Minister moved to tears with plight of Sudan refugees
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Minister moved to tears with plight of Sudan refugees
The UK is almost doubling its aid to Sudan, to 89 million pounds, as the terrible effects of the war there continue to escalate.
Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell visited Chad’s border with Darfur to see for himself what threatens to become the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.
During his time there Mr Mitchell gave an emotional interview to Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum.
Report by Blairm.
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The Foreign Office has summoned Russia's ambassador to the UK after a British man was charged over an arson plot on London businesses linked to Ukraine. Sky News
Arvind Kejriwal's arrest is being monitored by the United States government, which has encouraged the Indian government to ensure "a fair, transparent, and timely legal process" for the jailed Delhi Chief Minister and opposition leader, as stated by a State Department spokesperson. The response from the US comes after the Foreign Office of Germany emphasised that the Aam Aadmi Party leader, like any other Indian citizen facing charges, is entitled to a fair and impartial trial.
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Pakistan refutes Indian claims regarding the Karachi-bound ship seized in Mumbai, asserting it carried commercial goods, not nuclear machinery. The Foreign Office criticized what it called misrepresentation and deemed the seizure unjustified. Pakistan emphasized transparent trade practices and condemned arbitrary measures disrupting free trade, while investigations into discrepancies in shipping details continue.
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Policing minister Chris Philp has defended the government's record on the NHS, after former Conservative MP Dr Dan Poulter defected to Labour. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow health secretary says Dan Poulter's defection to Labour "speaks volumes." Dr Dan Poulter, a former Conservative MP, announced he would be taking the Labour whip until the next election as the Conservative party no longer prioritised the NHS. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that twenty soldiers lost their lives in an ammunition explosion at a base in western Cambodia. The incident, which also left several soldiers injured, took place on Saturday afternoon at an army base in Kampong Speu province. Hun Manet shared the news through a statement on Facebook, though further details about the explosion were not provided.
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"Hundreds of thousands" of people descended on London for a pro-Palestinian march on Saturday, as the Metropolitan Police warns months of protest have caused "fear and uncertainty" in Jewish communities.
The event, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), began at Parliament Square from 12pm and is expected to draw larger crowds as the day goes on.
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