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Queen Elizabeth and Theresa May attend Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Queen Elizabeth and Theresa May attend Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Prime Minister Theresa May, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and many others joined a service at the Cenotaph in London for Remembrance Sunday. Those killed in past and present conflicts were remembered with a two minutes silence at 11 am. Dressed in black, the Queen laid a wreath of poppies at the memorial. 750 Armed Forces members marched past the Cenotaph. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Nov 13, 2016
Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi soldiers are said to have recaptured Nimrud. The site of an ancient Assyrian city was taken over by Islamic State two years ago.Footage released by IS showed militants destroying 3,000-year-old relics and statues.The Iraqi government reported that Nimrud was bulldozed by IS last year.Nimrud lies about 20 miles south of Mosul, where Iraqi soldiers are fighting the IS. Nov 13, 2016
Sting leads moment of silence as Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

Sting leads moment of silence as Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

One year after the Paris terror attacks the Bataclan music hall has reopened. Three terrorists killed 89 concertgoers at the venue. In total, 130 people were murdered and 352-368 were injured in the citywide attack.Rock musician Sting headlined a concert to mark the venue’s reopening.His concert opened with a minute’s silence and proceeds will go to two charities helping survivors. Nov 13, 2016
Prince Harry leads nation in commemorating fallen on Armistice Day

Prince Harry leads nation in commemorating fallen on Armistice Day

Prince Harry led the nation in a poignant two minutes silence to commemorate those who lost their lives in past and more recent conflicts at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, on 11 November. Harry took a moment to view the names of fallen soldiers inscribed onto the Armed Forces Memorial after laying down a wreath. He also made a speech at the commemoration whereby he quoted Rupert Brookes poem, The Soldier. Nov 12, 2016
Juncker warns Trump presidency poses risk to US ties with Europe

Juncker warns Trump presidency poses risk to US ties with Europe

Donald Trumps surprise election victory risks upsetting the relationship between the US and the European Union, the European Commissions head Jean-Claude Juncker has said.He said the president-elect is ignorant of the EU, adding that Trump has a lot to learn about Europe, what its values are and how it works, and that it is up to the bloc to teach the Republican. Nov 12, 2016
Lallana and Cahill back Gareth Southgate after Scotland match

Lallana and Cahill back Gareth Southgate after Scotland match

Following Englands solid 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Scotland many believe Gareth Southgates future as permanent England manager to be cemented. Speaking after the game England goalscorers Adam Lallana and Gary Cahill highlighted Southgates qualities. Nov 12, 2016
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