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London airport expansion war explained

London airport expansion war explained

The government has made its long-awaited decision on which airport should expanded, with Heathrow given approval for a third runway.Transport Secretary Chris Grayling made the announcement. The decision could cause a rift in the Conservative party as Foreign Sectary Boris Johnson is opposed to the plans, as well as former mayoral candidate and MP Zac Goldsmith who said he would resign if plans are approved. Oct 25, 2016
British banker Rurik Jutting pleads not guilt in Hong Kong double murder case

British banker Rurik Jutting pleads not guilt in Hong Kong double murder case

British former banker Rurik Jutting is accused of murdering two Indonesian women in Hong Kong, pleading not guilty to a charge of murder. The 31-year-old did plead guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter, but the attempt was rejected by prosecutors. If convicted Jutting will face life imprisonment. Oct 24, 2016
26 sailors kept hostage by Somali pirates released after nearly five years

26 sailors kept hostage by Somali pirates released after nearly five years

After nearly five years 26 sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates south of Seychelles have been released. Their period of captivity is one of the longest among hostages seized by pirates in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation. The sailors were held in Dabagala near the town of Harardheere some 400 km (250 miles) northeast of the capital Mogadishu. Harardheere became known as Somalias main pirate base at the height of the crisis. 29 crew members were about the ship but the captain died during the hijacking and two later died of illness in captivity. Oct 24, 2016
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