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'US troops in Iraq to strengthen ISIL'

INTERVIEWS

'US troops in Iraq to strengthen ISIL'

US military involvement in Iraq has led to increasing anti-American sentiment in the region and laid the foundation for the rise of terrorist groups, says an analyst.

Osborne urged to slow UK welfare cuts

POLITICS

Osborne urged to slow UK welfare cuts

Senior government figures in the UK are urging Chancellor George Osborne to slow the pace of his planned £12bn welfare spending cuts.

UK student support may be axed

ECONOMY

UK student support may be axed

The Tory government is considering plans to axe financial support for the poorest students as part of widespread cuts to public services and key British institutions.

Row over UK surveillance powers

POLITICS

Row over UK surveillance powers

A battle over privacy is taking place across the board as Downing Street avoids proposal to strip ministers of surveillance powers.

Pedophile doctor’s jail term slashed

HUMAN RIGHTS

Pedophile doctor’s jail term slashed

The UK’s Court of Appeal has reduced the jail term of a pedophile doctor who was sentenced over sexual abuse of 18 young patients.