The United Kingdom has announced the 63 million dollar funding millions of Rohingya refugees. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: UN seeks $2 BN aid for Rohingya Muslims, UK gives $63 MN

Britain on Thursday announced new funding for Rohingya refugees languishing in camps in Bangladesh after they fled ethnic violence in Myanmar, and urged other donors not to forget their plight at a UN conference.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab outlined a further £47.5 million ($63 million) in aid, both for the Rohingya and to help Bangladesh deal with the coronavirus pandemic and its frequent natural disasters.

The money was pledged as part of a virtual aid conference convening later Thursday, co-hosted by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Britain, the United States and the European Union.

"Today I urge the world not to turn away from the Rohingya's suffering and to take the action necessary to allow them to safely return to the homes they fled in terror," Raab said in a statement.

The UNHCR is appealing for more than $1 billion to meet the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees, 860,000 of whom are sheltering in sprawling camps across the Cox's Bazar district of southeastern Bangladesh, having fled across the border from Myanmar.

"The people living in Cox's Bazar face unimaginable hardship and many have been victims of violence," Raab said.

"We have imposed sanctions on the perpetrators of this brutality, and this new funding will save lives in the camp and help Bangladesh become more resilient to disasters such as coronavirus."&nbsp;

The Rohingya people are widely seen as illegal immigrants in Myanmar, denied citizenship and stripped of rights.

Hundreds of thousands fled across the border during a 2017 military offensive in Myanmar, for which its government faces genocide charges at the UN's top court.

Britain has sanctioned two Myanmar generals after a UN investigation found them responsible "for atrocities which amount to ethnic cleansing", according to the British foreign ministry's statement.

Britain on Thursday announced new funding for Rohingya refugees languishing in camps in Bangladesh after they fled ethnic violence in Myanmar, and urged other donors not to forget their plight at a UN conference.

Britain on Thursday announced new funding for Rohingya refugees languishing in camps in Bangladesh after they fled ethnic violence in Myanmar, and urged other donors not to forget their plight at a UN conference. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab outlined a further £47.5 million ($63 million) in aid, both for the Rohingya and to help Bangladesh deal with the coronavirus pandemic and its frequent natural disasters. The money was pledged as part of a virtual aid conference convening later Thursday, co-hosted by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Britain, the United States and the European Union. "Today I urge the world not to turn away from the Rohingya's suffering and to take the action necessary to allow them to safely return to the homes they fled in terror," Raab said in a statement. The UNHCR is appealing for more than $1 billion to meet the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees, 860,000 of whom are sheltering in sprawling camps across the Cox's Bazar district of southeastern Bangladesh, having fled across the border from Myanmar. "The people living in Cox's Bazar face unimaginable hardship and many have been victims of violence," Raab said. "We have imposed sanctions on the perpetrators of this brutality, and this new funding will save lives in the camp and help Bangladesh become more resilient to disasters such as coronavirus." The Rohingya people are widely seen as illegal immigrants in Myanmar, denied citizenship and stripped of rights. Hundreds of thousands fled across the border during a 2017 military offensive in Myanmar, for which its government faces genocide charges at the UN's top court. Britain has sanctioned two Myanmar generals after a UN investigation found them responsible "for atrocities which amount to ethnic cleansing", according to the British foreign ministry's statement.

UK gives USD 63 million for Rohingya refugees at UN aid meeting

Britain said Thursday it had agreed a provisional trade deal with Norway, Switzerland and two other non-EU partners to ensure continuity after its Brexit divorce from the European Union.

The UK government said its arrangement with the European Free Trade Association — which also includes Iceland and Liechtenstein — would keep "the vast majority" of their trade tariff-free on January 1.

The EFTA countries are outside the EU. Three of them pay to ensure access to the bloc's single market under an overarching partnership called the European Economic Area (EEA). Switzerland has its own patchwork of deals with the EU.

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Britain, after this year, will lie outside the single market but is engaged in tough talks with Brussels for a new trading partnership.

