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Charles Taylor: Liberia's former leader's ex-wife charged with torture

Saturday, June 3rd 2017, 12:13
related countries: Liberia Liberia
related places: London

Agnes Reeves Taylor, ex-wife of the former Liberia leader, appears in a London court.
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Summer in Pyongyang?

Thursday, June 1st 2017, 21:15
related countries: North Korea North Korea

North Korea frightens the world with its missile tests, so a British student thinks it's time to start getting to know the people who live there.
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BA delays: British Airways restores full flight schedule

Tuesday, May 30th 2017, 9:39

But the airline warns it "may take some time" to reunite travellers with their bags.
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British Columbia: Greens to back minority NDP government

Tuesday, May 30th 2017, 5:45

The Greens will back a "stable minority NDP government", ending 16 years in power for the Liberals.
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Merkel is told: You can depend on UK

Monday, May 29th 2017, 15:05

The home secretary wants to "reassure Mrs Merkel that we want to have a deep and special partnership".
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Disabled North Korean musicians showcase talent on UK tour

Sunday, May 28th 2017, 15:56
related countries: North Korea North Korea

The musicians, singers and dancers were given permission by their government to travel to the UK.
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The British (pitch) Invasion

Friday, May 26th 2017, 21:47

The little-known tale of when the British inspired sports entrepreneurs to launch a football league in America.
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G7 demand action on extremist net content at summit

Friday, May 26th 2017, 20:33
related countries: United States United States
related places: May

But other world leaders fail to persuade Donald Trump to back a landmark climate change deal.
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Manchester attack: Trump condemns media leaks

Thursday, May 25th 2017, 21:13
related countries: United States United States

The US president condemns leaks to American media about the Manchester attack investigation, but the UK says it is resuming intelligence sharing.
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Islamabad to London

Wednesday, May 24th 2017, 23:42
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan
related places: London

Pakistani officials investigate two incidents in which the drug was found on London-bound planes.
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New Saltire emoji arrives on Twitter

Wednesday, May 24th 2017, 16:01

It joins new flags for Wales and England created after a campaign by Emojipedia and BBC Wales.
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EU's Barnier refuses to imagine UK Brexit talks walkout

Monday, May 22nd 2017, 13:08

The European Union's Brexit negotiator says no deal is not an option in talks due to start on 19 June.
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UK firm designs 'world's most affordable solar lamp'

Monday, May 22nd 2017, 10:11
related places: Manchester

Manchester's Inventid designed the SM100 solar light, which retails for $5 in African countries.
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Actor West reveals inspiration at Cannes

Saturday, May 20th 2017, 16:18
related places: Square

The British actor plays a contemporary artist in The Square, which has had its debut at Cannes.
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'Lady Cynthia' rhododendron bush puts Canada town on the map

Friday, May 19th 2017, 15:17
related countries: Canada Canada
related places: Ladysmith

Ladysmith, British Columbia, is proud of its giant rhododendron, which is over a century old.
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Heroin found at London Heathrow on plane from Pakistan

Tuesday, May 16th 2017, 17:02
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

Pakistani reports say the drugs were distributed in bundles around the aircraft.
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UK ambassador's 'bruising' encounter with Austrian boar

Tuesday, May 16th 2017, 14:56
related countries: Austria Austria

Leigh Turner has shared details of the "bruising" encounter in a Viennese woodland.
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Massive ransomware infection hits computers in 99 countries

Saturday, May 13th 2017, 10:37

The malware is thought to have been created with tools stolen from the US National Security Agency.
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Aquarium rescues sea lion shot in face

Friday, May 12th 2017, 22:35

A sea lion was rescued by the Vancouver Aquarium after the injured animal was found on a BC beach.
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Non-EU parents may have EU residence right, ECJ rules

Wednesday, May 10th 2017, 15:33

The ECJ ruling could have implications for those affected by the UK's decision to leave the EU.
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Medical boost over Australia bomb testing

Tuesday, May 9th 2017, 1:16
related countries: Australia Australia

Australians who were exposed to radiation from British nuclear tests receive a healthcare upgrade.
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Four feared dead in British Columbia and Quebec floods

