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US, Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa
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US, Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa

The United States and Britain on Tuesday imposed restrictions on carry-on electronic devices on planes coming from certain airports in…
Regulator gives green light for Britain’s first three-parent IVF babies
Life & Style

Regulator gives green light for Britain’s first three-parent IVF babies

Britain's fertility regulator on Thursday granted doctors the first UK license to create babies using a three-parent IVF technique designed…
Thomas Cook, Thomson sell Sharm el-Sheikh fall holidays, despite UK flight ban
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Thomas Cook, Thomson sell Sharm el-Sheikh fall holidays, despite UK flight ban

British holidaymakers can now book trips to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh through tour operators Thomson and Thomas…
Burkini swimwear allowed in UK competitions
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Burkini swimwear allowed in UK competitions

In a bid to support Muslim women who want their entire bodies covered during their participation in multiple sports competitions,…
British foreign minister to visit Russia to discuss differences on Syria, Ukraine
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British foreign minister to visit Russia to discuss differences on Syria, Ukraine

Britain's foreign minister Boris Johnson will go to Moscow in the coming weeks to discuss the differences between the two…
Brexit bill faces delay in House of Lords
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Brexit bill faces delay in House of Lords

A source from the opposition Labour Party in the Lords, where the ruling Conservatives do not have a majority, said…
Islamic State planning attacks in Britain: anti-terrorism lawyer
World

Islamic State planning attacks in Britain: anti-terrorism lawyer

Islamic State militants are planning "indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians" in Britain on a scale similar to those staged by…
Britain agrees US$150 million loan guarantee to Egypt on visit
Egypt

Britain agrees US$150 million loan guarantee to Egypt on visit

Britain finalized a US$150 million loan guarantee to Egypt on Saturday, where Boris Johnson was on his first visit to…
UK asylum claims drop despite rising refugee crisis
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UK asylum claims drop despite rising refugee crisis

The number of people applying for asylum in Britain in 2016 was just over 38,500, falling for the first time…
UK plans to increase investment in Egypt: ambassador
Egypt

UK plans to increase investment in Egypt: ambassador

The UK is keen to increase its investment in Egypt in the coming period, British ambassador to Cairo John Casson…
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