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Gordon Brown's recent speech on immigration has ignited a heated debate about the Government's handling of the issue. Despite his claims of having the problem under control, the Prime Minister's record on immigration is marked by a threefold increase since 1997 and an estimated
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Gordon Brown is set to address the contentious issue of immigration, promising to reduce the number of unskilled workers entering Britain from outside the EU. The prime minister will also emphasize the importance of creating new skilled workers, aiming to reach a million in the next five years. Brown'
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The Obama administration had pinned hopes on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to commit to resolving the Jerusalem controversy and restarting Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, but after a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu and his right-wing government still insisted on building homes in the city, including East Jerusalem. This move has put President
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A rare visit by an Israeli government leader to Washington was marred by tension as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Obama, failing to resolve the impasse between the two over a comprehensive Middle East peace plan. The visit came as Israel's relationship with its closest allies,
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British Airways CEO Willie Walsh is confronting a three-day cabin crew walkout and a subsequent four-day strike, sparked by the airline's decision to remove one cabin crew member from all flights in November. The dispute over the cost-saving measure, valued at £60 million, has left Walsh standing firm
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Gordon Brown, the prime minister, has become personally involved in the British Airways dispute in an attempt to avert a walkout by 12,000 cabin crew next weekend. The intervention comes as relations between the airline and the Unite trade union, which represents the cabin crew, have deteriorated. The dispute
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As the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) Red Shirts plan to bring down the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjaviva in Bangkok this weekend, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban has conceded that an intelligence report warns of 30-40 small bombings plotted across the Thai capital.
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Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has warned that the government is aware of possible acts of sabotage aimed at creating unrest in the country as the anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) prepares to hold a large-scale demonstration in Bangkok. The protesters, also known as the Red Shirts,
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has disclosed that he has asked Saudi Arabia to persuade Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism against India, marking a significant development in India's growing confidence in its ties with the Arab kingdom. This move comes against the backdrop of the government's calculation
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During his return from Saudi Arabia, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated that he had requested King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz to persuade Pakistan to cease supporting terrorism on its soil. Singh expressed his deep concern over Pakistan's failure to comply with its promises to not allow its
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Gordon Brown has been embroiled in controversy over allegations of bullying and abusive behavior towards his staff. The Prime Minister's behavior has been called into question, with some staff members reportedly feeling intimidated and scared. Downing Street officials have refused to deny claims that the Cabinet Secretary had
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A high-profile charity, at the centre of allegations of bullying against Gordon Brown, has been dealt a blow as one of its patrons has resigned, citing a breach of confidentiality. Professor Cary Cooper, a respected expert on workplace stress, has stepped down from his position as patron of the National