"We have agreed with the EEA-EFTA states that we will put in place a continuity deal to ensure that trade flows continue at the end of the year," a source at the UK's Department for International Trade told AFP.&nbsp;

"This is a temporary arrangement whilst we finalise the more ambitious FTA we are negotiating," the source said, claiming "excellent progress" towards a free trade agreement with the EFTA bloc next year.

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Norway on Wednesday confirmed a temporary trade pact with Britain to take effect on January 1, after the two countries last month agreed a side deal on fishing rights.

Fisheries were one of the main stumbling blocks holding up a UK-EU deal as talks resumed on Thursday. If no deal is done, Britain and the EU will revert to more onerous trading terms governed by the World Trade Organization.

Britain said Thursday it had agreed a provisional trade deal with Norway, Switzerland and two other non-EU partners to ensure continuity after its Brexit divorce from the European Union.

Britain said Thursday it had agreed a provisional trade deal with Norway, Switzerland and two other non-EU partners to ensure continuity after its Brexit divorce from the European Union. The UK government said its arrangement with the European Free Trade Association — which also includes Iceland and Liechtenstein — would keep "the vast majority" of their trade tariff-free on January 1. The EFTA countries are outside the EU. Three of them pay to ensure access to the bloc's single market under an overarching partnership called the European Economic Area (EEA). Switzerland has its own patchwork of deals with the EU. Also read| EU is ready to negotiate. But UK says it's meaningless to resume talks Britain, after this year, will lie outside the single market but is engaged in tough talks with Brussels for a new trading partnership. "We have agreed with the EEA-EFTA states that we will put in place a continuity deal to ensure that trade flows continue at the end of the year," a source at the UK's Department for International Trade told AFP. "This is a temporary arrangement whilst we finalise the more ambitious FTA we are negotiating," the source said, claiming "excellent progress" towards a free trade agreement with the EFTA bloc next year. Also read| UK House of Lords rejects Brexit bill; big blow to Boris Johnson’s government Norway on Wednesday confirmed a temporary trade pact with Britain to take effect on January 1, after the two countries last month agreed a side deal on fishing rights. Fisheries were one of the main stumbling blocks holding up a UK-EU deal as talks resumed on Thursday. If no deal is done, Britain and the EU will revert to more onerous trading terms governed by the World Trade Organization.

UK seals temporary Brexit trade deal with EFTA nations

England's Care Quality Commission said that a large number of people with learning disability or Autism were getting "inhumane care" in specialist hospitals. The report by England's independent health and social care eve said that it could not be confident that patients' human rights were upheld.

The report looked at the use of seclusion, segregation and restraint in specialist units on people with autism or learning disability.

The commission found that people were kept segregated for duration ranging from 3 days to 13 years.

The report has recommended increasing community support to ensure people were not admitted to hospitals and for 'ministerial ownership' to ensure the implementation of changes. The use of seclusion and restraint has only been recommended by the commission in extreme cases.

England's Care Quality Commission said that a large number of people with learning disability or Autism were getting "inhumane care" in specialist hospitals. The report by England's independent health and social care eve said that it could not be confident that patients' human rights were upheld.

England's Care Quality Commission said that a large number of people with learning disability or Autism were getting "inhumane care" in specialist hospitals. The report by England's independent health and social care eve said that it could not be confident that patients' human rights were upheld. The report looked at the use of seclusion, segregation and restraint in specialist units on people with autism or learning disability. The commission found that people were kept segregated for duration ranging from 3 days to 13 years. The report has recommended increasing community support to ensure people were not admitted to hospitals and for 'ministerial ownership' to ensure the implementation of changes. The use of seclusion and restraint has only been recommended by the commission in extreme cases.

Patients with Autism get 'inhumane' treatment in hospitals: Report

The United Kingdom has announced a $63 million funding for Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh and urged the global community not to 'turn away from Rohingya's suffering'.

UK gives $63 mn for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

United Kingdom govt has imposed the tougher COVID-19 restrictions on the Greater Manchester region in Northern England as COVID-19 cases rise in the country.

UK imposes tougher COVID-19 restrictions on the Greater Manchester region in North England

The US charged six current and former members of Russia’s military intelligence agency for allegedly carrying out some of the world’s most destructive hacking attacks from 2015 to 2019.

