'RAF would have lost 'Battle of Britain' with Afghanistan-like shortage'October 7th, 2009 LONDON - A former British commander has lambasted the equipment shortage faced by the country's troops in Afghanistan and said that had the Royal Air Force been faced with a similar situation during the Battle of Britain, it would have lost it. "It's extraordinary it's taking nine months to redeploy some helicopters.
We can't walk away from Afghanistan, says BrownSeptember 5th, 2009 LONDON - Following defence aide Eric Joyce quitting over UK's war strategy in Afghanistan, Gordon Brown tried to defend his policy by saying that "we cannot walk away."
Despite the growing death toll among British troops, Brown insisted the UK strategy in Afghanistan is the right one. "A safer Britain requires a safer Afghanistan," the Daily Star quoted Brown, as saying.
Britain to send 140 more troops to Afghanistan; remains of 8 killed in action flown homeJuly 14th, 2009 Britain to send 140 more troops to AfghanistanLONDON — Britain is sending an additional 140 troops to Afghanistan to bolster the war effort there. The Ministry of Defense says the soldiers will be transferred from a British base in Cyprus to the war zone.
The Queen is devoted to her beloved horsesJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II is famous for her devotion towards her horses, and a new documentary is set to feature her hands-on approach to the animals. Trainer Katie Jerram speaks of the Royal's dedication towards her beloved equine charges in All The Queen's Horses, to be soon screened on ITV1.
British to send 140 more troops to Afghanistan; remains of 8 killed in action flown homeJuly 14th, 2009 British to send 140 more troops to AfghanistanLONDON — Britain is sending an additional 140 troops to Afghanistan to bolster the war effort there. The Ministry of Defense says the soldiers will be transferred from a British base in Cyprus to the war zone.
Gordon Brown's military operation handling in Afghanistan is a big question markJuly 13th, 2009 'Brown neglected Afghanistan military operation'
WASHINGTON - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been accused of "the ultimate dereliction of duty" in his handling of the military operations in Afghanistan. The shadow defence secretary, Liam Fox, criticized Brown for "catastrophically" under-equipping the armed forces, which was evident from the deaths of 15 British soldiers in Afghanistan this month.
Afghanistan offensive showing signs of success: BrownJuly 12th, 2009 London/Sangin (Helmand, Afghanistan),J - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said that the British troop offensive against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan is showing signs of success, despite the force losing fifteen troopers over the last month. In an interview with the British Forces Broadcasting Service, Brown paid tribute to the "sacrifice" of the soldiers who had died.
Prince of Wales to attend 65th D-Day anniversaryJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Prince Charles is expected to represent Queen Elizabeth at a ceremony to mark the landing of Allied troops on a beach in Normandy, France. Pressure from the White House has forced the French Government to invite the British royal family for the D-Day commemoration ceremony on June 6 in Normandy.
Buckingham Palace officials livid over Sarkozy's D-Day snub to QueenMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Buckingham Palace officials are very angry with French President Nicolas Sarkozy because he has not invited the Queen as a guest at next week's D-Day 65th anniversary. Organisers have revealed that the French President is focused on the "main event" of hosting his US counterpart Barack Obama.
Queen Elizabeth "displeased" with MPs' expenses scandalMay 17th, 2009 LONDON - As the astounding disclosure in Britain's parliamentary expenses scam continues to roll out names, Queen Elizabeth has expressed her "dismay" privately. "Her Majesty has made clear her displeasure at what she has learnt.
Queen Mary's letters to friend to go under the hammerMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - A collection of personal letters and photographs addressed to a friend by Queen Mary have come into the limelight for the first time and are set to go under the hammer. The collection, spanning half a century, unravels the correspondence between the royal and her friend, Kate Rube, and later Rube's daughter Elizabeth Gillman.
Britain to send 700 extra troops to Afghanistan to boost security for August electionsApril 29th, 2009 Britain to send 700 extra troops to AfghanistanLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says he'll temporarily send 700 extra troops to Afghanistan to boost security for August elections. Brown told lawmakers that Britain will increase its forces in Afghanistan from 8,300 to 9,000, but will reduce numbers to current levels by November.
Zardari snubs Brown, cancels joint press conferenceApril 27th, 2009 LONDON - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has cancelled a joint news conference with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Brown, who arrived in Pakistan this afternoon after talks in Afghanistan, told reporters on the plane that he would hold a meeting with President Zardari.
The Obamas become 11th US First Family to meet the QueenApril 4th, 2009 LONDON - President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have become the 11th US First Family to meet with the Queen. The Royal meeting is said to have been the most touchy-feely gathering that anyone could ever remember, especially after the Queen and Michelle Obama hugged one another, doing away with the Palace protocol, reports the Mirror.
Britain's queen and Gordon Brown send good wishes to ObamaJanuary 20th, 2009 LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Gordon Brown Tuesday sent messages of support to US President Barack Obama as parties were held across Britain to mark the handover of power in the US. The queen, 82, who has during her reign since 1952 met all US presidents with the exception of Lyndon B.
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