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Gordon Brown's decision to stay on as Prime Minister of the UK, despite his party's dismal performance in the European Parliament elections, has raised concerns about the state of British politics. The Labor Party's worst-ever results in a nationwide election, coupled with dismal local
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The Labour Party's leadership crisis has deepened amid a disastrous performance in the European elections, with the party expected to win just one of Scotland's six seats and trailing in third place in several key constituencies. The party suffered a historic low of around 20 per
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown stated that there was strong reason to believe Edwin Dyer, a Briton held captive by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, had been executed. The group had demanded the release of Abu Qatada, a Jordanian-born Palestinian cleric held in Britain, in exchange for Dyer'
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In a shocking revelation, a group of Labour MPs is allegedly planning to send emails to colleagues within the next week to oust Prime Minister Gordon Brown following expected drubbings in local and European elections. The plot, which involves previously loyal Labour MPs, comes as Brown is facing mounting pressure
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India's new government, headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, has sparked optimism among economists, who believe that continuity in policies will propel economic growth to over seven percent in the current fiscal year. With a 20-member team, the new government has the potential to build on the existing
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In the wake of Iran's test of a missile with a range that can reach Israel and parts of Europe, President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met to discuss their differing diplomatic positions. While Netanyahu cited Iran's nuclear aspirations and menacing gestures toward Israel
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets U.S. President Barack Obama in the Oval Office, aiming for a smoother encounter than their predecessors. Netanyahu hopes to build on his prepared agenda, which includes pressing for recognition of Iran's nuclear threat, making progress on the Israeli-Palestinian front, and fostering
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President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet at the White House on Monday, amidst a deeply unsettled relationship between the two countries. The tension stems from differences on how to address the Iranian nuclear threat, with the Obama administration pursuing diplomatic efforts and Israel warning
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to build a coalition against Iran and explore ideas for advancing Middle East peace talks during his visit to Egypt on Monday. This first trip to the Arab world since his election has been met with skepticism given his hard-line stance against ceding land
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Labour Party leaders, including Cabinet heavyweights, have spoken out in support of Prime Minister Gordon Brown, following criticism from Communities Secretary Hazel Blears who accused the government of failing to get its message across. Despite a disastrous week for the Labour Party, including a Commons defeat on the Gurkhas issue
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Labour MPs Tom Harris and Eric Joyce and LibDem Jo Swinson were caught updating their Twitter followers during Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons, despite mobile phones being banned in the House. The MPs used their mobiles to post messages in the middle of robust exchanges between Gordon
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Gordon Brown's authority has been weakened further after he abandoned his proposal to reform MPs' expenses. The Prime Minister bowed to opposition from David Cameron and Nick Clegg, dropping his plan for a £150-a-day attendance allowance for each day MPs turn up for work at Westminster. This