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A report by a British newspaper claims UK PM Boris Johnson plans to resign, as he is unhappy with his salary. How does Johnson's salary of close to $196,000/year stack up against other world leaders? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

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EU negotiator Michel Barnier said Monday that Brussels was ready to pursue post-Brexit trade talks on the basis of "legal texts", but was waiting for a response from London.

The UK government, on its part, said there was no point resuming Brexit talks with the European Union without compromise from Brussels to recognise Britain's new-found sovereignty from next year.

"There's no point in negotiations proceeding as long as the EU sticks with this position. Such talks will be meaningless, and will take us no nearer to finding a workable solution," senior minister Michael Gove told parliament.

Gove also welcomed a new commitment from EU negotiator Michel Barnier to enshrine any talks in a legal document, after Britain had accused Brussels of dragging its feet in the countdown to a potential "no deal" separation at the end of this year.

"I confirmed that the EU remains available to intensify talks in London this week, on all subjects, and based on legal texts. We now wait for the UK's reaction," Barnier tweeted as Gove was speaking, following fresh talks with his UK counterpart David Frost.&nbsp;

Gove responded: "I welcome that and obviously we need to make sure we work on the basis of the proposed intensification that they propose. I prefer to look forward in optimism rather than back in anger."

EU negotiator Michel Barnier said Monday that Brussels was ready to pursue post-Brexit trade talks on the basis of "legal texts", but was waiting for a response from London.

EU negotiator Michel Barnier said Monday that Brussels was ready to pursue post-Brexit trade talks on the basis of "legal texts", but was waiting for a response from London. The UK government, on its part, said there was no point resuming Brexit talks with the European Union without compromise from Brussels to recognise Britain's new-found sovereignty from next year. "There's no point in negotiations proceeding as long as the EU sticks with this position. Such talks will be meaningless, and will take us no nearer to finding a workable solution," senior minister Michael Gove told parliament. Gove also welcomed a new commitment from EU negotiator Michel Barnier to enshrine any talks in a legal document, after Britain had accused Brussels of dragging its feet in the countdown to a potential "no deal" separation at the end of this year. "I confirmed that the EU remains available to intensify talks in London this week, on all subjects, and based on legal texts. We now wait for the UK's reaction," Barnier tweeted as Gove was speaking, following fresh talks with his UK counterpart David Frost. Gove responded: "I welcome that and obviously we need to make sure we work on the basis of the proposed intensification that they propose. I prefer to look forward in optimism rather than back in anger."

EU is ready to negotiate. But UK says it's meaningless to resume talks

The British government said on Sunday it still wanted to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union, despite deadlocked talks.

The UK had imposed a deadline of last week's EU summit for a deal &nbsp;and Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was now ready to walk away and prepare for a no-deal exit, after five decades of EU membership.

However, senior minister Michael Gove said on Sunday he was still hopeful there would be an agreement, telling TV interviews the door remained "ajar" if the EU would change its position.

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The two sides disagree on the rules for fair competition, how these rules will be policed and how much access EU fishing fleets will get to UK waters.

Britain wants to reassert sovereignty over its waters and have no EU legal oversight over the deal -- insisting it wants a simple trade deal of the kind the EU signed with Canada.

But the EU says Britain's situation is completely different to that of Canada.

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"I want a deal, I'm keen to conclude one but it takes both sides to compromise in order for there to be one. The EU is not doing so at the moment," Gove told Sky News, adding that the EU did not seem serious in their desire to reach a deal.

Chief European negotiator Michel Barnier and his British counterpart David Frost are due to discuss the structure of talks on Monday, according to the European Commission.

"The ball is in his court," Gove said of Barnier.&nbsp;

Failure to strike a deal would see Britain and Europe revert to World Trade Organization terms, with higher tariffs and quotas, potentially devastating for economies already weakened by the pandemic.

The British government said on Sunday it still wanted to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union, despite deadlocked talks. The UK had imposed a deadline of last week's EU summit for a deal and Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was now ready to walk away and prepare for a no-deal exit, after five decades of EU membership.

