Tony Blair's wife says Iraq war decision was 51-49October 11th, 2009 LONDON - A day after former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was told that he is a 'war criminal' by the father of a killed British military personnel, his wife Cherie Blair openly contradicted his version of the Iraq war decision by saying the move to go to war was a "51-49" decision. "A lot of the time these choices are not clear-cut.
Killed British soldier's dad calls Blair 'war criminal' with 'blood on his hands'October 10th, 2009 LONDON - The father of a British military personnel, who died in the Iraq conflict, refused to shake hands with former Prime Minister Tony Blair, saying that he is a 'war criminal' and 'has blood on his hands.'
Blair had to face the consequence of his six-year-old decision of sending British troops to Iraq at a reception that followed a service commemorating those who served in the conflict. "I'm not shaking your hand, you've got blood on it," The Guardian quoted Peter Brierley, whose son Lance Corporal Shaun Brierley died in a road accident while on service in Iraq in March 2003, as saying.
Queen, prime minister attend service of commemoration for British forces killed in IraqOctober 9th, 2009 UK service of commemoration marks end of Iraq warLONDON — At a memorial service honoring Britons who died during the Iraq war, the Archbishop of Canterbury said Friday it will take time for historians and moralists to decide if the conflict was justified. Rowan Williams — an outspoken critic of Britain's role in the war — told a congregation at St.
Two Polish soldiers killed in AfghanistanOctober 9th, 2009 WARSAW - Two Polish soldiers were killed and four injured Friday in an attack in Afghanistan. A bomb exploded under their vehicle in Wardak Province, in the country's central-east region, according to the Polish news agency PAP, which quoted a military spokesman in Warsaw.
Blair set to become first European Union PresidentOctober 1st, 2009 LONDON - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to become the first President of the 27-member European Union. According to The Sun, Blair will be nominated by EU leaders in Brussels if, as expected, Ireland backs the hated Lisbon Treaty in tomorrow's referendum.
Blair thinks Brown is a 'political' quitterSeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair thinks his successor Gordon Brown is a political "quitter" who could stand down before the next election. According to a new book, Blair has told his inner circle that Brown does not have enough political courage.
UK government: 5 more soldiers killed on patrol in Afghanistan as casualties riseJuly 10th, 2009 UK: 5 more soldiers killed in AfghanistanLONDON — British officials say five soldiers have been killed on patrol in Afghanistan. Friday's fresh casualties mean 15 British soldiers have been killed in the last 10 days as fighting in Helmand Province intensifies.
Britain unveils new medal for families of 8,000 military dead since World War IIJuly 1st, 2009 Britain unveils new medal to families of army deadLONDON — Britain unveiled a new medal Wednesday that will be offered to families of about 8,000 military personnel killed on active duty or in terrorist attacks since World War II. The nearest kin of military personnel killed in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan will be among those eligible to receive the Elizabeth Cross, which is named after the reigning monarch.
Blair urged Brown to hold Iraq war probe secretlyJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown decided to hold the independent inquiry into the Iraq war behind the closed doors because he was urged by his predecessor Tony Blair to do so, The Observer has claimed. Blair was reportedly afraid of a "show trial" that he dreaded the prospect of giving evidence in public and under oath about the use of intelligence and about his numerous private discussions with US President George Bush over plans for war.
Blair ready to be grilled in secret Iraq probeJune 16th, 2009 LONDON - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is to be grilled in a secret Iraq War inquiry ordered last night by his successor Gordon Brown.ccording to The Sun, Blair will be a main witness in the probe. The country's military top brass will insist that its occupation force was too small, under funded and poorly equipped.
Blair believed God wanted him to go to war to fight evil, claims his mentorMay 24th, 2009 LONDON - One of former British Prime MinisterTony Blair's closest political mentors, has said that his decision to go to war in Iraq and Kosovo was part of a "Christian battle". John Burton, Blair's political agent in his Sedgefield constituency for 24 years, says that Labour's most successful ever leader - in terms of elections won - was driven by the belief that "good should triumph over evil".
Cherie Blair says hubby Tony Blair loses his temper if dinner is not readyMay 22nd, 2009 LONDON - English barrister Cherie Blair has revealed that her husband, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, loses his temper with her if dinner is not on the table when he gets home. In an interview with Total Politics, she revealed him to be a "very traditional" man, reports the Telegraph.
Blair wants world to wage war against militant IslamApril 24th, 2009 LONDON - Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who does not regret leading Britain to Iraq war, has called on the world to take on and defeat Islamic extremists. He believes that, without intervention, the problem will continue to grow in countries such as Afghanistan, and called for a battle to be waged against militant Islam similar to that fought against revolutionary communism.
Blair does not pass a single day without thinking of Iraq aftermathApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a new organisation about religion and God named after him, admitting that he did not pass a "single day" without reflecting on the aftermath of the Iraq war. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation would promote understanding about the world's major religions.
Blair named for American honour but ignores gold medalJanuary 5th, 2009 LONDON - Former British premier Tony Blair is to be presented with one of America's highest civilian honours but is yet to pick up a Congressional gold medal awarded to him in 2003. Blair will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Jan 13 along with President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia, and former premier John Howard of Australia.
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