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NATO: 'Highly likely' we caused Pakistan troop deaths 

Saturday, November 26, 2011 8:30:00 PM

 

It is "highly likely" that Nato aircraft were behind a deadly overnight raid on a Pakistani border checkpoint, a Nato spokesman has told the BBC.

Brigadier-General Carsten Jacobson said Nato was investigating how the incident occurred and sent condolences.

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In memoriam  

Wednesday, October 05, 2011 8:28:00 PM
Today has been a sad day for United Shades of Britain as news came of Drew Sutton, one of the original administrators, tragically passing away. We're all devastated by this news, Drew was a close friend to many of us, and he worked incredibly... read more
 

British Muslims stand in solidarity 

Monday, September 12, 2011 12:02:00 AM
A statement was released by a number of Muslims organisations on the 11th September about the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.   BRITISH MUSLIMS STAND IN SOLIDARITY 9/11 STATEMENT As the tenth anniversary of the... read more
 

Police ask for Tower Hamlets ban. 

Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:52:00 PM

 

An EDL march tabled for next weekend looks set to be banned after the police made an application to the home secretary. 

Residents of ethnically diverse Tower Hamlets had petitioned police to ban the march, especially after riots devastated many of London's communities earlier this month. 

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Evidence of Mass executions in Libya 

Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:27:00 PM
Al Jazeera has found evidence of a possible mass execution of political activists in Libya. Visiting a hospital in Tripoli on Thursday, Al Jazeera’s James Bays said he saw the bodies of 15 men suspected to have been killed a few days earlier... read more
 

Fighting in Tripoli 

Saturday, August 20, 2011 9:47:00 PM
From the BBC: Explosions and sustained gunfire have been heard in parts of Tripoli, as rebels close in on the Libyan capital. A BBC correspondent in the city says it sounded like exchange of fire rather than celebratory gunshots. Residents... read more
 

Ex News international chief Arrested over Hacking and Bribing 

Sunday, July 17, 2011 4:27:00 PM
  Ex-News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has been arrested by police investigating phone hacking and bribery at the News of the World. The 43-year-old was arrested by appointment at a London police station and remains in... read more
 

Rebels face heavy attack as Gaddafi strikes back 

Saturday, July 09, 2011 6:07:00 PM

Rebels in Misrata said the death toll in the coastal town had risen to seven from six, with at least 17 wounded, after a heavy attack by Gaddafi artillery the day before.

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Osama Bin Laden Killed 

Thursday, May 05, 2011 4:48:00 PM

As the SEALs made their way through the compound 3 men were killed, Osama was found on the 3rd floor and according to White house sources "resisted arrest" Osama was shot twice with the call sign "Geronimo EKIA" (Enemy Killed in Action) The worlds most wanted man was dead.

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UN votes on Libyan No-fly zone 

Friday, March 18, 2011 9:04:00 PM

After weeks of speculation last night the UN Security council voted on a resolution to impose a 'No fly zone' over the war torn country of Libya. The vote passed with 10 aye votes 0 nay votes and 5 absentation votes. The resolution demanded an immediate cease fire, and the establishment of a No fly zone over the country. It also states that members should employ "all necessary means" to protect civilians, but stopped short of allowing ground forces to occupy the country.

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