UN rights boss criticises Theresa May, Donald Trump and Rodrigo Duterte
The top United Nations human rights official has criticised Britain`s Prime Minister Theresa May for her election campaign remarks suggesting that laws could be overturned if they stymied the fight against terrorism.
Jun 27, 2017, 14:47 PM ISTUK PM Theresa May welcomes Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador: Spokeswoman
The planned appointment of National Football League team owner Woody Johnson as US ambassador to London shows President Donald Trump`s commitment to close ties with Britain.
Jun 23, 2017, 20:40 PM ISTEuropean Union migrants decry Theresa May's Brexit offer as stingy
In the year since the Brexit referendum, British employers have been increasingly sounding the alarm about the impact on their businesses.
Jun 23, 2017, 16:29 PM ISTBritain's Labour leader Corbyn overtakes PM May in YouGov poll
When asked who make the best prime minister, the YouGov poll for The Times showed 35 percent of voters would prefer Corbyn, while 34 percent favoured May.
Jun 23, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Angela Merkel says EU future more important than Brexit talks
Angela Merkel welcomed the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, who was attending his first EU summit after winning elections May 7.
Jun 22, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
'Dreamer' Tusk says Brexit could be reversed
European Union President Donald Tusk echoed rocker John Lennon`s "Imagine" Thursday as he said he hoped Britain might still stay in the bloc.
Jun 22, 2017, 15:44 PM ISTBritish PM Theresa May to confront Brexit worries at EU summit
Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May will try on Thursday to convince European leaders she can still push through Brexit despite being badly weakened by an election bet that turned sour.
Jun 22, 2017, 13:59 PM ISTTheresa May to confront Brexit worries at EU summit
The two-day Brussels summit marks the debut of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Jun 22, 2017, 09:59 AM ISTTrump visit to Britain left out of Queen`s Speech
US President Donald Trump`s planned state visit to Britain later this year got no mention in Queen Elizabeth II`s speech to parliament on Wednesday, raising doubts about whether it will go ahead.
Jun 21, 2017, 17:24 PM ISTQueen Elizabeth II to unveil govt agenda in scaled-down Parliament opening
Queen Elizabeth II will on Wednesday unveil the government's agenda at a scaled-down State Opening of Parliament in a speech which will be dominated by Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Jun 21, 2017, 15:34 PM ISTTalks with Northern Ireland's DUP may take time, no sticking point: UK Minister
"There`s no individual sticking point. Talks are progressing," First Secretary of State Damian Green, who is effectively May`s deputy, told the BBC
Jun 21, 2017, 15:33 PM IST79 people presumed dead in London fire: Police
At least 79 people have been presumed dead in the massive fire that engulfed a 24-storey tower here, the Scotland Yard said on Monday.
Jun 19, 2017, 17:08 PM ISTLondon van incident: British PM Theresa May vows to fight terror 'whoever is responsible'
British Prime Minister Theresa May vowed to fight terrorism and extremism "whoever is responsible", after a white van driver ploughed through a crowd of Muslim worshippers near a London mosque on Monday.
Jun 19, 2017, 16:53 PM ISTLondon van incident is 'potential terrorist attack': PM Theresa May
British Prime Minister Theresa May said an incident in which one person was killed and eight others were injured after a van rammed into a crowd of worshippers near a north London mosque was being treated "as a potential terrorist attack".
Jun 19, 2017, 10:35 AM ISTAfter fire, May's government says will act to protect Britons
Prime Minister Theresa May, under pressure for keeping a distance from angry residents on a visit to the charred remains of the 24-storey block last week, said on Saturday the response to the disaster was "not good enough".
Jun 18, 2017, 18:36 PM ISTBrexit minister David Davis: "No doubt" over Britain leaving EU
Leaving gives us the opportunity to forge a bright new future for the UK — one where we are free to control our borders and do what independent sovereign countries do.
Jun 18, 2017, 15:22 PM ISTAt least 58 feared dead in London tower fire, PM Theresa May admits failings
On Friday angry protesters chanting "We want justice" stormed their way into the Kensington and Chelsea town hall to try to confront the leaders of the local council.
London fire blaze likely killed at least 58 people: Police
Prime Minister Theresa May`s government earlier sought to quell anger over the fire, pledging to support the victims of the blaze after protesters jeered her when she visited local residents.
British PM Theresa May tries to quell public anger after deadly London fire
May was rushed away from a meeting with residents on Friday under heavy police guard as protesters shouted "Shame on you" and hundreds stormed a local town hall calling for justice.
Jun 17, 2017, 17:20 PM ISTFaced with mounting criticism, British PM Theresa May visits London fire victims
British Prime Minister Theresa May visited the injured in hospital on Friday as the death toll rose to 30.
Jun 16, 2017, 20:57 PM IST