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UK Prime Minister David Cameron

Queen ‘Purred’ Over Scotland’s Referendum Results -David Cameron

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron was caught on camera saying that the queen "purred down the line" after he told her that Scotland voted no to independence.

Scottish protesters

Cameron’s New Challenges After Scotland Votes ‘No’

British Prime Minister David Cameron is faced with new challenges even if Scotland voted "no" to independence on Friday, experts said. CNN's Robin Oakley, who has been covering politics in the region since 1986, said that Cameron made a "narrow escape."

Scotland's referendum

Scotland Rejects Independence From UK In Historic Vote With Unprecedented Turnout

Scotland voters rejected independence from United Kingdom in a record-breaking turnout that resulted in 55-44 percent in favor of retaining the union established since 1707.

Voters wait for the polling station to open to cast their vote in Portobello near Edinburgh, Scotland, on Thursday.

Scotland Goes to the Polls: Voting Now Underway on Independence

Following two years of often intense campaigning, more than four million registered Scotland voters went to the polls Thursday with independence versus remaining in the United Kingdom at stake. Voting began at 7 a.m. and continued through 10 p.m. Full results were expected early Friday.

Prime Minister David Cameron

Cameron Condemns Islamic State As ‘Monsters’, EU Joins ISIL Fight

The beheading of a British aid worker has strengthened the U.K.'s resolve to join the fight against the Islamic State (ISIL) with Prime Minister David Cameron calling them "monsters" and vowing to bring them down with U.S. and its international allies.

British Prime Minister

David Cameron Urges Scotland To Stay In UK

British Prime Minister David Cameron has asked the Scots not to vote for independence in Scotland's independence referendum next week, reports said on Tuesday.

David Cameron and Barack Obama

U.K. To Launch Airstrikes Against ISIS Within Weeks

British Prime Minister David Cameron hinted on Thursday at British involvement against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) by carrying out air strikes that will begin within weeks.

Islamic State (IS)

Steven Sotloff’s Execution Proves ISIS Will Not Negotiate

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's (ISIS) execution of Steven Stoloff only proved they never intended to negotiate with the U.S. or its allies.

ISIS Fighter

ISIS Earns $125 Million Ransoming Hostages

In the five years since the emergence of the Islamic State, known in the West as ISIS, the militant Islamist group has earned a staggering $125 million strictly through ransoming hostages

Muslim Brotherhood

Is The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood A Terrorist Organization?

A report on the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood set to be released last month was delayed after UK officials disagreed over its findings.

Ukrainian government forces

Moscow, West War of Words Over Ukraine Intensifies

A row between Russia and the West on ending the Ukraine crisis threatened to come to a boil.

France Defies Critics, Gives Green Light to Sale of Warship to Sanctions-Hit Russia

Despite calls for an arms embargo on Russia, the sale of a French warship to the country accused of supporting rebels in Ukraine will go ahead.

China and U.K. Rebuild Bilateral Relations

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's four day visit to Britain which began on Monday will focus on three main priorities and is expected to tighten bilateral relations and boost economic cooperation.

Sudanese Woman Sentenced To Death For Apostasy to be Freed

Sudan is reportedly planning to free Meriam Ibrahim, the woman it previously sentenced to death for refusing to give up her Christian faith.

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