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‘Russia raids blow to US hegemony’

INTERVIEWS

‘Russia raids blow to US hegemony’

An activist says Russia’s involvement in Syria is essentially the opening salvo in the long trajectory of the decline of US hegemony in the region.

UK Ebola nurse in 'critical condition'

SOCIETY

UK Ebola nurse in 'critical condition'

A British nurse, who contracted Ebola while treating patients in Sierra Leone, has been re-admitted to a London hospital and is now in a serious condition.

Brexit campaign gaining ground

FOREIGN POLICY

Brexit campaign gaining ground

A group of British lawmakers and business leaders have launched a campaign to encourage Britons to vote to quit the European Union.

'US, Russia on verge of confrontation'

INTERVIEWS

'US, Russia on verge of confrontation'

Recent warnings by US officials against Russia’s pounding of Daesh (ISIL) in Syria may be a prelude to a military confrontation, says an analyst.

Iran plans to join shipping 'big league'

ECONOMY

Iran plans to join shipping 'big league'

Iran plans to expand its container fleet in order to extend its forward coverage beyond all frontiers as the country sees Western sanctions being lifted as early as January, a senior official says.

NHS faces £1bn deficit

SOCIETY

NHS faces £1bn deficit

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is facing an almost £1 billion deficit.

Saudi employer cuts off Indian’s arm

INDIA

Saudi employer cuts off Indian’s arm

India’s Foreign Ministry files a strong note f protest with Riyadh as an Indian woman’s right arm is chopped off by her employer in Saudi Arabia.