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19/12/2012
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Nearly 4,000 Troops To Leave Afghanistan By 2013
Almost 4,000 British troops will leave Afghanistan by the end of next year as efforts continue to hand over control to the country's own security forces.
The removal of around 3,800 soldiers in 2013 will be the first step as coalition forces look towards a complete withdrawal of combat troops by the end of 2014.
David Cameron announced the move during Prime Minister's Questions and said it reflected the progress being made by Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF)
Exact details of how troops will leave are yet to be announced but it is likely they will not be replaced when they leave at the end of their usual rotations.
Ephraim Mirvis Appointed Chief Rabbi
The Chief Rabbinate Trust has today confirmed the appointment of Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, as the 11th Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the UK and the Commonwealth.
He will assume office when Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks steps down in September 2013. The recommendation to appoint Rabbi Mirvis was unanimously endorsed following an exhaustive eight month selection process. Rabbi Mirvis has earned a reputation as one of the UK's most respected community Rabbis, currently serving as the Senior Rabbi at Finchley United Synagogue, (known as Kinloss) a community of well over 1,800 members.
(CD)
Almost 4,000 British troops will leave Afghanistan by the end of next year as efforts continue to hand over control to the country's own security forces.
The removal of around 3,800 soldiers in 2013 will be the first step as coalition forces look towards a complete withdrawal of combat troops by the end of 2014.
David Cameron announced the move during Prime Minister's Questions and said it reflected the progress being made by Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF)
Exact details of how troops will leave are yet to be announced but it is likely they will not be replaced when they leave at the end of their usual rotations.
Ephraim Mirvis Appointed Chief Rabbi
The Chief Rabbinate Trust has today confirmed the appointment of Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, as the 11th Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the UK and the Commonwealth.
He will assume office when Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks steps down in September 2013. The recommendation to appoint Rabbi Mirvis was unanimously endorsed following an exhaustive eight month selection process. Rabbi Mirvis has earned a reputation as one of the UK's most respected community Rabbis, currently serving as the Senior Rabbi at Finchley United Synagogue, (known as Kinloss) a community of well over 1,800 members.
(CD)
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20 September 2010
Two Dead As British Troops Leave Sangin
British troops have now left one of the deadliest districts in southern Afghanistan, handing over responsibility to American forces - with two more tragic fatalities to mark the past weekend. Around 1,000 British troops in Sangin are to redeploy to central Helmand.
Two Dead As British Troops Leave Sangin
British troops have now left one of the deadliest districts in southern Afghanistan, handing over responsibility to American forces - with two more tragic fatalities to mark the past weekend. Around 1,000 British troops in Sangin are to redeploy to central Helmand.
02 October 2007
1,000 More British Troops To Leave Iraq
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced 1,000 more British troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year. He also confirmed Basra province could be handed over to full Iraqi control in the next two months.
1,000 More British Troops To Leave Iraq
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced 1,000 more British troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year. He also confirmed Basra province could be handed over to full Iraqi control in the next two months.
01 March 2007
British troops set to leave Bosnia
More than 600 British troops are to be withdrawn from Bosnia, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram has announced. The soldiers, mainly from the Welsh Guards, are being removed because of the improved security situation in the country.
British troops set to leave Bosnia
More than 600 British troops are to be withdrawn from Bosnia, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram has announced. The soldiers, mainly from the Welsh Guards, are being removed because of the improved security situation in the country.
08 February 2006
Reid suggests UK troops could soon leave Iraq
Defence Secretary John Reid has suggested that UK troops could begin withdrawing from Iraq this year. In a speech to the Foreign Press Association in London yesterday, Mr Reid said that the "time is approaching" when coalition forces could begin leaving Iraq. However, he stressed that the government would not "cut and run".
Reid suggests UK troops could soon leave Iraq
Defence Secretary John Reid has suggested that UK troops could begin withdrawing from Iraq this year. In a speech to the Foreign Press Association in London yesterday, Mr Reid said that the "time is approaching" when coalition forces could begin leaving Iraq. However, he stressed that the government would not "cut and run".
25 November 2009
Millionaire Rabbi Cleared Of Dealing Cocaine
A multi-millionaire rabbi has been cleared of dealing drugs by a court. Manchester Crown Court heard how Rabbi Baruch Chalomish, 54, from Salford, spent £1,000 a week on cocaine to go to parties while paying prostitutes for sex.
Millionaire Rabbi Cleared Of Dealing Cocaine
A multi-millionaire rabbi has been cleared of dealing drugs by a court. Manchester Crown Court heard how Rabbi Baruch Chalomish, 54, from Salford, spent £1,000 a week on cocaine to go to parties while paying prostitutes for sex.
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