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Cameron Slams Poppy Ban
The PM, David Cameron has called a ban by Fifa on England's footballers wearing poppies on their kit "outrageous". Fifa rules mean teams cannot wear shirts carrying political, religious or commercial messages. The Prime Minister says the decision not to allow players to wear poppies during England's friendly with Spain on Saturday is "absurd". He said: "Wearing a poppy is an act of huge respect and national pride. I hope Fifa will reconsider."
Iran Worked On Weapons: Nuclear Agency
The UN nuclear watchdog has expressed concern about Iran's nuclear activities in a report detailing information that Tehran may have worked on developing nuclear weapons. In the report, published on Tuesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said: "The agency has serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear programme. After assessing carefully and critically the extensive information available to it, the agency finds the information to be, overall, credible. This information indicates that Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device." The agency said its information revealed that prior to the end of 2003, these activities took place under a structured programme, and that some activities may still be ongoing.
Inquiry Calls For Removal Of Monks
An independent inquiry into child sex abuse at a Catholic school has called for Monks to be removed from their roles. The report, commissioned after a series of revelations in The Times, detailed 21 separate abuse cases since 1970 at St Benedict’s School, West London, which is under the watch of Ealing Abbey. Responding to the report, school chiefs issued a "heartfelt apology for past failures". Lord Carlile said in the report into safeguarding and child safety: "I have come to the firm conclusion... that the form of governance of St Benedict’s School is wholly outdated and demonstrably unacceptable."
(DW)
The PM, David Cameron has called a ban by Fifa on England's footballers wearing poppies on their kit "outrageous". Fifa rules mean teams cannot wear shirts carrying political, religious or commercial messages. The Prime Minister says the decision not to allow players to wear poppies during England's friendly with Spain on Saturday is "absurd". He said: "Wearing a poppy is an act of huge respect and national pride. I hope Fifa will reconsider."
Iran Worked On Weapons: Nuclear Agency
The UN nuclear watchdog has expressed concern about Iran's nuclear activities in a report detailing information that Tehran may have worked on developing nuclear weapons. In the report, published on Tuesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said: "The agency has serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear programme. After assessing carefully and critically the extensive information available to it, the agency finds the information to be, overall, credible. This information indicates that Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device." The agency said its information revealed that prior to the end of 2003, these activities took place under a structured programme, and that some activities may still be ongoing.
Inquiry Calls For Removal Of Monks
An independent inquiry into child sex abuse at a Catholic school has called for Monks to be removed from their roles. The report, commissioned after a series of revelations in The Times, detailed 21 separate abuse cases since 1970 at St Benedict’s School, West London, which is under the watch of Ealing Abbey. Responding to the report, school chiefs issued a "heartfelt apology for past failures". Lord Carlile said in the report into safeguarding and child safety: "I have come to the firm conclusion... that the form of governance of St Benedict’s School is wholly outdated and demonstrably unacceptable."
(DW)
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21 April 2004
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Sellafield, the British Nuclear Fuels-run power station in Cumbria, is set to cut discharges of a certain type of radioactive material by 90% – waste matter which had been pumped into the Irish Sea.
Sellafield set to reduce radioactive discharges
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04 December 2006
PM unveils nuclear weapons plans
Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the Commons that the UK's current Trident missile system will have to be replaced. Speaking to the House of Commons, Mr Blair said that the decision to maintain the government's independent nuclear power deterrent was "fully consistent with all our international obligations".
PM unveils nuclear weapons plans
Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the Commons that the UK's current Trident missile system will have to be replaced. Speaking to the House of Commons, Mr Blair said that the decision to maintain the government's independent nuclear power deterrent was "fully consistent with all our international obligations".
27 November 2003
IAEA slams Iran over nuclear treaty 'breaches'
The UN nuclear watchdog agency has strongly deplored Iran’s "past breaches" of a safeguards agreement aimed at preventing the development of nuclear weapons. While welcoming Tehran’s recent cooperation, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned that further serious failures would bring an "immediate response".
IAEA slams Iran over nuclear treaty 'breaches'
The UN nuclear watchdog agency has strongly deplored Iran’s "past breaches" of a safeguards agreement aimed at preventing the development of nuclear weapons. While welcoming Tehran’s recent cooperation, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned that further serious failures would bring an "immediate response".
26 November 2004
'Jury still out' on Iran's nuclear ambitions
The jury is still out on the precise nature of Iran nuclear ambitions, the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said. While it has accounted for all declared nuclear material in Iran, the IAEA said that it does not have a full picture of Tehran's clandestine arms ambitions, the agency's chief said today.
'Jury still out' on Iran's nuclear ambitions
The jury is still out on the precise nature of Iran nuclear ambitions, the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said. While it has accounted for all declared nuclear material in Iran, the IAEA said that it does not have a full picture of Tehran's clandestine arms ambitions, the agency's chief said today.
15 June 2004
UN nuclear watchdog chief demands 'transparency' from Iran
Iran must be “proactive and fully transparent” in declaring its nuclear activities, and should do so within the next few months to "allay suspicions about its programme", the head of the UN atomic watchdog agency said yesterday.
UN nuclear watchdog chief demands 'transparency' from Iran
Iran must be “proactive and fully transparent” in declaring its nuclear activities, and should do so within the next few months to "allay suspicions about its programme", the head of the UN atomic watchdog agency said yesterday.
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