Glenda Jackson, British actor turned politician, dies aged 87 - PA Media
Actor Glenda Jackson, a two-time Oscar winner also served as a socialist politician in the British parliament for 23 years.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Michel Chossudovsky: Leaders Who Wage War Must Face the Law
Academic, author and anti-war advocate Dr Michel Chossudovsky wants democratisation in the International Criminal Court to give it more power to pursue leaders who are no more than warmongers.
Wed Aug 15 2018
'That bus has gone': EU sees no Brexit U-turn now
After their June referendum vote to quit the EU, stunned European leaders insisted Britons were welcome to change their minds.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Britain could hold second EU vote, says ex-PM Blair
Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair said Friday there was nothing preventing a second Brexit referendum.
Fri Oct 28 2016
Tony Blair voices 'sorrow, regret and apology' after Iraq war report
Former British prime minister Tony Blair voiced "sorrow, regret and apology" after a damning report on the Iraq war Wednesday.
Wed Jul 06 2016
UK's Iraq war inquiry delivers damning verdict on Tony Blair
The Chilcot report said Britain joined the US-led invasion before all other options had been exhausted.
Wed Jul 06 2016
Thailand denies Tony Blair $640k speaker fee
A lawmaker from Thailand's opposition Democrat party last week alleged 20 million baht ($640,000) had been put aside in the budget to pay controversial ex-premier Blair.
Sat Aug 17 2013
British Labour leader shrugs off Blair criticism
Britain's opposition leader Ed Miliband on Thursday hit back at former Labour prime minister Tony Blair's criticism that the party was heading in the wrong direction.
Fri Apr 12 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024