Monday, May 8th 2017, 21:54

Quebec is the province worst hit by flooding, with scores of communities affected by rising waters.
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Nigeria's President Buhari travels to London for treatment

Monday, May 8th 2017, 9:59
related places: London

The president, 74, who has an undisclosed illness, told Nigerians "there is no cause for worry".
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British rock band TTNG detained in Hong Kong over visas

Monday, May 8th 2017, 8:57
related countries: Hong Kong Hong Kong

Indie band TTNG were performing in a warehouse venue which was raided by immigration police.
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British man dies during skydive in Pattaya, Thailand

Friday, May 5th 2017, 4:39
related countries: Thailand Thailand

The skydiving centre says it believes the man may have had a heart attack or stroke during his jump.
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Ailing Buhari misses new cabinet meeting

Wednesday, May 3rd 2017, 14:56

There are continuing concerns about the president's health since his seven-week sick leave in the UK.
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Relishing the royals

Monday, May 1st 2017, 23:18
related countries: Russia Russia
related places: Moscow

Russian actors relish playing the Queen and British prime ministers in Moscow, Sarah Rainsford reports.
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Brexit: EU demands 'serious UK response' on citizens' rights

Saturday, April 29th 2017, 19:59

The top EU figure puts rights centre stage as the EU-27 formally approve negotiating guidelines.
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Brexit: Donald Tusk says EU-27 must remain united

Saturday, April 29th 2017, 10:54
related countries: Ireland Ireland

The remaining 27 European Union members are meeting in Brussels to agree their Brexit strategy.
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Brexit: Chancellor Merkel warns of UK 'illusions' over talks with EU

Thursday, April 27th 2017, 14:33

The German chancellor says the future UK-EU relationship can only be discussed once exit issues are resolved.
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British High Commission helps gay couples marry in Australia

Wednesday, April 26th 2017, 23:33
related countries: Aruba Aruba

Gay couples can't get married under Australian law, but hundreds of gay weddings have taken place since 2014 using British law, with the help of the British High Commission.
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United Airlines investigates giant bunny death

Wednesday, April 26th 2017, 10:44
related places: London

Simon the 90cm-long rabbit was being flown in the cargo hold from London to Chicago's O'Hare International.
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The volunteers helping ambulances to get to Syria

Tuesday, April 25th 2017, 5:32
related countries: Syria Syria

The BBC meets volunteers in the biggest ever convoy to transport medical vehicles from the UK to Syria.
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US embassy 'promotes Trump's Florida resort'

Monday, April 24th 2017, 23:53
related countries: United States United States
related places: London, Trump, Lago

Democrats say a post on the US embassy website in London promotes the president's Mar-a-Lago resort.
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Jimmy Choo seeks well-heeled buyer

Monday, April 24th 2017, 11:43

The British luxury shoe maker, valued at about £700m ($900m), is seeking offers from potential bidders.
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Shark attacks British woman off Ascension Island

Monday, April 24th 2017, 10:12

Her husband reportedly punched the animal to scare it away and she is now being treated in hospital.
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London Marathon 2017: Mary Keitany & Daniel Wanjiru win

Sunday, April 23rd 2017, 13:25

Mary Keitany breaks Paula Radcliffe's women's-only world record to win the London Marathon, while Daniel Wanjiru takes victory in the men's race.
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US 'debates charging Julian Assange'

Friday, April 21st 2017, 1:31
related countries: Ecuador Ecuador, United States United States
related places: London

The Wikileaks founder has been granted asylum by Ecuador in London so is beyond the reach of the US.
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Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya bailed in UK

Tuesday, April 18th 2017, 15:37
related countries: India India

The businessman has been bailed on security of £650,000 after appearing in court in London.
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EU's Brexit plans 'unchanged' by snap election announcement

Tuesday, April 18th 2017, 15:01

Donald Tusk's spokesman says the EU27 will continue with their timeline for Brexit negotiations.
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Weetabix to be sold to US company Post Holdings

Tuesday, April 18th 2017, 9:10
related countries: China China, United States United States

