Britain

Iran Supreme Leader Slams Germany, UK, France, Calls Them "US Errand Boys"

World News | ANI | Saturday January 18, 2020

In a rare public sermon on Friday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei hit out at Germany, France and the UK for being the errand boys of the US who were not trustworthy and also mocked US officials as clowns.

"Careful," Says Trump After Iran Supreme Leader Calls US Allies "Lackeys"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 18, 2020

Iran's supreme leader said Friday that demonstrations at home over the accidental downing of a Ukrainian airliner were unrepresentative of the Iranian people and accused the country's enemies of exploiting the disaster for propaganda purposes.

Big Budget Needed For Big Ben Bongs On Brexit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 18, 2020

Britain's bewildering battle to get Big Ben to bong for Brexit is becoming brutal -- and big-budget to boot as public cash donations flooded in Friday for a celebratory peal.

Prince Harry Makes First Public Appearance Since Royal Split

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 16, 2020

Britain's Prince Harry made his first public appearance on Thursday since Queen Elizabeth acceded to the wishes of her grandson and his American wife Meghan to step back from their senior royal roles and seek a more independent future.

Prince Harry To Make First Public Appearance Since Royal Split

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 16, 2020

Britain's Prince Harry will make his first public appearance on Thursday since Queen Elizabeth acceded to the wishes of her grandson and his American wife Meghan to step back from their senior royal roles and seek a more independent future.

Boris Johnson Banks On Crowdfunding "To Bong Big Ben On Brexit Night"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 14, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday said the government was working on a publicly-funded plan to get the currently silent Big Ben to chime when Britain leaves the European Union.

Canada Yet To Decide If It Will Pay Prince Harry-Meghan Security Bill

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 14, 2020

The Canadian government has yet to decide whether it will assume the security costs associated with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to split their time between Canada and Britain, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.

Queen Elizabeth Agrees On "Period Of Transition" For Prince Harry, Meghan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 14, 2020

Queen Elizabeth II on Monday said Prince Harry and his wife Meghan would be allowed to split their time between Britain and Canada while their future is finalised.

Britain's Royal Showdown: Queen Hosts Meghan-Harry Crisis Talks

World News | Reuters | Monday January 13, 2020

Queen Elizabeth and her heirs will meet Prince Harry on Monday to thrash out a plan for him and his actress wife Meghan after they triggered a family crisis by deciding to step back from royal duties and spend more time in North America.

Harry, Meghan's Possible Move To Canada Piques Interest Of Coastal Towns

World News | Reuters | Monday January 13, 2020

Towns on the southern end of Vancouver Island on Canada's west coast are abuzz with interest over the possibility that Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will become semi-permanent residents there.

British Ambassador To Iran Detained For "Inciting" Protesters

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 12, 2020

Iranian authorities briefly detained Britain's ambassador in Tehran on Saturday, according to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, after he was reportedly arrested during protests against the regime.

Takeaway Seals Victory in $8-Billion Just Eat Bidding War

Reuters | Saturday January 11, 2020

Online food ordering company Takeaway.com has won the battle for Britain's Just Eat with a GBP 6.2 billion share offer that will create one of the world's largest meal delivery companies.

After Royal Rift, Meghan Goes Back To Canada To Be With Son Archie

World News | Reuters | Saturday January 11, 2020

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, has gone back to Canada to be with their son after the couple provoked a rift with Britain's royal family by unexpectedly announcing they would be stepping back from their roles to spend more time in North America.

Prince Harry, Meghan's Possible Move To Canada Can Be Costly For Taxpayers

World News | Reuters | Friday January 10, 2020

Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars a year in security expenses if Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan move there, even part time, as they step away from their royal duties, security experts said.

British Lawmakers Finally Approve Historic Brexit Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 9, 2020

Britain's parliament finally approved Brexit on Thursday, allowing it to become the first country to leave the European Union by the end of this month, ending years of arguments that toppled two governments and divided a nation.