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Jewish Graves Found in Gaza

Graves belonging to Jews who fought for the British Army in World War I have been found in a Gaza cemetery.

Jewish Graves Found in Gaza

British MP under Probe for Celebrating Nazis

A British legislator in Cameron’s government has lost a key post and is under probe for celebrating at a Nazi costume stag party.

British MP under Probe for Celebrating Nazis

Rabbi Metzger and Rumor Mill Fly Together

Israel’s Chief Rabbi Metzger refused to confirm or deny he visited Britain last week, keeping alive the rumor mill he will move there.

Rabbi Metzger and Rumor Mill Fly Together

Scottish Nats Ardent EU Fans

Scottish 1st MInister Summons Cameron to Explain UK's EU Policy

The Scottish Nationalists are seeking to exploit David Cameron's rift with Brussels. They are summoning him to provide explanations.

Scottish 1st MInister Summons Cameron to Explain UK's EU Policy

Paging Margaret Thatcher

Falklands Dispute Resurfaces 30 Years after the War Ends

Argentina has recently ramped up tensions with Britain over the Falkland Islands to which Argentina claims sovereignty.

Falklands Dispute Resurfaces 30 Years after the War Ends

Cameron Faces Party Backlash

Cameron Facing Party Revolt on EU

David Cameron tried to channel Tony Blair but the growing opposition to his European policy within his party may make this impossible

Cameron Facing Party Revolt on EU

British Ad Group Stops PA from ’Wiping Israel Off the Map’

The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) bans PA’s diplomatic mission from using a map showing all of Israel as 'Palestine.'

British Ad Group Stops PA from ’Wiping Israel Off the Map’

Iran Warns Blockade Means a Worldwide Recession

Iran pulled out its “oil card” Sunday, warning the West that blockading Iranian crude will result in sky-high prices at the pump.

Iran Warns Blockade Means a Worldwide Recession

Britain Emerges as Muslim Terrorists’ Whipping Boy

Terrorists bombed a bus at the British embassy in Bahrain a week after Iranian students stormed the British embassy in Tehran.

Britain Emerges as Muslim Terrorists’ Whipping Boy

Britain Ejects Iranian Ambassador, Orders Embassy Closed

Great Britain has ordered the closure of the Iranian embassy and given its ambassador 48 hours to leave the United Kingdom.

Britain Ejects Iranian Ambassador, Orders Embassy Closed

Cameron Warns Iran of 'Consequences' After Embassy Attack

British Prime Minister David Cameron calls attack on embassy in Iran "a disgrace," warns the Islamic Republic of "serious consequences."

Cameron Warns Iran of 'Consequences' After Embassy Attack

Iranian Students Storm British Embassy, Burn Flag

Iranian students stormed the British embassy in Iran, tore down the Queen’s picture and burned the British flag

Iranian Students Storm British Embassy, Burn Flag

Iran Declares Diplomatic War on Britain, Expels Envoy

The Iranian legislature gives the British envoy two weeks to leave the country after passing a law that downgrades Britain’s status.

Iran Declares Diplomatic War on Britain, Expels Envoy

U.S., Britain, Canada Announce New Iran Sanctions

As Iran inches closer to nuclear weapons, the U.S., Britain and Canada announce new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

U.S., Britain, Canada Announce New Iran Sanctions

PA Inches Closer to Losing Security Council Vote

Palestinian Authority's statehood bid at the UN likely to be rejected after Britain, France and Colombia announce plans to abstain.

PA Inches Closer to Losing Security Council Vote

Cameron Faces Down Tory Revolt

Conservative Backbenchers Challenge Cameron on EU Referendum

A nonbinding resolution on an EU referendum has become a test of David Cameron's leadership over his party.

Conservative Backbenchers Challenge Cameron on EU Referendum

Britain: '200 Suicide Bombers Plan Attacks'

2012 Olympic Games described by MI5 as the biggest security operation in the country's history.

Britain: '200 Suicide Bombers Plan Attacks'

Britain May Compensate Salah for Arrest

Britain may compensate hate preacher Raed Salah, an Israeli citizen, over failure to translate arrest order.

Britain May Compensate Salah for Arrest

Bomb Scare Clears Manchester Airport

Security personnel quickly cleared Manchester Airport Wednesday after finding a suspicious package in the main terminal.

Bomb Scare Clears Manchester Airport

Euroskepticism Goes Mainstream

EU in Trouble: Debt Crisis Makes Euroskepticism Respectable

The festering debt crisis has produced a spike of support for euroskeptic positions.