The British cereal firm is to be bought in a £1.4bn deal, its Chinese owner confirms.
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Prince William and Lady Gaga discuss mental health

Tuesday, April 18th 2017, 8:11
related places: London

Watch an excerpt of their video conversation from their homes in London and Los Angeles.
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Heligoland: The island Britain tried to sink

Tuesday, April 18th 2017, 0:29

It is 70 years since the Royal Navy used thousands of tonnes of explosives on Heligoland in the North Sea.
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Belgium's Brits

Saturday, April 15th 2017, 23:41
related countries: Belgium Belgium

Some of the 25,000 British people living in Belgium are applying for its nationality.
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Reinventing the Japanese home after the war

Saturday, April 15th 2017, 0:22
related countries: Japan Japan
related places: London

An exhibition in London traces the reinvention of the traditional Japanese home after World War Two.
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Jerusalem stabbing: Hannah Bladon named as victim

Friday, April 14th 2017, 19:37

The student killed in the attack on a tram has been named as 20-year-old Hannah Bladon.
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'Cold and beautiful'

Wednesday, April 12th 2017, 23:49
related countries: Canada Canada

Readers cite whisky and curling high up on the list of why Scotland and Canada should join forces.
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Bangladesh executes Islamist for 2004 British envoy attack

Wednesday, April 12th 2017, 19:26
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

Mufti Abdul Hannan was found guilty of a 2004 grenade attack on the UK ambassador to Bangladesh.
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Boko Haram 'plot to attack UK and US embassies foiled'

Wednesday, April 12th 2017, 14:42
related countries: United States United States

Militant Islamists planned to attack UK and US embassies in Abuja, Nigeria's spy agency says.
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Syria war: G7 fails to agree sanctions on Russia after 'chemical attack'

Tuesday, April 11th 2017, 17:05
related countries: Russia Russia, Syria Syria

The UK proposal fails to win support, with the US secretary of state now in Moscow for talks.
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Should we mine on the ocean floor?

Tuesday, April 11th 2017, 17:03
related countries: Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean

British scientists have announced what they are calling an "astonishing" discovery deep in the Atlantic Ocean.
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‘Syria will implode if Assad goes', says Peter Ford

Tuesday, April 11th 2017, 0:17
related countries: Syria Syria

Former UK ambassador to Syria says Syria would "implode" if President Assad were to go
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Ghana-born man is first male Vogue editor

Monday, April 10th 2017, 14:42
related countries: Ghana Ghana

British Vogue confirms Edward Enninful will take over from Alexandra Shulman.
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Wonga data breach 'affects 245,000 UK customers'

Sunday, April 9th 2017, 18:04
related countries: Poland Poland

The payday lender says bank account numbers and home addresses were among the information stolen.
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Russia hits out over Boris Johnson's decision to cancel Moscow trip

Sunday, April 9th 2017, 16:03
related countries: Russia Russia
related places: Moscow

The foreign ministry says the UK does not "have its own position on the majority of present-day issues".
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UK royals to commemorate WW1 battle

Sunday, April 9th 2017, 14:26
related places: Cambridge

Royals join Canadian and French leaders to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
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UK blames Russia for Syria deaths

Sunday, April 9th 2017, 9:28
related countries: Russia Russia, Syria Syria

The Kremlin was responsible "by proxy" as the "principal backer" of regime, says defence secretary.
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British Columbia ends high heel dress code requirements

Friday, April 7th 2017, 22:42

Employers in British Columbia will no longer be able to insist staff come to work in high heels.
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Rio marathon winner fails drugs test

Friday, April 7th 2017, 8:02
related countries: Kenya Kenya
related places: London

Reigning Olympic and London marathon champion Jemima Sumgong is the latest high-profile Kenyan athlete to fail a drugs test.
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McLaren to 3D-print parts at Bahrain F1 Grand Prix trackside

Friday, April 7th 2017, 7:13
related countries: Bahrain Bahrain

The British race team will redesign parts to suit track conditions at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Tunisia sentences British DJ for Muslim prayer remix

Friday, April 7th 2017, 6:15

Dax J played a dance remix of the Muslim call to prayer at a music festival, sparking outrage.
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German Mittelstand wants 'soft Brexit'

Friday, April 7th 2017, 5:19
related countries: Germany Germany

The country's small and medium-sized firms say a "hard Brexit" would harm both Germany and the UK.
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Mudlarking

Wednesday, April 5th 2017, 0:14
related places: London

Portraits of the mudlarkers unearthing London's past on the banks of the Thames
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Could Brexit cause holiday apocalypse?

