Britain is right to target Isis in Syria, but we must plan for a future after Assad
Islamic State has gripped the imagination of western politics, but many Syrian rebels are more concerned by Assad. If we…
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David Cameron’s claim that bombing Isis in Syria will make us safer is simply wrong
We should be in no doubt that our intervention will greatly increase the chances of Islamic State striking in a…
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“Trembling, shaking / Oh, my heart is aching”: the EU out campaign song will give you chills
But not in a good way.
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Cameron needs to decide what he thinks about Russia
David Cameron’s words suggest one thing, his actions quite another.
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What it’s like to be a Syrian refugee in Paris
“We fled from terror and it found us again here. It feels like it is always behind us, stalking us.”
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How a dark night for Paris was made easier by British messages of support
The French ambassador to the UK reflects on the Paris attacks, and how Britain’s response helped make the aftermath more…
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Reflecting on Paris, violent anthems – and living normal lives amid the bullets and bombs
If you believe some reports, normal life will soon be impossible in Paris, London and other European cities. Spare a…
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Russian warplane shot down over Turkey
Turkish officials insist the plane was warned – but Russia insists the plane was not in Turkish airspace.
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