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British Prime Minister Theresa May. (AFP)

After Election Flop, May Vows to Form New Government

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 9, 2017 | World

British Prime Minister Theresa May announced on Friday that she will form a new government despite the general election shock that saw her lose her parliamentary majority. After asking Britain’s Queen Elizabeth for permission to form a new government, May said...

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Prime Minister Theresa May. Reuters

UK Supreme Court Rules ‘Government Must Consult Parliament over Brexit’

by Najlaa Habriri | Jan 25, 2017 | World

London – Britain’s Supreme Court ruled Prime Minister Theresa May must seek approval from Parliament before formally triggering the country’s withdrawal from the European Union. May’s government insisted “nothing” would change the timetable for triggering...

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A still image from video shows Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking following the results of the EU referendum, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain June 24, 2016. Reuters

Scottish Decision Key to Britain’s Future

by Najlaa Habriri | Jun 27, 2016 | World

London-Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made fiery statements that threatened the unity of the UK, as Britain began mulling who the next Prime Minister will be after the resignation of David Cameron following Thursday’s Brexit vote. “The...

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London’s new mayor Sadiq Khan has gone from a public housing estate in the British capital to running the city, a remarkable rise for the Pakistani immigrant bus driver’s son (AFP Photo/Justin Tallis)

Sadiq Khan, First Muslim to Become London’s Mayor

by Najlaa Habriri | May 7, 2016 | World

London- Sadiq Khan, 45, a Labor Party leader, a former human rights lawyer and a son of a bus driver from Pakistan, was declared the winner after a protracted count that extended into Saturday; thus, becoming the first Muslim to lead Britain’s capital after beating...