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BA faces £300,000 bill after lack of TOILET roll…
Last week saw BA fork out compensation to passengers after a mouse on board an aircraft meant a San Francisco-bound flight from London Heathrow departed four hours late. Now, another messy situation…
Peace in the home initiative to empower domestic…
The Commonwealth will today launch a new initiative to help member states of the Commonwealth bring down rates of domestic violence. Established in collaboration with public agencies, human rights…
Peace-building is the theme for Commonwealth Day…
On Monday 13 March, schools and communities in 70 nations and territories will mark Commonwealth Day 2017. This year, the annual celebration of the Commonwealth’s shared values is themed ‘A…
The government is hoping the Commonwealth can give…
LONDON — The head of the Commonwealth secretariat is calling for Britain to "go an awful lot faster" in forging trading links with the 52-member group in the wake of Brexit. Patricia Scotland told the…
Trump wiretap: FBI chief Comey…
FBI director James Comey has rejected Donald Trump's claim that his predecessor, Barack Obama, ordered a wiretap of his phone before he was elected US president, US media say. Mr Comey reportedly…
Trump Attorney General Jeff Sessions under fire…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions met Russia's ambassador twice during Donald Trump's presidential campaign last year, the US government has confirmed. Mr Sessions, a senator at the time, told his…
Trump says Obama is helping to organize protests…
President Trump has been dismissing the protests against his presidency and demonstrations at congressional town hall meetings across the country as concocted by his political enemies. But now he has…
Kim Jong-nam killing: Suspect ‘was paid $90…
An Indonesian woman arrested for the murder of the half-brother of North Korea's leader has said she was given 400 Malaysian ringgits ($90) to carry out a prank. Indonesian embassy officials met Siti…
Andy Puzder withdraws nomination for labour…
US President Donald Trump's choice for labour secretary has withdrawn from consideration on the eve of a long-delayed confirmation hearing. Andrew Puzder lost the support of several Republican…
Trump appeal against Seattle judge’s travel…
The US justice department has filed a court motion against the suspension of President Trump's travel ban on people from seven mainly Muslim nations. The move seeks to reverse Friday's ruling by a…
Trump travel ban: Seattle judge issues nationwide…
A US judge in Seattle has issued a temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump's ban on travellers from seven mainly Muslim nations. Federal Judge James Robart ruled against government…
Mattis warns North Korea of…
The US Defence Secretary James Mattis has said any use of nuclear weapons by North Korea would be met with an "effective and overwhelming" response. Mr Mattis spoke in South Korea, where he had been…
President Trump and Australia PM have ‘worst…
A phone call between US President Donald Trump and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has called into question a refugee resettlement deal. The Washington Post reported Mr Trump called the conversation…
Trump cabinet: Democrats boycott health and…
US Senate Democrats are boycotting confirmation votes for two of President Donald Trump's key cabinet nominees, forcing the votes to be postponed. Senate committees had been expected to approve…
Faith-based universities have role to play in…
Media Release “Violence can be defeated,” said Secretary-General Patricia Scotland today, as she backed university-led initiatives to build a more tolerant and peaceful Commonwealth of Nations. The…