The British government said on Sunday it still wanted to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union, despite deadlocked talks. The UK had imposed a deadline of last week's EU summit for a deal and Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was now ready to walk away and prepare for a no-deal exit, after five decades of EU membership. However, senior minister Michael Gove said on Sunday he was still hopeful there would be an agreement, telling TV interviews the door remained "ajar" if the EU would change its position. Also read: UK says Brexit trade talks are 'over' unless EU shifts The two sides disagree on the rules for fair competition, how these rules will be policed and how much access EU fishing fleets will get to UK waters. Britain wants to reassert sovereignty over its waters and have no EU legal oversight over the deal -- insisting it wants a simple trade deal of the kind the EU signed with Canada. But the EU says Britain's situation is completely different to that of Canada. Also read: As virus surges and Brexit bears down, Boris Johnson stalls for time "I want a deal, I'm keen to conclude one but it takes both sides to compromise in order for there to be one. The EU is not doing so at the moment," Gove told Sky News, adding that the EU did not seem serious in their desire to reach a deal. Chief European negotiator Michel Barnier and his British counterpart David Frost are due to discuss the structure of talks on Monday, according to the European Commission. "The ball is in his court," Gove said of Barnier. Failure to strike a deal would see Britain and Europe revert to World Trade Organization terms, with higher tariffs and quotas, potentially devastating for economies already weakened by the pandemic.

UK says door remains 'ajar' for post-Brexit trade deal

Europe is grappling with the second wave of coronavirus and the governments are raising to impose stricter restrictions but the question is is it too late to? Watch report.

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The United Kingdom is currently facing a resurgence in the number of COVID-19 cases - especially in England.

Owing to this, many including the opposition are calling for another shutdown in the country for two weeks. The “circuit breaker”, they claim, could save thousands of lives. This is backed by a new scientific study. But the British government continues to resist the idea of a complete lockdown.

Instead, the government opted for a three-tier system of measures to slow the spread of coronavirus. Liverpool is the first area in the country to be on the highest alert - where bars, gyms, and many other businesses continue to remain shut.

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In Northern Ireland, a UK territory, tough anti-coronavirus measures were announced which include the shutdown of restaurants and schools.

Many believe a short lockdown in England could sharply reduce the number of infections in the country, and would also evenly spread out the economic consequences.

The leader of the opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer on Tuesday urged the government to enforce a two-three week long lockdown.&nbsp;

Many of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s scientific advisors also backed the call for a complete shutdown.

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The study paints a grim picture of what’s to come in the UK: If daily deaths surpass 200 by the last week of October, at least 80,000 more Britons would be dead by the end of 2020. If a lockdown is enforced now, at least 40,000 of those lives could be saved.

"The optimal time for a break is always now; there are no good epidemiological reasons to delay the break," the study added. It was co-authored by Graham Medley, a member of the government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies. Matt Keeling of the government's pandemic modelling subgroup also contributed to the study.

The United Kingdom is currently facing a resurgence in the number of COVID-19 cases - especially in England. Owing to this, many including the opposition are calling for another shutdown in the country for two weeks.

The United Kingdom is currently facing a resurgence in the number of COVID-19 cases - especially in England. Owing to this, many including the opposition are calling for another shutdown in the country for two weeks. The “circuit breaker”, they claim, could save thousands of lives. This is backed by a new scientific study. But the British government continues to resist the idea of a complete lockdown. Instead, the government opted for a three-tier system of measures to slow the spread of coronavirus. Liverpool is the first area in the country to be on the highest alert - where bars, gyms, and many other businesses continue to remain shut. Also read: EU pushes UK to budge at 'critical stage' in Brexit talks In Northern Ireland, a UK territory, tough anti-coronavirus measures were announced which include the shutdown of restaurants and schools. Many believe a short lockdown in England could sharply reduce the number of infections in the country, and would also evenly spread out the economic consequences. The leader of the opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer on Tuesday urged the government to enforce a two-three week long lockdown. Many of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s scientific advisors also backed the call for a complete shutdown. Also read: BCG vaccine to be tested in UK for effectiveness against COVID-19 The study paints a grim picture of what’s to come in the UK: If daily deaths surpass 200 by the last week of October, at least 80,000 more Britons would be dead by the end of 2020. If a lockdown is enforced now, at least 40,000 of those lives could be saved. "The optimal time for a break is always now; there are no good epidemiological reasons to delay the break," the study added. It was co-authored by Graham Medley, a member of the government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies. Matt Keeling of the government's pandemic modelling subgroup also contributed to the study.

