UK Parliament to vote on expanded attacks on Islamic State
Prime Minister David Cameron appealed to lawmakers on Wednesday to authorize the military to take part in airstrikes in Syria, insisting that Britain should help degrade and destroy the threat posed by the Islamic State group.
Dec 03, 2015, 05:24 AM IST
David Cameron makes case for UK to join Syria air strikes
Cameron was making the case for Britain to target IS terrorists in Syria during a day-long debate today expected to last around 10 hours.
Dec 02, 2015, 23:55 PM IST
British Parliament set to vote for air strikes against Islamic State in Syria
Prime Minister David Cameron believes British warplanes should join the action against IS in Syria
Dec 02, 2015, 10:41 AM IST
David Cameron to order air strikes on ISIS leadership in Syria
ISIS chief Sheikh Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, a Syrian preacher, will be at the top of Britain’s so-called “kill list” when the strikes are launched.
Nov 29, 2015, 23:11 PM IST
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Nov 29, 2015, 10:51 AM IST
Protest in London as Syria air strikes vote looms
Around 4,000 people joined a protest in London on Saturday against Britain potentially joining air strikes against the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria.
Nov 28, 2015, 19:33 PM IST
Protest planned in London as Syria air strikes vote looms
The protest is organised by the Stop The War Coalition protest movement, which is also holding a string of other demonstrations around Britain.
Nov 28, 2015, 16:03 PM IST
Bombing Islamic State in Syria will make UK 'safer': David Cameron
Britain should join air strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria and should not "sub-contract" its security to allies, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday in a written statement to MPs.
Nov 26, 2015, 18:03 PM IST
Syrian refugees not security risk: Canadian PM Trudeau
Trudeau told an audience at the Canadian embassy, Canada House, that his country drew strength from its diversity, and refugees brought economic benefits.
Nov 26, 2015, 00:47 AM IST
UK swings austerity axe but spares key welfare scheme, police
Britain announced a fresh round of deep cuts to public spending today but dropped a plan to cut welfare payments for the poorest and spared the police from savings after the Paris attacks.
Nov 25, 2015, 23:07 PM IST
PM Modi's UK visit gave thrust to ties: Indian High Commissioner
Indo-UK political and economic ties were boosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit here, the Indian High Commissioner has said.
Nov 24, 2015, 13:54 PM IST
British PM David Cameron pressures lawmakers over Syria strikes vote
Cameron would make a statement in the House of Commons on Thursday.
Nov 24, 2015, 10:44 AM IST
Cameron ups pressure on MPs for Syria strikes vote
Cameron earlier on Monday visited Paris, where he met President Francois Hollande and paid tribute outside the Bataclan concert venue, where 90 people were killed.
Nov 24, 2015, 01:51 AM IST
Britain's PM David Cmeron to pledge extra £12 billion for defence
The Strategic Defence and Security Review will set out Britain's priorities for the duration of his Conservative government.
Nov 23, 2015, 10:00 AM IST
Brussels to stay at highest security alert, hunts suspects
With the world on edge over the jihadist threat, US President Barack Obama said the most powerful tool in the fight against IS was to say "that we're not afraid".
Nov 23, 2015, 01:36 AM IST
Cameron to get own plane for official trips
British Prime Minister David Cameron will get his own plane for official visits similar to the US president's Air Force One by converting a military plane at a cost of around 10 million pounds, it was announced on Thursday.
Nov 19, 2015, 20:41 PM IST
Wembley stadium honours Paris victims with French anthem
Along with British Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince William, many stood to sing 'La Marseillaise' four days on from the attacks.
Nov 18, 2015, 12:06 PM IST
UK PM Cameron signs Paris attacks book of condolences
British Prime Minister David Cameron expressed "shock, sadness and grief" over the Paris attacks on Tuesday.
Nov 17, 2015, 18:26 PM IST
'Modi's Britain trip as much about showmanship as diplomacy'
Everyone wants a share in India with the country being projected as the next global power, said a Pakistani daily which noted that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Britain was "as much about showmanship as it was about diplomacy".
Nov 17, 2015, 11:24 AM IST
