Britain tells UN tanker seizure was illegal interference
A top British representative to the United Nations has declared in a letter to the Security Council that Iran's seizure of a British-flagged tanker amounted to "illegal interference," and he rejected Tehran's version of events.
History of third-born in Britain’s royal family
Please note Princess Louise was the daughter of king Edward VII not Edward VIII as sent. Here is a corrected repetition:
Russia slams Britain as ‘absolutely irresponsible’
The Kremlin on Thursday slammed Britain’s raft of punitive measures against Russia over the poisoning of a former double agent as “absolutely irresponsible.”
Britain, Russia spy sagas: past sanctions
With Britain announcing Wednesday the expulsion of 23 diplomats in response to a nerve agent attack against a Russian former double agent in England earlier this month, here are previous sanctions by London on Moscow in spying affairs.
Breaking: Moscow says will retaliate soon to Britain’s expulsion of diplomats
Moscow on Wednesday called Britain’s decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats over the poisoning of an ex-spy a sign that London was choosing confrontation with Russia, adding that retaliation would follow shortly.
Britain expels Russian diplomats, orders World Cup snub
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday expelled 23 Russian diplomats and suspended high-level contacts including for the World Cup, saying her government found Moscow “culpable” of a nerve agent attack on a former spy.
Trump annoys Britain over NHS
Britain reacted angrily on Monday to a tweet from US President Donald Trump attacking its National Health Service(NHS) in the latest spat to strain US-UK ties, casting further doubt on his possible visit to London. “The Democrats are pushing for Universal HealthCare while thousands of people are marching in the UK because their U system […]
Britain escorts Russian ship amid strained relations
A British ship escorted a Russian vessel as it passed near UK territorial waters over Christmas, Britain’s defence ministry said on Tuesday, adding that Russian naval activity near Britain had increased in the holiday period.
Britain’s May replaces defence minister in growing harassment scandal
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has appointed Gavin Williamson as her new defence minister on Thursday after his predecessor resigned in a sexual harassment scandal.
Deadline nears for Northern Ireland power-sharing deal, direct rule looms
Britain will bring in legislation to set a budget for Northern Ireland if no last-minute deal can be struck on Monday to restore a power-sharing government in the province 10 months after it collapsed.
Britain launches fund for technology to detect explosives in airports
Britain launched a fund on Friday to support new technology to screen hand-luggage in airports in a bid to detect concealed explosives without passengers having to remove electrical items from their bags.
