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Four Charged with Terrorism in UK, No Link to Olympics

British police on Thursday charged four people with terrorism offenses following their arrest in operations carried out earlier this month.

Four Charged with Terrorism in UK, No Link to Olympics

British PM Backs 'Jerusalem' as English National Anthem

England launched a campaign to adopt a separate anthem for its team during 2014 World Cup; David Cameron backs 'Jerusalem.'

British PM Backs 'Jerusalem' as English National Anthem

Jewish Judge Confirmed as Head of Supreme Court in UK

David Neuberger, also known as Lord Neuberger in the United Kingdom, has been confirmed as the next head of the Supreme Court in the UK.

Jewish Judge Confirmed as Head of Supreme Court in UK

Iran and Britain to Open 'Interests Sections'

London and Tehran will be opening mutual interests sections in the Swedish and Omani embassies following a severing of relations.

Iran and Britain to Open 'Interests Sections'

Jews Told to Wear Star of David as Locals Impersonate Nazis

Members of the Manchester Jewish community were outraged after participants in a World War II re-enactment dressed as senior Nazi officials.

Jews Told to Wear Star of David as Locals Impersonate Nazis

Assange Loses Extradition Fight

Britain's top court has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face sex crime charges — US retribution?

Assange Loses Extradition Fight

'Britain Has Muslim Supporters of Israel'

Head of the British Israel Coalition speaks about the group's response to protesters who tried to stop a performance by Israeli actors.

'Britain Has Muslim Supporters of Israel'

UK Press Commission Rules: Tel Aviv is Capital of Israel

The British Press Complaints Commission ruled that UK media has the right to refer to Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital.

UK Press Commission Rules: Tel Aviv is Capital of Israel

Anti-Israel Activists 'Turned Out' of Hendon UK

Local residents swelled the ranks of Israel activists in Hendon during a counter-rally supporting FM Avigdor Lieberman and Israel

Anti-Israel Activists 'Turned Out' of Hendon UK

Journalist Assaulted in UK for Filming Anti-Israel Event

Freelance journalist and blogger Richard Millett was assaulted and subjected to abuse at anti-Israel event at University of London.

Journalist Assaulted in UK for Filming Anti-Israel Event

Boris And Ken In Role Reversal

Livingstone Wants To Nationalize Mayoralty Race; Boris Is Local

Ken Livingstone, once expelled from Labour, is clinging to its coat-tails while Boris Johnson is deemphasizing the Tory connection.

Livingstone Wants To Nationalize Mayoralty Race; Boris Is Local

BDS Voted Down in Park Slope, Brooklyn Food Co-op

A victory against anti-Israelis: Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Co-Op has voted down a referendum to join the international BDS movement.

BDS Voted Down in Park Slope, Brooklyn Food Co-op

UK Bans Ad Promoting Northern Israel

The UK has banned advertising promoting a book that includes a map showing the Golan Heights as part of Israel.

UK Bans Ad Promoting Northern Israel

Birthright Gives Special Ed Youth an Israel Experience

Eight young Jewish adults with various degrees of mental and physical disabilities spent ten days touring Israel.

Birthright Gives Special Ed Youth an Israel Experience

Cameron: Iran Strike Not Justified – Yet

UK prime minister David Cameron says he believes sanctions need more time before an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program is justified

Cameron: Iran Strike Not Justified – Yet

British Peer Resigns After Criticizing Israel

Baroness Jenny Tonge resigned from the Liberal Democrats after they demanded she apologize for her latest fusillade of anti-Israel remarks.

British Peer Resigns After Criticizing Israel

London Conference Aims to Resuscitate Somalia

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave Somalia's interim government a deadline for action at a London aid conference.

London Conference Aims to Resuscitate Somalia

Argentina Plans Falklands Complaint Against UK

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez plans to accuse the UK with "militarization" of the Falklands at the UNSC.

Argentina Plans Falklands Complaint Against UK

Manchester Outstrips London in 2011 Anti-Semitism Figures

The northern British city of Manchester outstripped London last year in anti-Semitic incidents, figures released Thursday showed.

Manchester Outstrips London in 2011 Anti-Semitism Figures

WikiLeaks Founder Faces England's Highest Court

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is going to England's Supreme Court to fight extradition to Sweden on rape charges.

WikiLeaks Founder Faces England's Highest Court

Netanyahu: EU Embargo ‘Step in Right Direction’

Prime Minister Netanyahu had cautious praise for the EU Monday, calling its decision to embargo Iranian oil "a step in the right direction."

Netanyahu: EU Embargo ‘Step in Right Direction’

UK Minister Calls For Divided Jerusalem

British Minister Alistair Burt touted relations while calling for a construction freeze, a divided Jerusalem, and more Israeli gestures.

UK Minister Calls For Divided Jerusalem

Iran Thanks U.S. for Rescuing Fishermen

Iran's Foreign Ministry thanked the United States Saturday for rescuing 13 of its fishermen from pirates.

Iran Thanks U.S. for Rescuing Fishermen

UK Warns Iran: 'Don't Close Strait of Hormuz'

Britain is warning Iran it may resort to military action if Tehran attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz to Western oil shipping.

UK Warns Iran: 'Don't Close Strait of Hormuz'

Bahrain: Manama Bombing Targeted UK Embassy

Officials in Bahrain say the British embassy in Manama was the likely target of Sunday's mini-bus bombing - won't rule out Iran as culprit.