Monday, April 3rd 2017, 18:16

Ryanair's boss has warned that all UK flights to Europe could be suspended in March 2019 - is it true?
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Why Gibraltar is British - in 60 secs

Monday, April 3rd 2017, 16:31
related countries: Gibraltar Gibraltar

As the row over Gibraltar post-Brexit rumbles on, the BBC takes a brief look at its history.
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Gibraltar question

Monday, April 3rd 2017, 15:06
related countries: Gibraltar Gibraltar, Spain Spain

Jack Straw argues that Spain won't let Gibraltar get in the way of an EU trade deal for the UK.
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'Spanish government a little surprised by UK tone'

Monday, April 3rd 2017, 12:16
related countries: Spain Spain

Spanish foreign minister Alfonso Dastis says traditional British composure is "notable by its absence".
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Charity worker's first year in Iranian jail

Monday, April 3rd 2017, 10:50
related countries: Iran Iran

It is one year since British-Iranian woman Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was sentenced to a year in jail in Iran.
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UK accused of 'losing cool' on Gibraltar by Spanish minister

Monday, April 3rd 2017, 10:06
related countries: Gibraltar Gibraltar

Spanish foreign minister says he is "surprised by the tone" of recent British comments.
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UK to send military trainers to Jordan to help fight IS

Monday, April 3rd 2017, 1:41
related countries: Jordan Jordan

The prime minister says working with the country will "keep British people safe".
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Climber hopes to scale Everest in half the usual time

Sunday, April 2nd 2017, 9:57

British-born climber Adrian Ballinger is using new techniques to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, in half the time it takes using traditional methods.
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Prince Charles to visit Italian town hit by deadly earthquake

Sunday, April 2nd 2017, 3:36
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Amatrice

The Prince of Wales will lay a wreath in the town of Amatrice where more than 200 people died.
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Pedalling solo

Friday, March 31st 2017, 23:45
related countries: Iran Iran

When Rebecca Lowe set off solo from the UK for Iran by bicycle, friends thought she had taken leave of her senses.
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EU rules out early trade talks with UK in Brexit process

Friday, March 31st 2017, 20:40

Talks on a post-Brexit free trade deal may only begin after progress on other issues, the EU says.
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Brexit: EU's Tusk to issue negotiation guidelines

Friday, March 31st 2017, 1:37

The draft proposals will be sent to the 27 nations that will remain in the EU once the UK has left.
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The man saving wolves in a secret Shropshire valley

Thursday, March 30th 2017, 23:23

It's 500 years since wolves have lived in the wild in Britain, but they're roaming in a small valley in Shropshire.
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Brexit: No talks with the UK before clear withdrawal terms, says France

Thursday, March 30th 2017, 15:03
related countries: France France

Initial talks must focus on rights of citizens in each other's territory, President Hollande adds.
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Insurer Lloyd's of London confirms new Brussels subsidiary

Thursday, March 30th 2017, 11:27
related countries: Belgium Belgium
related places: Brussels, London

The 329-year-old insurance market is opening the subsidiary as a result of the Brexit vote.
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Witnessing history

Wednesday, March 29th 2017, 19:01
related countries: Belgium Belgium
related places: Brussels

The BBC's Dan Johnson witnessed history in Brussels as the UK and the EU officially started their divorce.
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EU leaders react as UK PM Theresa May officially triggers Brexit

Wednesday, March 29th 2017, 16:28

There is "no reason to pretend this is a happy day", European Council President Donald Tusk says.
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Tusk to UK: 'We already miss you'

