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Latest in Tag: Britain
British Parliamentary delegation meets interior minister
The delegation also met with the Foreign Ministry assistant for European Affairs
Muslim Brotherhood an âentirelyâ legal organisation in UK: FCO spokesperson
Egyptâs foreign ministry addresses Arab League countries to implement the Arab Convention on Suppression of Terrorism
Fahmy to address Manama Dialogue summit
Foreign minister scheduled to attend two international summits this week
UK restores 24 arms export licenses to Egypt
UK restores previously revoked licenses and increases support for Egyptian airport security
Egypt frees Briton arrested over police-like clothes
Briton released on the orders of the general prosecution of El-Arish
Minister of Interior meets with British and US embassy heads
Ibrahim discusses security and cooperation with embassy head
Britain charges four over cyber bank robbery plot
Police arrested 12 men, aged between 23 and 50, in London, and later charged four of them, on suspicion of conspiracy to steal.
Syria
It could be that by the time this article goes to press, a strike has already taken place on Syria by a conglomerate of forces, led mostly by the US and France. It could be that it has not. The decision to do it, one way or the other, is beyond the purview of the …
Obama ready to go it alone on Syria
Washington is ready to go it alone to strike Syria despite the British parliament’s rejection of military action and the lack of a UN mandate.
British parliament rejects military action in Syria
The government was defeated by just 13 votes in the House of Commons in its bid for a “strong humanitarian response” to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime
Egypt rejects military solution in Syria
Foreign ministry spokesman says we must find a political solution
Hague calls on Egyptian authorities to end violence
British Foreign Secretary calls for restraint and dialogue following deadly clashes in Cairo
Foreign minister receives British and Norwegian diplomats
Fahmy assures visiting ministers of the governmentâs commitment to the transitional roadmap
UK export licences to Egypt suspended
British government revokes five export licences to Egypt in light of âchanging situationâ
Hague calls for peaceful dialogue in Egypt
British government reaffirms support for Middle Eastern allies
Foreigners in flight ahead of mass demonstrations
Following embassy warnings and fears of an escalation in violence, foreigners flocked to the airports amid fears of disruption to flight schedules.
Assad gains sharpen focus on arming Syrian rebels
Hague and Kerry made a passionate plea for Europe, the US and its allies to do more for “the innocent victims of war and repression.”
Islamists jailed for plotting attack on British right-wingers
They planned to attack a rally by the English Defence League (EDL) — a group which opposes the spread of radical Islam in Britain
Foreigners sentenced to death for drug smuggling
British embassy in Cairo says it will do its âutmost to prevent this executionâ
The abuse of âTakbirâ from ballot boxes to Woolwich
By Nervana Mahmoud For many non-Muslims, âAllahu Akbarâ, or âGod is Greatâ, has become synonymous with radicalism, brutal murders, rape, and even cannibalism committed in the name of Islam. It is hardly surprising, as the Islamic slogan has been repeatedly used and abused by anyone who wants to justify his or her crimes by adding …
Britain withdraws some embassy staff from Libya
Britain is temporarily pulling out some staff from its embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli due to security concerns
G7 states meet in UK as US presses Europe on austerity
The G7 nations, which together produce about half of the world’s economic output, are slowly recovering from a late 2012 slowdown
US reconsidering whether to arm Syria rebels
After having rejected the idea previously, Obama’s deputies were weighing the option of providing weapons to Syria’s outgunned opposition
Frozen Mubarak assets worth around $1bn
Britain and Switzerland cannot confirm exact amount belonging to former regime members and affiliates, saying investigations still ongoing
Britain bids farewell to Margaret Thatcher
The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain’s most influential and divisive prime ministers.
British report: âIssues of concernâ remain in Egypt
FCO report expresses concern over sectarian violence, womenâs rights, freedom of expression and the constitution in Egypt
Cameron insists UK still needs nuclear missiles
Cameron warned that Britain would be left defenceless against “highly unpredictable and aggressive” regimes
EIPR: New information about Gamal Mubarakâs assets
Gamal Mubarak could have used tax havens to launder money
Paris, London could arm Syria rebels without EU support
If unanimous EU support for lifting the measure is lacking, the French and British governments will decide to deliver weapons
British minister begins two-day visit to Cairo
Minister will meet political representatives including ElBaradei