Bahrain: Manama Bombing Targeted UK Embassy

Are the West and Iran Headed for War?

Italy has joined a growing number of EU countries who are censuring Iran after England's embassy was sacked - just how high are the stakes?

Are the West and Iran Headed for War?

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

Exclusive Interview: UK Chief Rabbi at Chabad Conference

Arutz Sheva spoke with Rabbi Sacks, after his inspiring speech to the Shluchim gathering in NYC.

Exclusive Interview: UK Chief Rabbi at Chabad Conference

More Sanctions on Iran by West

As Iran plays “coy” with the United Nations, Western countries prepare to impose tough new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

More Sanctions on Iran by West

UK Confirms Abstention for PA Statehood Bid

Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed the UK would neither support nor oppose the PA statehood bid at the UN

UK Confirms Abstention for PA Statehood Bid

UK Immigration Board: Salah 'Undesirable,' Should be Deported

Ra'ed Salah, the head of the Islamic Movement in Israel's northern branch, is “undesirable” and can be deported, a British tribunal said.

UK Immigration Board: Salah 'Undesirable,' Should be Deported

Cameron Takes Aim at Immigration, Rights Policies

British prime minister David Cameron said he wants to scrap the Human Rights Act and cancel citizenship for foreign workers.

Cameron Takes Aim at Immigration, Rights Policies

Queen Amends UKs Universal Jurisdiction Law

Elizabeth II amended the UKs universal jurisdiction law to allow arrest warrants for non Brits - often targeting Israelis - to be vetoed.

Queen Amends UKs Universal Jurisdiction Law

US 'Top Cop' Tapped to Advise British Police on Street Violence

Former NYPD, LAPD, and Boston police boss Bill Bratton will advise British police following last week's London riots.

US 'Top Cop' Tapped to Advise British Police on Street Violence

Iran Offers London 'Peace Keepers' to Restore Calm

In another dig at Britain, Iran has offered to send 'peace keepers' to help restore calm in London, which was shaken by four days of riots.

Iran Offers London 'Peace Keepers' to Restore Calm

Jihadists Flood Web With Anti UK Messages

Following the riots that gripped the UK this week Jihadists have flooded the Internet with anti-British messages calling for more unrest.

Jihadists Flood Web With Anti UK Messages

UK Agency: We Need to Keep Iran Ties Secret

A British government agency is stonewalling a request made by a U.S. news organization seeking information on companies trading with Iran.

UK Agency: We Need to Keep Iran Ties Secret

UK No Longer Front Line

Parliamentary Committee Report: UK No Longer Front Line Power

Western countries cut back on military spending and other countries increase their defense budget, changing the balance of power.

Parliamentary Committee Report: UK No Longer Front Line Power

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

British PM Quits as JNF Patron

British Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned as a Jewish National Fund patron. Pro-PA campaigners said he buckled to their pressure.

British PM Quits as JNF Patron

UK Olim: Excited, to an Extent, About the Big Event

What do British olim in Israel think about the royal wedding? The Deputy Foreign Minister has invited them to visit Israel.

UK Olim: Excited, to an Extent, About the Big Event

Rumblings along British Coalition's EU Fault Line

The problems of the euro are threatening the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition in the UK. France is pressuring the UK to help out.

Rumblings along British Coalition's EU Fault Line

Two Staff Members at UK Consulate in Jerusalem Arrested

Israeli authorities arrest two employees at the UK Consulate in Jerusalem. They are suspected of being involved in terror plot on local stadium.

Two Staff Members at UK Consulate in Jerusalem Arrested

London Terror Cell Targeted Rabbis

Britain revealed it arrested nine terrorists last week, five days before a planned “Christmas bomb blitz” that targeted two rabbis, among others.

London Terror Cell Targeted Rabbis

British Media: New Mossad Chief to Apologize Over Mabhouh Affair

The new head of Israel's Mossad agency is reportedly set to apologize to Britain over the Mabhouh assassination.

British Media: New Mossad Chief to Apologize Over Mabhouh Affair

Old MacDonald Brought Back the Pig in Britain

Toy pigs on children's farms temporarily became a political no-no for the politically correct in Britain, but customer ire changed the picture.

Old MacDonald Brought Back the Pig in Britain

Conservative David Cameron is UK's New Prime Minister

The UK woke up to a new prime minister on Wednesday: Conservative leader David Cameron leads Britain, with Lib-Dem leader Nick Clegg as his deputy.

Conservative David Cameron is UK's New Prime Minister

UK Voters Head to the Polls

The UK chooses a new prime minister and parliament Thursday – but pundits say the election may result in the UK's first hung parliament since 1974.

UK Voters Head to the Polls

BBC Promotes Pro-Syrian Image for British Students

A new British TV series broadcasts an invitation to UK schools to twin with their Arab counterparts in Syria, who are shown in a positive light.

BBC Promotes Pro-Syrian Image for British Students

UK Court Rules 'Illegal' to Freeze Terror Suspect Assets

The British government does not have the right to freeze the assets of terrorist suspects, according to the country's Supreme Court.

UK Court Rules 'Illegal' to Freeze Terror Suspect Assets

British Lawmakers Push for Talks With Hamas

British lawmakers push for talks with the Hamas terror group, call current policy unsuccessful.

British Lawmakers Push for Talks With Hamas

Is UK's conversion to Islam a joke? Maybe not

Is UK's conversion to Islam a joke? Maybe not

So The Aye's Have It: Another British Betrayal

So The Aye's Have It:  Another British Betrayal