling precedent’? US balks at UK extradition request for wife of American diplomat charged over British teen’s death

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020By Editor

Washington has rebuked the UK for its extradition request for the wife of an American diplomat over her role in a fatal car crash which killed a British teenager. She has refused to return to the country to face charges. … Read More >‘Troubling precedent’? US balks at UK extradition request for wife of American diplomat charged over British teen’s death

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UK Military Veterans Condemn US Assassination of Soleimani, Plan Protest Against Possible Iran War

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020By Editor

A British veterans group has called on its members to start organising to “demand a de-escalation of violence” and ensure accountability for the US government’s “dangerous actions” in Iraq. … Read More >UK Military Veterans Condemn US Assassination of Soleimani, Plan Protest Against Possible Iran War

China-UK stock trade scheme ‘suspended’ over Britain’s stance on Hong Kong protests

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020By Editor

A financial scheme linking investors in London and Shanghai, and launched last year, has reportedly been put on pause by Beijing in response to what is perceived as British meddling in the ongoing Hong Kong protests. … Read More >China-UK stock trade scheme ‘suspended’ over Britain’s stance on Hong Kong protests

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Think your dog has ‘mental’ health problems? Most likely it’s you who needs the psychiatrist

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020By Editor

As an undisputed nation of pet lovers, Brits are now spending record amounts on ‘mental health’ treatments for their four-legged friends but experts say problems may be with the behaviour of the owners, not the animals. … Read More >Think your dog has ‘mental’ health problems? Most likely it’s you who needs the psychiatrist