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MPs claim record expenses
“Twenty more MPs put family members on their taxpayer-funded payroll last year despite a public outcry over abuse of the expenses system. A total of 170 MPs employed relations, at a cost of more than […]
Articles by Niamh Harris
Middle East
Obama is using 13-year-old authorization from Bush era to bomb ISIS without congressional approval – which may be illegal!
Report from the Mail Online: ‘War on Terror part 2: Obama is using 13-year-old authorization from Bush era to bomb ISIS without congressional approval – which may be illegal! The Obama administration is using George […]
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Chile on high alert after 3 explosions in 3 days
‘The Chilean capital is on high alert after three explosions struck the country, causing injuries. Authorities say they are seeking help from foreign security agencies in identifying those responsible for the blasts. The latest in […]
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Secret state: Members of armed forces must notify press officers even if they meet a journalist socially
According to this report by the Press Gazette: “New official guidelines impose strict controls on anyone from the armed forces making contact with journalists, even in a social setting. The rules state that when a […]
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US security checks could be based at British airports
From The Telegraph : “US security officials could be based at British airports to grill passengers before they fly to America, it has emerged. The UK and US are discussing the possibility of allowing so-called […]
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Scottish Independence: Darth Vader Music Chases Labour MPs Around Glasgow
“Half the Labour shadow cabinet travelled to Scotland today to campaign against Scottish independence. They were met in Glasgow by a man on a rickshaw playing the Imperial Death March from Star Wars, who then […]
Middle East
Once Again Obama Shows That He Is Clueless About What Is Going On In The Middle East
‘Why would Barack Obama want to give hundreds of millions of dollars of weapons to groups inside Syria that are selling weapons to ISIS and regularly fighting alongside them? Is he really that clueless about […]
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Moscow on sanctions: ‘EU unwilling to see Russia’s efforts on Ukraine’
“The EU “does not see or is unwilling to see” Russia’s efforts to establish peace in Ukraine, Moscow said in response to the bloc’s new sanctions. Despite Brussels’ “non-constructive” policy, Moscow is committed to help […]
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Dozens of animals dead at dogs’ home fire
At least 43 dogs have died in a blaze at a Manchester dogs home. A juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of arson. Police said the number of animals that have died is expected to […]
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South Yorkshire policeman Daniel Cookson in court over child sex charge
According the BBC: “A South Yorkshire Police officer has appeared in court charged with causing a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity. Daniel Cookson, 27, who was based in Rotherham, was suspended following his […]