EU in Trouble: Debt Crisis Makes Euroskepticism Respectable

Cameron Navigates Russia Visit

Freedom and Justice Yield to Economic Concerns for David Cameron

David Cameron restored high level ties with Russia despite lack of progress in the Litvinenko Affair.

Freedom and Justice Yield to Economic Concerns for David Cameron

UK Jihadists Burn US Flag During 9/11 Memorial

British police allow march by jihadists who burn US flag, but distance EDL supporters from US Embassy.

UK Jihadists Burn US Flag During 9/11 Memorial

MI6 in Cahoots with Qaddafi?

Libyan Commander Mulls Suing UK over Betrayal to Qaddafi

Captured documents expose Britain's sordid ties with Qaddafi as well as the Islamic bodies in the new regime.

Libyan Commander Mulls Suing UK over Betrayal to Qaddafi

Hitler Wax Figure Upsets British Jewish Group

Jewish group asks Madame Tussauds to consider altering its wax figure of Adolf Hitler, after visitors to museum pose with the figure.

Hitler Wax Figure Upsets British Jewish Group

The Race for al-Megrahi

US and UK Race to Seize Lockerbie Mastermind

The mastermind of the Lockerbie bombing over Scotland is being hunted after the collapse of the Qaddafi regime.

US and UK  Race to Seize Lockerbie Mastermind

Cameron Blair Clash on Riots

Blair Accuses Cameron of Muddleheaded Analysis

The debate between David Cameron and Tony Blair illustrates how the riots have become a major issue for the British Political System.

Blair Accuses Cameron of Muddleheaded Analysis

Ahmadinejad Calls on UN to Investigate UK Unrest

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticizes Britain for the way it handles recent unrest, calls UN to intervene.

Ahmadinejad Calls on UN to Investigate UK Unrest

Police OK to Demand Face Veils Off in Future British Riots

British Prime Minister David Cameron says the government may call out the army and will empower police to remove face veils during riots.

Police OK to Demand Face Veils Off in Future British Riots

Tories Ride the Backlash

British Mood Hardens Labour Sends Mixed Signals

Britain's mood is hardening against the rioters but the liberal left is still in a time warp

British Mood Hardens Labour Sends Mixed Signals

Cameron Will 'Do What's Necessary' to Quell Riots in Britain

Riots continue to spread across Britain as nearly 500 people are arrested overnight following a fourth night of violence.

Cameron Will 'Do What's Necessary' to Quell Riots in Britain

Rioters Tweet as London Burns

Tottenham Riots Dredge Up Old Debates on Crime

The riots in London have reawakened old debates on crime, pitting those blaming social distress against those insisting on law and order.

Tottenham Riots Dredge Up Old Debates on Crime

17-Year-Old British Boy Killed by Polar Bear in Norway

A 17-year-old British boy has been killed by a polar bear while travelling with a tourist group in Norway. Four others were injured.

17-Year-Old British Boy Killed by Polar Bear in Norway

Britain Recognizes Insurgents

UK Departs from Traditional Policy, Recognizes Benghazi Rebels

Britain has officially recognized the Libyan insurgents, a move that will entitle the Benghazi regime to Libyan assets in Britain.

UK Departs from Traditional Policy, Recognizes Benghazi Rebels

Ramadan Travel Advice Includes Warning not to Chew Gum

Britain and the US issue special travel warnings for the Muslim month of Ramadan. “Be careful about chewing gum” and beware of rapists.

Ramadan Travel Advice Includes Warning not to Chew Gum

Qadaffi Can Stay in Libya

Qadaffi Can Stay in Libya at the Pleasure of the "Libyan People"

In an effort to break the stalemate, Britain and France no longer insist on Qadaffi's leaving Libya.

Qadaffi Can Stay in Libya at the Pleasure of the "Libyan People"

US Intervenes to Block Egyptian Arrest of Boutros Ghali

The US has intervened to block Egypt from arresting its former Finance Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali in London before boarding a plane to the US.

US Intervenes to Block Egyptian Arrest of Boutros Ghali

Britain Set to Free Islamic Movement Radical Raad Salah

Britain will free Muslim radical Raad Salah Monday if he agrees to conditions, including wearing an electronic tag and a ban on public speaking.

Britain Set to Free Islamic Movement Radical Raad Salah

Coulson Scandal Hits Cameron In Weak Spot

David Cameron's reputation as a Tory modernizer makes him more vulnerable in the current scandal.

Coulson Scandal Hits Cameron In Weak Spot

MK Amir Peretz Escapes Arrest in Britain

Former Defense Minister Amir Peretz is a wanted man; the politician barely escaped an arrest in the UK last week.

