Ashdown, Paddy
Paddy Ashdown, the Liberal Democrat leader, found himself on the back foot last night as his party's pact with Tony Blair's government over constitutional reform came under severe strain. The dispute centered on the speed of progress towards proportional representation, with senior Liberal Democrats warning that
Blair, Tony
Tony Blair's Cabinet reshuffle marks an important stage in the Blairisation of the Government, with the Prime Minister showing no fear in addressing failure and transforming his team. The changes, particularly in the Departments of Social Security and Trade and Industry, aim to correct weaknesses and inject a
Blair, Tony
Tensions are running high in Northern Ireland as the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne approaches, with fears that Orangemen will converge on Drumcree in such vast numbers that security forces will be overwhelmed. The situation is critical, with Unionist officials warning of "considerable dangers" ahead and
Blair, Tony
David Trimble's allegiance to the Orangemen has led to his dilemma in handling the Drumcree siege, a controversy that has made his role as First Minister of Northern Ireland increasingly complicated. The siege, revolving around the right to march on a Catholic neighborhood, has sparked fierce opposition to
England
The riotous behavior of a small group of English football fans in Marseille has sparked outrage from authorities and the public alike, with Prime Minister Tony Blair calling them a "total disgrace" and threatening to jeopardize England's chances of hosting the 2006 World Cup. The chaos,
Blair, Tony
Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President Bill Clinton reiterated their support for the Northern Ireland peace process, emphasizing the importance of ending violence and entrenching the principle of consent. Clinton warned that anyone resorting to violence during the peace process will be despised by the US, while Blair emphasized
Blair, Tony
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President Bill Clinton engaged in a joint phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, urging him to avoid nuclear testing in response to India's recent nuclear devices test. The leaders conversed for 30 minutes, with Clinton and Blair reiterating their
Blair, Tony
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has issued a stark warning to Sinn Fein, indicating that if the Irish Republican Army fails to disarm, the party may be denied participation in a new Northern Ireland assembly. The warning comes after the IRA rejected a key section of the peace settlement reached
Blair, Tony
British Prime Minister Tony Blair held a 90-minute meeting with Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in London to discuss the Northern Ireland peace agreement. Adams expressed disappointment over the lack of progress on demilitarization, citing the harassment of Catholic communities by the British Army and the need to disarm both
Blair, Tony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed claims that he has planned to meet with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat during meetings in London on May 4, instead emphasizing the possibility of separate bilateral meetings between Israeli, Palestinian, European, and US representatives. The statement comes as British Prime Minister Tony Blair'
Blair, Tony
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to participate in a summit in London with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, marking a significant breakthrough in the stalled Middle East peace process. The decision comes after British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Israel on the third leg of his Middle East
Sinn Fein
Tony Blair's role in brokered a solution to the seemingly intractable problem in Northern Ireland, a century-long issue that had confounded his predecessors. Barely two weeks after his election victory, he demonstrated his commitment to the peace process with a high-profile visit to the province. In his first
