Britain

Britain Blocks Exports to Egyptian Army

Britain revokes export licenses for equipment used by Egypt's military and police, saying it could be used against protesters.

'Anti-Semitic' British MP Disciplined over anti-Israel Tweet

Liberal Democrat MP previously made headlines after antisemitic comments on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day

Britain Deports Abu Qatada, Ending Decade-Long Legal Battle

Bethlehem-born hate preacher dubbed "Bin Laden's deputy in Europe" finally deported after decade-long legal battle.

Britain to Try to Blacklist Hizbullah Again

Britain's push to blacklist Hizbullah may have gained support because of the group's involvement in Syria, say diplomats.

Britain Bars US Anti-Islam Activists from Entering Country

Great Britain has barred American anti-Islam activists, including Pamela Geller, from entering the country, labeling them “extremists”.

British MP Apologizes for Calling IDF Soldier a 'Bloody Jew'

Patrick Mercer apologizes after being caught on camera insulting a female IDF soldier.

London Mosque Torched, Believed Revenge for Terror Attack

A London mosque burned to the ground last week, possibly in revenge for last month’s terror attack on soldier Lee Rigby.

Blair: There is a Problem Within Islam

Former British PM warns that he sees a built-in problem "within Islam" that leads to extremism.

Britain: Muslim Man Admits Threatening to Kill Prince Harry

A British Muslim convert has admitted to threatening to murder Prince Harry following the brutal murder of a British soldier.

EU Considers Easing Syria Arms Embargo

EU foreign ministers discuss British, French proposal to allow arming rebels. Critics warn of "devastating consequences".

Video Shows Aftermath of London Beheading

Raw footage shows the two terrorists who carried out the murder in London charging at a police car that was called to the scene.

British Police Arrest 2 More Suspects in London Beheading

British police made two further arrests and raided houses across London, following the brutal murder of Lee Rigby.

EU to Discuss Adding Hizbullah to Terror List

Britain files formal request for the EU to blacklist Hizbullah as a terror organization.

British Peer Resigns Over 'Jewish Conspiracy' Remarks

Nazir Ahmed, who was to face a hearing after blaming Jewish-owned media groups for his imprisonment, has resigned.

UK: Bombing Failed Because Terrorists Were Late

Terrorists prepared bombs and guns for attack on rally, but showed up late. They were caught on the way home.

UK Politician Suspended for ‘Jews Caused Holocaust’ Statement

British politician suspended by party after suggesting that Jews ‘sacrificed their own’ in Holocaust.

Ancient British Synagogue Begins Restoration

The restoration process of one of Britain's oldest synagogues will begin in March.

British MEP May Face New Disciplinary Action Over 'Jew' Remarks

British MEP David Ward may face new disciplinary action over his offensive and derogatory comments about "the Jews."

Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill 200 Schoolchildren

A British man was remanded in custody on Saturday after being charged with threatening to kill 200 US schoolchildren.

Sunday Times Owner Murdoch Apologizes for Anti-Semitic Cartoon

Rupert Murdoch apologizes for cartoon which depicts Prime Minister Netanyahu building a wall with the bodies of Arabs.

Britain Lists Israel as ‘Country of Concern’ on Rights Report

The British Foreign Office included the state of Israel in its report on human rights violators, alongside Iran.

British MP Apologizes But Still Critical of Israel

British lawmaker apologizes for saying "Jews" inflict "atrocities on Palestinians", but says he stands by his criticism of Israel.

British MP: Jews Didn't Learn the Lesson from the Holocaust

British MP David Ward faces expulsion for saying Jews didn't learn from the Holocaust and are "inflicting atrocities" on PA Arabs.

‘Specific and Imminent’ Threat to Westerners in Benghazi

Britain warns citizens to leave Benghazi immediately, citing a “specific and imminent” threat” to Westerners in the eastern Libyan city.

British Islamists During Protest: Islam Will Dominate France

Islamists in Britain who protested outside the French Embassy in London threatened that Islam will dominate France and England.

Britain Condemns Recognition of Ariel University

"Ariel is beyond the Green Line in a settlement that is illegal," says Alistair Burt, Britain's minister for the Middle East.

Rabbi Mirvis To Succeed Rabbi Sacks as Britain’s Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, formerly Chief Rabbi of Ireland, will replace retiring Rabbi Jonathan Sacks as Britain’s Chief Rabbi.

British Schools to Exclude Hebrew as Foreign Language

The British government is planning to exclude Hebrew from its list of officially recognized languages for primary schools.

Britain: EU Trade Sanctions Against Israel 'Unlikely'

The European Union is unlikely to use trade sanctions to penalize Israel over housing plans, said British Foreign Secretary William Hague.

UK France Exhibit System Flaws

Europe Majoritarian Systems Show Cracks As Right Rejects Center

Analysis: Once hailed as paragons of stability and moderation, the majoritarian systems of France and the UK are creaking.