UK: Study says a fresh shutdown could save at least 40,000 lives

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday impose a tiered system of further restrictions on parts of England as the COVID-19 outbreak accelerates, though anger is rising at the cost of the stringent curtailment of freedoms.

UK PM Boris Johnson to unveil three-tier lockdown plan

With coronavirus cases skyrocketing in Britain again, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the House of Commons about a three-tier lockdown plan to focus on areas where the potentially deadly virus is spreading.

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Experts in Britain have warned of a 'mass violation of rights' after 'contact-trac app' users' data collected by pubs and restaurants has reportedly been sold on to third parties.

According to The Times, contact-tracing data required by the NHS Test and Trace scheme has been harvested by tech companies on behalf of hospitality venues since they reopened in June.

The experts raised concerns that the firm might not be able to protect personal data held on its servers.

Tech Companies collecting data have reportedly created privacy policies which allow the firms to store users’ data for up to 25 years and share it with third parties.

People who have tested positive for COVID-19 use the Government’s contact tracing website to input the details of individuals they have been in contact with, so they can be asked to self-isolate.

A number of such “contact tracing” apps have recently had their trials and many of the developers readily admit that the technology has not yet proven that it can slow the spread of the virus.

Meanwhile, a new Council of Europe report has identified a number of shortcomings in the protection of privacy and personal data in some of the legal and technical measures adopted by governments to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic among the several countries.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Experts in Britain have warned of a 'mass violation of rights' after 'contact-trac app' users' data collected by pubs and restaurants has reportedly been sold on to third parties.

Experts in Britain have warned of a 'mass violation of rights' after 'contact-trac app' users' data collected by pubs and restaurants has reportedly been sold on to third parties. According to The Times, contact-tracing data required by the NHS Test and Trace scheme has been harvested by tech companies on behalf of hospitality venues since they reopened in June. The experts raised concerns that the firm might not be able to protect personal data held on its servers. Tech Companies collecting data have reportedly created privacy policies which allow the firms to store users’ data for up to 25 years and share it with third parties. People who have tested positive for COVID-19 use the Government’s contact tracing website to input the details of individuals they have been in contact with, so they can be asked to self-isolate. A number of such “contact tracing” apps have recently had their trials and many of the developers readily admit that the technology has not yet proven that it can slow the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, a new Council of Europe report has identified a number of shortcomings in the protection of privacy and personal data in some of the legal and technical measures adopted by governments to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic among the several countries. (With inputs from agencies)

Mass violation of rights: Contact-tracing data harvested from pubs and restaurants being sold on

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Race to find a vaccine against coronavirus is on. Research, test and trials are going on in all corners of the world. But now, a new approach is being adopted in global fight against the pandemic. BCG tuberculosis vaccine will now be tested on frontline care workers in Britain for its effectiveness against COVID-19.

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used to protect against tuberculosis. However, researchers are drawn towards the broad innate immune-system response the BCG vaccine elicits. This immune response is shown to protect against infection or severe illness with other respiratory pathogens.

"BCG has been shown to boost immunity in a generalised way, which may offer some protection against COVID-19," Professor John Campbell, of the University of Exeter Medical School, said.

"We are seeking to establish whether the BCG vaccine could help protect people who are at risk of COVID-19. If it does, we could save lives by administering or topping up this readily available and cost-effective vaccination."

The UK study is part of an existing Australian-led trial, which launched in April and also has arms in the Netherlands, Spain and Brazil. The BCG vaccine is also being tested as a protection against COVID-19 in South Africa.

The British trial is recruiting volunteers ahead of winter months that officials have warned may be tough as the country grapples with a second wave of infections.

The trial`s UK arm, which is being run from Exeter, southwest England, is seeking to recruit 1,000 people who work in care homes and community healthcare nearby.

