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Two U.S. soldiers were killed as they accompanied and advised Iraqi security forces during a fierce raid of an ISIS stronghold, drawing criticism from former U.S. special envoy Brett McGurk over the length of time that it took to reclaim the dead. The deaths of both soldiers prompted the military’s top brass to order a review of … Read more
When New Labour came to power in 1997, it trumpeted what it grandly called an ‘ethical foreign policy’. Its most vocal champion was the foreign secretary, Robin Cook. Mr Cook asserted that he ‘would make Britain a force for good in the world’ and promised that New Labour’s foreign policy would have ‘an ethical dimension’ … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,200 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 94,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Ex-serviceman father-of-two, 34, hit by PTSD ‘takes his own life’ after attending funerals of nine comrades killed in Iraq Lance Shingler died in hospital after being found collapsed at Birmingham home The brave veteran battled the anxiety disorder since leaving the army in 2008 ‘Unbelievably kind man’ went to memorial services for each fallen colleague … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and almost 90,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Long ago, a wise teacher told me to remember these words: ‘Truth is the Daughter of Time, not of Authority.’ I had no idea how important they were. Now, after many years of experiencing official dishonesty, they are my motto. One day, a lot of other people, in the media and politics, will accept that … Read more
America is the world’s most influential country followed by Germany with the UK in third, according to a new ranking of global ‘soft power’. Despite economic uncertainty around Brexit and a shrinking military, Britain ranked above the likes of Russia and China for its ability to sway the opinions and behaviours of countries, people and … Read more
Six countries have imposed bans on people entering from Iran after the country announced that eight people had died from the new Covid-19 coronavirus and 43 have been infected. Iraq has barred Iranians from entering the country altogether, Pakistan has suspended almost all traffic across the border with Iran and Turkey has temporarily closed its … Read more
Angelina Jolie has said it’s time the world steps in to help with the Syrian conflict as she reflects on the lack of action since her first visit to the border in 2011. The UN Special Envoy calls out politicians for failing to step in like other conflicts in the Middle East and questions when … Read more
ISIS has DOUBLE the number of soldiers across Iraq and Syria than it did when it swept through the region in 2014, Kurdish leader warns Trump has proclaimed ‘victory’ over ISIS, wants to withdraw from Middle East But Kurdish leader Masrour Barzani warns the group is rallying for a comeback Terrorists have 20,000 fighters, he claims, … Read more