Germany Won't Support PA, Britain 'Still Open'

It won't be a unanimous vote for the PA bid for nonmember observer state status at the United Nations tomorrow. Not quite.

SodaStream: British Ad Ban Not Linked to Boycott

UK bans Israel's SodaStream pro-environment ad. "It disparages other firms." SodaStream: Ban not linked to boycott.

France to Back PA’s 'State' Bid, Britain Unsure

France will vote for PA “state” status at the UN; Britain remains undecided. Israel: UN bid a ‘fundamental breach’ of agreements.

PA Official: Britain Has 'Historic Responsibility' for PA

Britain has a "historic responsibility" to support the PA's unilateral statehood bid, says the PA's envoy to Europe.

Party Based Foster Parenthood

UK Social Workers Take Children From Politically Incorrect Homes

The removal of children from the foster care of UKIP members has forced the British political establishment to defend the upstart party.

Major Change in Tide of International Opinion - For Now

As Iran urges Arab nations to send military aid to Gaza to increase its attacks on Israel, Western leaders plainly condemn the terrorism.

UK Braces For E. European Wave

UK To Lift Quota Restrictions On Bulgarian Romanian Immigrants

Bowing to EU law on the free movement of labor Britain expects a tide of Bulgarian and Romanian immigrants.

BBC Mired In Worst Crisis

BBC Attempt To Shift Heat On Savile Affairs Backfires Badly

The BBC scandals worsened as the contrived expose of a politician backfires and the Saville pedophilia coverup returns to haunt "Auntie".

Churchill Bust in Jerusalem Pays Tribute to Great Leader, Friend

Winston Churchill was honored in Jerusalem with a statue proclaiming him a friend of the Jewish people and supporter of Zionist aspirations.

Report: Britain Considering Sending Warplanes to Persian Gulf

Britain is considering stationing warplanes in the Persian Gulf as the confrontation with Iran continues, The Independent reports.

Report: UK Denies US Access to Bases for Gulf Buildup

Britain rejected US requests to use military bases as part of build-up in Gulf, saying strike on Iran would violate international law,

Scots Get Clear-cut Referendum

Cameron-Salmond Deal Clears Way For Independence Referendum

David Cameron and Alex Salmond split the differences between them and Scotland will vote on independence

Cameron Replies To Miliband

Cameron Blames Labour For Mess Wants Everyone To Be Better Off

The Conservative Conference saw Prime Minister Cameron declare that his party sought a better future for all Britsh citizens.

Ed Borrows Dizzy's One Nation

Ed Miliband Stabilizes Leadership With Strong Conference Showing

Ed Miliband sought to demonstrate that Labour could recapture "Middle Britain"/

Britain, France and Germany Call for New Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany write EU foreign policy chief Ashton, call for new European Union sanctions against Iran.

Mixing Centralism & Legitimacy

11 European States Chart Course For A Federal Europe With Army

Europe is making moves towards forming a federal state with a military capacity.

Britain to Support PA Financially Despite UN Bid

British official confirms his country will not suspend financial aid to the PA even if it turns to the UN for recognition as a state.

Nazi Statue Salutes British Golfers

A golf course in Blackpool has sparked outrage by featuring a model of Adolf Hitler that gives a Nazi salute whenever a player hits target.

Britain Horrified at Nazi Parade in War Festival

World War II buffs shocked Britons over the weekend by parading in Nazi uniforms and flying swastikas in an event recalling the war.

British Bank Allegedly Hid $250 Billion in Iranian Transactions

A British bank is being accused of scheming with Iran to launder $250 billion, exposing the U.S. financial system to terrorist entities.

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.'

EU Jewry Blasts Church of England's Anti-Israel Vote

British Jewry condemns Church of England’s Synod for promoting "an inflammatory and partisan" anti-Israel program.

British Legal Professor Fuels Boycott Movement

A British law professor gives a shot in the arm to the European anti-Israel boycott movement's “right” to ban trade from “settlements.

Cameron Uses "R" Word

MPs Want Referendum Now; Cameron Says Maybe Later

David Cameron is increasingly hemmed in by Europe's evolution to greater centralization while his MPs call for getting out of EU.

From Lord To Senator

Cameron Humors Partners By Backing House Of Lords Reform

David Cameron is facing a revolt in his party over his support for House of Lords Reform.

Labour Reverses On Immigration

David Miliband Blames Blair For Infatuation With Globalization

David Miliband now admits that his party was wrong in ignoring the consequences of mass immigration.

Head of Syria's Olympic Committee Refused Visa to London

Head of the Syrian Olympic Committee refused a visa to travel to London for this summer’s games.

Why Has the Queen Never Visited Israel?

Prof. Robert Wistrich of the Hebrew University tries to explain why Queen Elizabeth has not visited Israel in the past 60 years.

British Chief Rabbi Sacks Sends Mazel Tov to Queen

British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks sent a special “mazel tov” prayer to Queen Elizabeth, commemorating her 60th year as Her Majesty.

'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.