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London not ready to restore cooperation with Russian special services

18 апреля 2012 18:08

London does not intend as yet to restore cooperation between British and Russian special services, UK Ambassador to Russia Tim Barrow said on Tuesday. He cited differences over the Litvinenko case as the main reason.

Human rights - “a charter for criminals”

17 апреля 2012 18:05

The YouGov poll published by the Daily Mail on Monday revealed that nearly three quarters of Britons think human rights have become a charter for criminals.

David Cameron faces scathing criticism

16 апреля 2012 17:08

British Prime Minister David Cameron is facing a lot of criticism in connection with his recent trip to Asia. Mr.Cameron is accused of travelling out of personal vanity and of spending too long out of the country chasing photo-opportunities while voters face a series of problems back home. Our observer Sergei Sayenko has more details.

Will Argentina reinvade Falklands?

13 апреля 2012 17:12

Argentina may try to reinvade the Falkland Islands after the furor over the 30th anniversary of the Falklands war dies down, Julian Thompson, a former commander of the British Land Forces, has been quoted by the Daily Telegraph as saying.

London wants to buy off Libyan dissident

12 апреля 2012 16:15

The British authorities have offered Libyan dissident Abdel Hakim Belhaj one million pounds sterling in compensation, The Guardian writes citing unnamed sources.  Abdel Hakim Belhaj filed a lawsuit against Sir Mark Allen, the MI6 officer responsible for counter-terrorism in 2004.

British special services returning to Moscow?

11 апреля 2012 17:07

The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday that British special services are trying to resume full-scale cooperation with Russian counterparts – a collaboration that was stalled in the wake of the death of former Russian security officer Alexander Litvinenko in London in November 2006.

Fort Ross marks 200th anniversary

10 апреля 2012 16:03

This year Russian settlement Fort Ross in California marks its 200th anniversary. On Monday, the descendants of those who established Fort Ross, presented a cultural program as part of the 2012 National Cherry Blossom festival in Washington.

London cooperated with Gaddafi - BBC

9 апреля 2012 14:38

The British government approved the 2004 rendition of Abdel Hakim Belhaj of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, to the Gaddafi regime, the BBC reports. The BBC got hold of a letter from senior MI6 officer, Sir Mark Allen, to Col Gaddafi’s intelligence chief, Musa Kusa, which refers to Abdel Hakim Belhaj’s rendition to Libya.

London Olympic Games – feast at time of the plague?

6 апреля 2012 16:22

In July 2012, Olympic Games will take place in London. Many Londoners are going to rent out flats, rooms or even tents in backyards to visitors. Nearly all the rooms in London’s hotels have already been booked for the time of the Olympics. The ones that are still left are very expensive.

Why does Britain need military cooperation with Japan?

5 апреля 2012 13:59

Britain may become the second country after the US to get involved in military cooperation with Japan, ever since the end of the Second World War, Mainichi Daily reports.  London and Tokyo will officially launch bilateral talks on military partnership on April 10th during a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and his British counterpart David Cameron.

Al-Qaeda to target Britain’s youths?

4 апреля 2012 17:53

According to a recent report by the Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies (RUSI), British youths from African communities could become radicalized as al-Qaeda looks to Africa to build its strength. The report said that the past fifteen years have seen a radicalization among some young members of the Pakistani, North African and Indian communities in Britain.

Argentina-UK: Molotov cocktails instead of dialogue

3 апреля 2012 14:36

On April 2, 30 years to the day the war between Britain and Argentina over the Falklands (Malvinas Islands), protesters in Buenos Aires threw stones and Molotov cocktails at the British Embassy.

Big Brother threatens Britons’ rights

2 апреля 2012 17:12

The British government may soon pass a law under which it will be able to monitor phone calls, emails, website visits of everyone in the UK, BBC reports. The new law may be announced in the Queen’s speech in May.

Will Russia ever have Alaska back?

30 марта 2012 19:30

One hundred forty-five years ago today, on March 30, 1867, Russia sold Alaska and the Aleutian Islands to the US. Since then many Russians have been wondering why their government made such a decision. Sergei Sayenko attempts to answer the question.  Let us first have a look at the history.

London's "Horsegate" gathering speed

30 марта 2012 19:14

Public Affairs Director of London’s Metropolitan Police Service Dick Fedorcio has resigned amid a scandal over the alleged ties between high-ranking police officers and journalists employed by phone-hacking tabloids.

Afghanistan: UK troops will continue to die until end of 2014

29 марта 2012 16:07

The British command plans to withdraw the bulk of British troops from Afghanistan only by September 2014, The Daily Telegraph reports.  According to The Daily Telegraph, an early withdrawal of troops could have an adverse effect on the situation in Afghanistan.

Is MI5 to serve sports?

27 марта 2012 15:22

Practically all of MI5’s 3,800 agents will be providing anti-terrorist security during the 2012 summer Olympic Games in London, The Independent   writes on Monday.  Annual leave for security agents during the Games has been heavily restricted. Those agents, who have been engaged in counter-espionage so far, will now carry out anti-terrorist operations.

Will Britain battle alcoholism?

26 марта 2012 15:02

The British government has unveiled a new alcohol strategy: setting a minimum price of 40 pence per unit of alcohol in England and Wales to make it less available to young people. The new strategy will be submitted to the parliament in a short term to pass a law as soon as possible.

How much is the British PM?

26 марта 2012 14:50

Britain’s Conservative Party treasurer Peter Cruddas has resigned after Sunday Times reporters filmed him saying that 250,000 pound sterling in donations to the Tory party could ensure access to David Cameron.

Why does U.S. seek to militarize Asia and the Pacific?

23 марта 2012 15:35

In April, the U.S. Marine Corps Command will start moving reinforcements to a military base in Australia, the American newspaper Marine Corps Times reports. Sergei Sayenko has some details. About 200 Hawaii-based U.S. marines will be sent to the Robertson Barracks base in Darwin in northern Australia under last November’s bilateral deal providing for a broader U.S.

 
 

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