Meanwhile, UK is preparing to put in place a three-tier lockdown regime. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the outline on Monday.

The three-tier system is meant to clarify the patchwork of rules for England that has evolved since infection rates started to climb again in September, according to reports.

(With agency inputs)

Race to find a vaccine against coronavirus is on. Research, test and trials are going on in all corners of the world. But now, a new approach is being adopted in global fight against the pandemic.

Race to find a vaccine against coronavirus is on. Research, test and trials are going on in all corners of the world. But now, a new approach is being adopted in global fight against the pandemic. BCG tuberculosis vaccine will now be tested on frontline care workers in Britain for its effectiveness against COVID-19. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used to protect against tuberculosis. However, researchers are drawn towards the broad innate immune-system response the BCG vaccine elicits. This immune response is shown to protect against infection or severe illness with other respiratory pathogens. "BCG has been shown to boost immunity in a generalised way, which may offer some protection against COVID-19," Professor John Campbell, of the University of Exeter Medical School, said. "We are seeking to establish whether the BCG vaccine could help protect people who are at risk of COVID-19. If it does, we could save lives by administering or topping up this readily available and cost-effective vaccination." The UK study is part of an existing Australian-led trial, which launched in April and also has arms in the Netherlands, Spain and Brazil. The BCG vaccine is also being tested as a protection against COVID-19 in South Africa. The British trial is recruiting volunteers ahead of winter months that officials have warned may be tough as the country grapples with a second wave of infections. The trial`s UK arm, which is being run from Exeter, southwest England, is seeking to recruit 1,000 people who work in care homes and community healthcare nearby. Meanwhile, UK is preparing to put in place a three-tier lockdown regime. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the outline on Monday. The three-tier system is meant to clarify the patchwork of rules for England that has evolved since infection rates started to climb again in September, according to reports. (With agency inputs)

BCG vaccine to be tested in UK for effectiveness against COVID-19

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Australia's right-wing former prime minister Tony Abbott registered as an agent of foreign influence Friday, after controversially taking up a role as a trade advisor to the UK government.

Abbott -- who lost his seat in parliament at the last election -- is registered under the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme, which is designed to monitor outside influence over Australian public life.

The scheme is similar to the United States' Foreign Agents Registration Act, and was introduced in late 2018 amid concerns about growing Chinese lobbying efforts Down Under.

"Anthony John Abbott" -- "Occupation: Former Prime Minister" -- appeared on register Friday as "an unpaid adviser to the UK Board of Trade. The role is to advocate for free and fair trade especially trade with the UK and its allies."

Abbott's 2013-2015 tenure was marked by hardline policies on illegal immigration, opposition to same-sex marriage and scepticism of man-made climate change.

His appointment prompted outrage in Britain, where he was pilloried as a "climate change-denying, Trump-worshipping misogynist" and raised questions in Australia about whether a former prime minister should work for a foreign state.

In 2014, Abbott -- an ardent monarchist -- reintroduced knights and dames to the Australian honours system, and his subsequent decision to knight Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip was met with ridicule and disbelief.

The titles have since been removed from the honours system by his successor.

Abbott's party mate, Australia's former minister of foreign affairs Alexander Downer also appears on the register, working as a trade advisor to Britain's Iberian enclave of Gibraltar.

Australia's right-wing former prime minister Tony Abbott registered as an agent of foreign influence Friday, after controversially taking up a role as a trade advisor to the UK government.

Australia's right-wing former prime minister Tony Abbott registered as an agent of foreign influence Friday, after controversially taking up a role as a trade advisor to the UK government. Abbott -- who lost his seat in parliament at the last election -- is registered under the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme, which is designed to monitor outside influence over Australian public life. The scheme is similar to the United States' Foreign Agents Registration Act, and was introduced in late 2018 amid concerns about growing Chinese lobbying efforts Down Under. "Anthony John Abbott" -- "Occupation: Former Prime Minister" -- appeared on register Friday as "an unpaid adviser to the UK Board of Trade. The role is to advocate for free and fair trade especially trade with the UK and its allies." Abbott's 2013-2015 tenure was marked by hardline policies on illegal immigration, opposition to same-sex marriage and scepticism of man-made climate change. His appointment prompted outrage in Britain, where he was pilloried as a "climate change-denying, Trump-worshipping misogynist" and raised questions in Australia about whether a former prime minister should work for a foreign state. In 2014, Abbott -- an ardent monarchist -- reintroduced knights and dames to the Australian honours system, and his subsequent decision to knight Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip was met with ridicule and disbelief. The titles have since been removed from the honours system by his successor. Abbott's party mate, Australia's former minister of foreign affairs Alexander Downer also appears on the register, working as a trade advisor to Britain's Iberian enclave of Gibraltar.