MK Amir Peretz Escapes Arrest in Britain

EU Free Worker Migration Threatened by Desire to Employ Locals

Ian Duncan Smith,Labor and Pension Secretrary, complains that jobs created are being swallowed up by immigrants

EU Free Worker Migration Threatened by Desire to Employ Locals

Britain's Long, Sad Journey of Jew Hatred

Britain is, and has been, one of the most anti-Semitic countries in the world, says Hebrew University Professor Robert Wistrich.

Britain's Long, Sad Journey of Jew Hatred

UK Media Revelations Stir Up Old Animosities

The Telegraph was given a basket of Labour dirty linen by an insider and was quite happy to display it.

UK Media Revelations Stir Up Old Animosities

Bevis Mark Synagogue: More than 300 Years of Prayers & Judaism

Arutz Sheva TV's Hezki Ezra visited the 300 year old synagogue in London and met the site's curator.

Bevis Mark Synagogue: More than 300 Years of Prayers & Judaism

Obama's Europe Visit: The Old Continent Still Counts

Attempting to rebut the image that he is ignoring Europe, Obama is starting with Britain.

Obama's Europe Visit: The Old Continent Still Counts

Britain Ends Mission in Iraq

Britain pulls final troops out of Iraq. “It's over,” spokesman says.

Britain Ends Mission in Iraq

Will the Liberal Democrats Be Jolly Good Sports?

In tomorrow's referendum the proposal to change the voting system in Britain will be trounced, possibly rendering the coalition unstable.

Will the Liberal Democrats Be Jolly Good Sports?

US and Britain Furious at Hamas for Mourning Bin Laden

Hamas infuriates the US and Britain for mourning Bin Laden – at the same time that Abbas makes up with it and seeks Western support for a PA state.

US and Britain Furious at Hamas for Mourning Bin Laden

Referendum Makes Interesting Bedfellows in Britain

Britain's traditional voting system will be challenged in a referendum that splits the coaltion.

Referendum Makes Interesting Bedfellows in Britain

British Government Runs Out of Appeals on Prisoner Franchise

The European Human Rights Court quashed a British appeal and set a deadline for prisoner voting.

British Government Runs Out of Appeals on Prisoner Franchise

Britain Gives Gift to ZAKA For Effort to Save Terror Victim

Britain awarded a new life-saving device to the rescue group ZAKA for ZAKA's efforts to save a British citizen's life in Jerusalem terrror attack.

Britain Gives Gift to ZAKA For Effort to Save Terror Victim

If Qaddafi Goes, Will Mugabe Be Next?

William Hague has called out against the regime of Robert Mugabe for being the same as Qaddafi's.

If Qaddafi Goes, Will Mugabe Be Next?

Change in British Law a Victory for Free Speech Worldwide

A change in British libel laws will correct a situation where draconian libel laws led to silence.Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld won the battle for everyone.

Change in British Law a Victory for Free Speech Worldwide

The Bar to Western Intervention in Libya Keeps Getting Higher

After having encouraged the Libyan insurgents the West is pulling the plug on them. Obama "believes in organic revolution."

The Bar to Western Intervention in Libya Keeps Getting Higher

Iran's Arming of Afghan Insurgents Hits Lethal Level

Although Iran's aid to anti-American Muslim insurgents was known, accusations now have been made on a senior level due to an escalation to rockets.

Iran's Arming of Afghan Insurgents Hits Lethal Level

UK, US Weigh Military Intervention in Libya

America, Britain weigh the possibility of military intervention in Libya as Qaddafi loyalists urge war “until the last bullet.”

UK, US Weigh Military Intervention in Libya

Anti Immigration Sentiment Soars in Britain

A British poll that shows 48% of voters would consider supporting a far-right party has caused alarm on the left, complacency elsewhere.

Anti Immigration Sentiment Soars in Britain

Analysis: Ad-Libbing on Libya, Rethinking Realism

All those who for practical or pecuniary reasons backed Qaddafi are furiously backpedalling.

Analysis: Ad-Libbing on Libya, Rethinking Realism

Cameron Government Unveils Major Welfare Reform Bill

The British Government unveiled a major reform of the welfare system that is designed to combat Britain's benefit culture and save money.

Cameron Government Unveils Major Welfare Reform Bill

British Admissions Show UK's Labor Party as Libya's Lobbyist

The recently released documents on the Al-Megrahi Lockerbie affair have fueled calls for an independent inquiry.

British Admissions Show UK's Labor Party as Libya's Lobbyist

Cameron Argues for Muscular Liberalism to Combat Islamists

David Cameron's address at the Munich Security Conference abandoned political correctness. It may be a landmark in fighting Islamic extremism.

Cameron Argues for Muscular Liberalism to Combat Islamists