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Anne Hidalgo and Sadiq Khan at St. Pancras station in London, Photo: Justin Tallis, AFP, Getty Images

London’s Khan Speaks on Burkini Ban, Hidalgo Denounces Raging Political Hysteria

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 26, 2016 | World

London-As all awaits the French government’s decision on the ‘burkini ban’ Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, has condemned the highly controversial ban in parts of France. At least 26 French cities have effectively banned the swimming garb. Speaking at a press conference...

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A real estate sign advertising a new home for sale is pictured in Vienna, Virginia, outside of Washington, October 20, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing/File Photo

New York Nabs Global Property Crown from London

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 24, 2016 | Business

London-New York has knocked off London as the world’s premier city for foreign investment in commercial real estate due to fears the vote to leave the European Union would diminish the British capital’s appeal as a global financial center and despite a...

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Three-way Plan to Combat Extremism in British Prisons

by Najlaa Habriri | Aug 22, 2016 | World

London-Few days after hate preacher Anjem Choudary was convicted of swearing allegiance to ISIS, the British government unveiled new plans to hold influential hate preachers in separate prison units in the framework of a general reform for the system of prisons....

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London mayor Sadiq Khan takes a trip on the Victoria line. Photo: Reuters

London’s ‘Night Tube’ Trains Start Running

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 20, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

London-The world’s oldest underground rail network took a big step forward this weekend when the “tube” started all-night Friday and Saturday services, which analysts said would boost the capital’s economy by millions of pounds. “I’m...

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A photo illustration shows the Uber app logo displayed on a mobile telephone, as it is held up for a posed photograph in central London, Britain August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall/Illustration

Uber Takes Legal Action over English Test Rule in London

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 18, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

London-Uber has launched legal action against new rules in London such as written English tests for its drivers, in the latest battle between regulators and the car ride app which has faced bans and protests worldwide. Following months of demonstrations from drivers...