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UK’s Johnson takes aim against opponents of Brexit plans

10:48 pm September 2, 2019

London: British Prime Minster Boris Johnson is getting tough with members of his Conservative Party who oppose his Brexit plans. The so-called “rebels” are being warned that they will be suspended from the party if they take part in efforts led by opposition parties in Parliament meant to block a departure from the European Union […]

UK's Brexit deal estimated to cost almost USD 100 billion

Stage set for Brexit clash in UK Parliament this week

11:22 pm September 1, 2019

LONDON: The UK Labour Party’s chief Brexit adviser says opposition plans to block a “no-deal” Brexit would require postponing the country’s departure deadline again so the withdrawal doesn’t happen on Oct. 31 as now scheduled. Labour’s Keir Starmer told the BBC on Sunday that the legislation to be introduced in Parliament as early as Tuesday […]

Boris Johnson planning to put UK on obesity-busting diet: Report

Britain’s reputation takes global hit with Parliament shutdown

9:01 pm September 1, 2019

London: It’s long been known that Britain’s Parliament building must be vacated for urgent repairs that will take years and cost billions, but the problem now goes beyond the water leaks and vermin infestation to Britain’s global reputation as a model of democracy-in-action. In parts of the world where Britain’s parliamentary system and adherence to […]

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Four European states lose measles eradication status as cases soar: WHO

12:51 pm August 29, 2019

Copenhagen: Measles cases are skyrocketing in Europe and the disease is surging in four countries previously considered to have eliminated it, including the UK, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Thursday, urging countries to step up vaccination efforts. “Re-establishment of measles transmission is concerning. If high immunisation coverage is not achieved and sustained in every […]

Birmingham: Despite legal right, Sikh man detained by police for carrying religious dagger

5:40 pm August 10, 2019

London: A Sikh man has been detained in the UK for carrying kirpan, despite having legal right to carry the religious dagger, which is an article of faith for the Sikhs, according to a media report. The incident took place on Friday on Bull Street in Birmingham and was uploaded to various social media pages. […]