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BRITAIN
British inquiry into Iraq war opens in London
A long-awaited public inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war opens Tuesday, with former civil servants first to appear in hearings set to climax with former Prime Minister Tony Blair (pictured at centre) taking the stand.
UK
Tony Blair to be publicly grilled in Iraq war inquiry
Former British prime minister Tony Blair and other senior politicians will be publicly questioned about Britain's entry into the Iraq war as part of long-awaited independent inquiry hoping to learn lessons from the invasion which starts on Tuesday.
EUROPEAN UNION
Blair is UK's only candidate for top EU jobs, says Brown
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has once more backed his predecessor Tony Blair to become the European Union's new president, while denying that UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband was ever a candidate for the foreign affairs job.
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Europe - Tony Blair
Wanted: EU President! (2nd part)
With the Lisbon Treaty now ratified by the EU, there is now the chance to appoint a President of the 27 state bloc.
Europe - Tony Blair
Wanted: EU President!
With the Lisbon Treaty now ratified by the EU, there is now the chance to appoint a President of the 27 state bloc.
EUROPEAN UNION
Blair in last bid for EU presidency
British media say former prime minister Tony Blair has launched a last ditch attempt to revive his flagging campaign for the presidency of the European Union, amid reports Belgian premier Herman Van Rompuy has emerged as the frontrunner.
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EUROPE
Spain does not support former UK PM Blair’s bid to be EU president
Spain opposes the possibility of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair becoming the first President of the European Union. A senior insider spoke of opinion leaning toward a representative who is not from one of Europe's powerhouses.
Europe - France - Germany - Italy - Pakistan - Sexuality - terrorism - Tony Blair
9/11 plotter's passport found in South Waziristan
In today's international press review, we look at Pakistani authorities who have found the passport of a man linked to the 9/11 attacks.
Europe - Tony Blair
Tony Blair for EU President?
Can Tony Blair be a good EU President? The debate is on. He is backed by the French government but lacks of popularity in Great Britain. He is known to be pro-Europe in a euro skeptic country. But did he really proved that when he was in charge?
UK
Iraq war probe will call Tony Blair to testify
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair will be called upon to testify to a panel investigating Britain's involvement in the Iraq war, the head of the inquiry has said, pledging a thorough and independent probe.
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