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Boris Johnson ‘would be very wise’ to offer Ballymurphy apology says former head of British Army
We spoke to General Sir Richard Dannatt, who was head of the Army from 2006-2009 about the prospect of an amnesty for soldiers and civilians accused of historical crimes in Northern Ireland, and whether it’s time for the UK government to apologise for the Ballymurphy massacre, following today’s inquest findings.
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Home Office accused of treating asylum seekers dangerously after dozens caught Covid in housing
Two former army barracks, Napier and Penally, have been under scrutiny since they opened to asylum seekers last year.
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Myanmar pro-democracy activist from army family demands end to military rule
Demonstrators in Myanmar have staged their biggest protest yet against the military’s seizure of power.
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Thousands protest in Myanmar despite internet blackout
A near-total internet blackout is now in force in Myanmar, where the leaders of a military coup are facing a rising tide of protests. The streets of the city of Yangon were filled with angry demonstrators, demanding the release of the country’s elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi who was detained following the army take-over…
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Iranian authorities to clear streets to deal with coronavirus outbreak
In Iran, the authorities have warned people that they have 24 hours to get off the streets, or the army will force them home.
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Storm Dennis clatters UK as army is deployed to bolster flood defences
The UK has been lashed by storm force winds and rain for a second weekend in a row. Storm Dennis has caused widespread disruption to air and rail travel, with a number of high profile sporting fixtures cancelled.
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Syrian army closes in on rebel stronghold in Idlib province
Syrian troops are said to be closing in on a key rebel stronghold in Idlib province after capturing five villages in the northwest.
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Thousands of Hong Kong civil servants take part in anti-government protests
Thousands of civil servants have taken to the streets in Hong Kong in a rare display of defiance against their own employer, the government.
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Former head of Army denies Ballymurphy cover-up
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership of Nato forces in the Kosovo War and headed the British Army during the invasion of Iraq. But back in 1971 General Sir Mike Jackson was a captain in the Parachute Regiment serving in Belfast, with specific responsibility for press relations. And today he gave evidence at…
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‘Jihadi Jack’ ranted about decapitating school friend who joined army, court hears
A Muslim convert who has been dubbed “Jihadi Jack” ranted about decapitating an old school friend after finding out he was in the British Army.
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Probe launched after video shows soldiers using Corbyn picture for target practice
The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation after a video was posted online showing British paratroopers based in Afghanistan using a picture of Jeremy Corbyn for target practice.
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The Banks Files: How Brexit ‘bad boy’ Arron Banks was eyeing a massive Russian gold deal
Millionaire Brexit backer Arron Banks eagerly pursued a multibillion-pound gold deal brought to him by a Russian oligarch with links to the Kremlin just months before the EU referendum, Channel 4 News can reveal.
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Army reservists issued call up notice ahead of potential no-deal Brexit
Ministers have now issued a formal notice calling up British army reservists to help cope with the impact of a no deal Brexit – with around 350 troops due to be deployed and more than 3,000 others on standby. And while the political impasse continues in Westminster, businesses are having to step up plans for…
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The shipwrecked refugees marooned for twenty years on a British military base in Cyprus
Marooned on a British army base for nearly 20 years. The future of five families from Sudan, Ethiopia, Syria and Iraq – 10 adults and 17 children, recognised as refugees – will be decided by the UK’s most senior judges.
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Officers in SAS selection march accused of negligence over reservists’ deaths
Two men have appeared before a court martial following the deaths of three Army reservists on a 16-mile, SAS selection march in the Brecon Beacons. The men, who are known only as 1A and 1B, both deny “negligently performing a duty” by failing to take reasonable care for the health and safety of candidates taking part in the…