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Boris Johnson says UK should welcome Donald Trump

London - Muslimchronicle

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson called for US President Donald Trump to be welcomed to the UK, warning Sunday that resisting a visit risked damaging his country's national interest. A day ahead of Johnson welcoming his US counterpart Rex Tillerson to Britain for talks, Johnson said postponing any Trump trip would be acting against the UK's "single most extraordinary economicRead more

Rocky start for Alzheimer's research

Paris - Muslimchronicle

The year 2018, barely underway, has already dealt a series of disheartening blows to the quest for an Alzheimer's cure. Within the first three weeks, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer abandoned the costly and frustrating field of dementia drug development, and two promising treatments stumbled in patient trials. Alzheimer's support groups are putting on a brave face, but the collective disappointment is palpableRead more

UK, France agree new border security treaty

SANDHURST - Muslimchronicle

Britain and France on Thursday signed a new treaty to boost border security after a request by French President Emmanuel Macron, concerned at the number of migrants in Calais trying to reach British shores. The two sides agreed on the "signature of a new treaty to strengthen the management of our shared border," according to a joint statement following aRead more

UK-France summit between May and Macron starts

Sandhurst - Muslimchronicle

British Prime Minister Theresa May and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron arrived Thursday at a UK military base for a high-profile summit expected to focus on migrants and defence co-operation. The two leaders arrived at the Sandhurst military academy, south of London, were greeted by a military parade ahead of the bilateral meeting, shortly after a pub lunch in May'sRead more

Trump sparks UK political row after cancelling London trip

London - Muslimchronicle

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson warned Friday that UK-US relations were at risk after US President Donald Trump canceled a trip to London amid warnings of mass protests. Trump said he was abandoning next month’s trip to open the new US embassy because he did not like the location and cost of the building. But Johnson suggested the decision was prompted by the strongRead more

Trump cancels UK visit, says will not unveil new US embassy

Washington - Muslimchronicle

US President Donald Trump canceled a visit to London scheduled for early this year, saying he was disappointed with the “Obama administration having sold” the US embassy in the British capital. “(The) reason I canceled my trip to London is that I am not a big fan of the Obama Administration having sold perhaps the best located and finest embassyRead more

UK minister resigns after rejecting PM's reshuffle

London - Muslimchronicle

Britain's education minister, Justine Greening, resigned from the government on Monday after refusing to be moved to another position in Prime Minister Theresa May's reshuffle, a government source said. Justine Greening was offered the welfare and pensions brief "but declined to take it. The prime minister is disappointed but respects her decision to leave the government", the source added. Source:Read more

Mum's battle to change 'horrendous' disabled toilet facilities

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Sarah Brisdion explains why she is pushing for businesses to "do the right thing" and install toilets with an adult-sized bench and hoist to stop the ordeal that many disabled people have to go through when the want the loo. Would you lie on a urine-soaked public toilet floor? Or would you lie a newborn baby on one? Of courseRead more

Iran tries to censor coverage of protests by media based abroad

Tehran - Muslimchronicle

In the background on the continuing protests across Iran, the Persian-language media based outside the country, have become the major source of alternative news and information for Iranians. Now, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the Iranian government’s attempt to silence coverage of the current wave of protests by Persian-language media overseas. Domestic media outlets which are under strict governmentRead more

Ryanair applies for UK licence ahead of Brexit

London - Muslimchronicle

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair said Tuesday it has applied for a British operating licence in case Britain leaves the European Union next year without an aviation deal. Other airlines have made similar moves amid concerns that Brexit could severely disrupt air traffic between Britain and continental Europe. "Ryanair today confirmed that a subsidiary company, Ryanair UK, filed an application on 21 DecemberRead more