Wednesday, March 29th 2017, 12:30

Donald Tusk stresses the positives as he receives a letter from the UK triggering Article 50.
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London Stock Exchange-Deutsche Boerse deal blocked by EU

Wednesday, March 29th 2017, 11:41
related countries: Germany Germany

EU regulators block London Stock Exchange's £21bn merger with German stock exchange Deutsche Boerse.
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Street art events promote Yemen peace

Tuesday, March 28th 2017, 3:44
related countries: Yemen Yemen

Murad Subay from Yemen and British artist Lisa-Marie Gibbs held simultaneous street art events in Yemen and the UK.
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British-Iranian aid worker acquitted of death of Indian boy

Sunday, March 26th 2017, 8:07
related countries: India India, Iran Iran

Narges Kalbasi Ashtari was convicted in 2014 after five-year-old boy was swept away by current.
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EU summit: Leaders stress unity on Rome anniversary

Saturday, March 25th 2017, 18:43
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Rome

Celebrations mark 60 years since the EU's founding treaty, but the UK stays away as Brexit looms.
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Europeans take to streets on Treaty of Rome anniversary

Saturday, March 25th 2017, 18:31
related countries: Germany Germany, Italy Italy
related places: London, Rome

People in London, Rome, Berlin and other cities mark 60 years since the Treaty of Rome was signed.
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Praise and protests

Saturday, March 25th 2017, 16:24
related countries: Italy Italy, Poland Poland
related places: London, Rome

Europeans take to the streets of London, Rome, Warsaw and other cities, as EU marks 60th anniversary.
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UK visa problems halt African friendly

Saturday, March 25th 2017, 13:37
related countries: Burkina Faso Burkina Faso, Nigeria Nigeria
related places: London

Nigeria's friendly with Burkina Faso on Monday in London is called off after several Burkina Faso players fail to gain entry visas for the UK.
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US and UK laptop bans on some Middle East flights come into effect

Saturday, March 25th 2017, 9:27
related countries: United States United States

The US and UK bans affect direct flights from some Middle East airports.
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Afraid of spiders? Charity's steps to tackle arachnophobia

Saturday, March 25th 2017, 7:35

A charity is hoping to help sufferers in south Wales by launching the first self-help group of its kind in the area.
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London attack: Theresa May evacuated from Westminster

Thursday, March 23rd 2017, 23:33

Footage obtained by the Sun shows Theresa May being hurried to safety during Wednesday's attack.
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London attack: World leaders show solidarity

Thursday, March 23rd 2017, 10:50
related countries: France France, United States United States

France, Germany and the US send messages of solidarity after the deadly attack near parliament.
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Donald Trump Jr criticises London mayor after terror attack

Thursday, March 23rd 2017, 8:56
related countries: United States United States
related places: London

Trump Jr is accused of exploiting the tragedy by taking the London mayor's comments out of context.
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London attack: How events unfolded

Thursday, March 23rd 2017, 7:42
related places: How

BBC correspondent Andy Moore reports on the aftermath of the Westminster attack.
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Eiffel Tower turns off lights in London tribute

Thursday, March 23rd 2017, 0:27
related countries: France France
related places: London, Paris

Lights on the famous Paris landmark go off in tribute to the victims of the London attack.
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London attack: French students injured on bridge

Wednesday, March 22nd 2017, 20:41
related countries: France France

France, Germany and the US send messages of solidarity after the deadly attack near parliament.
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US 'will not repeat' claim UK tapped Trump

Friday, March 17th 2017, 17:04
related countries: United States United States

Allegations that Donald Trump was wiretapped are "nonsense", the UK's intelligence agency says.
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UK ambassador to Indonesia summoned over coral damage

Friday, March 17th 2017, 8:16
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia

Ambassador expressed disappointment and hopes for a quick resolution of the matter.
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No let-up in Cyprus bird poaching

Thursday, March 16th 2017, 1:46
related countries: Cyprus Cyprus

Record numbers of songbirds are still being killed on a British military base in Cyprus.
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Honeymooners stranded in US

Tuesday, March 14th 2017, 18:13
related countries: United States United States

US northeast snowstorm strands UK newlyweds at airport
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