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Inquiry opens on Britain's role in Iraq war
24/11/2009 - UK

Inquiry opens on Britain's role in Iraq war

An inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war opened in London on Tuesday, with evidence from senior members of the UK’s defence establishment. Tony Blair, who will be the highlight of the inquiry, is due to give evidence after Christmas.
Tony Blair to be publicly grilled in Iraq war inquiry
23/11/2009 - 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.
Blair is UK's only candidate for top EU jobs, says Brown
11/11/2009 - 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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Wanted: EU President! (2nd part)
10/11/2009 - THE FRANCE 24 DEBATE

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.
Wanted: EU President!
10/11/2009 - THE FRANCE 24 DEBATE

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.
Blair in last bid for EU presidency
09/11/2009 - 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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Spain does not support former UK PM Blair’s bid to be EU president
31/10/2009 - 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.
9/11 plotter's passport found in South Waziristan
30/10/2009 - International Press Review

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.
Tony Blair for EU President?
23/10/2009 - FACE-OFF

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?
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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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