Aussie ex-PM registers as foreign agent over UK role

A British Parliamentary Defence Committee report has claimed that Huawei has colluded with the Chinese state. The UK govt had decided to snap ties Huawei in July.

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A textbook in the UK has attacked Hinduism and India. The book claims that Hindus turn to terrorism to defend faith and that apparently Hinduism justifies self-defence and&nbsp;that is the reason why India has nuclear weapons.

If this sounds too much, wait till you read ahead.

Terror is an understatement when describing British colonialism.

In the year 1943, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill starved four million Indians to death which was termed as "the bengal famine". Then, in 1919, in the Jalianwala Bagh massacre, over 1,000 Indians were killed in cold blood by one British general, Reginald Dyer

In the years 1951 to 1960, during the Mau Mau uprising, Kenyans were raped and tortured in concentration camps. At least 100,000 of them are estimated to have died.

If these aren't instances of terror, what are they? The British students will not be able to answer this question because their textbooks do not get the meaning of terror. How else do you explain one British schoolbook linking Hinduism to terrorism?

A book on religious studies claims that Hinduism justifies self-defence. It says Hindus will take up arms and that's the reason why India has nuclear weapons.

Our question, then, is that why does the UK have nuclear weapons? Last we checked, it was not governed by Hindu laws, and neither is secular India.

We are still unsure if linking&nbsp;Hinduism to terrorism is weirder or&nbsp;linking Hindu scriptures to India's nuclear arsenal. This is just one of the many things wrong with the British education system. It is misleading, myopic&nbsp;and custom-made to glorify Britons vis-a-vis others.

British schools also exclude British colonialism from their syllabus. School students are not taught about the terror called British Raj.&nbsp;Their textbooks go on and on about the Nazi concentration camps, the American Civil war,&nbsp;Victorian England, episodes like the plague, the great fire of London.&nbsp;

However, the British East India company, Boer war, Jalianwala Bagh, Bengal famile and such episodes are missing from the textbooks.

These are things too uncomfortable to discuss. So, they whitewash the history and&nbsp;keep an entire country in the dark. Nearly 32 per cent of Britons are proud of their former empire,&nbsp;33 per cent think British colonies were better-off colonised and 27 per cent&nbsp;of them wish Britain still had its empire.

A textbook in the UK has attacked Hinduism and India. The book claims that Hindus turn to terrorism to defend faith and that apparently Hinduism justifies self-defence and that is the reason why India has nuclear weapons.

A textbook in the UK has attacked Hinduism and India. The book claims that Hindus turn to terrorism to defend faith and that apparently Hinduism justifies self-defence and that is the reason why India has nuclear weapons. If this sounds too much, wait till you read ahead. Terror is an understatement when describing British colonialism. In the year 1943, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill starved four million Indians to death which was termed as "the bengal famine". Then, in 1919, in the Jalianwala Bagh massacre, over 1,000 Indians were killed in cold blood by one British general, Reginald Dyer In the years 1951 to 1960, during the Mau Mau uprising, Kenyans were raped and tortured in concentration camps. At least 100,000 of them are estimated to have died. If these aren't instances of terror, what are they? The British students will not be able to answer this question because their textbooks do not get the meaning of terror. How else do you explain one British schoolbook linking Hinduism to terrorism? A book on religious studies claims that Hinduism justifies self-defence. It says Hindus will take up arms and that's the reason why India has nuclear weapons. Our question, then, is that why does the UK have nuclear weapons? Last we checked, it was not governed by Hindu laws, and neither is secular India. We are still unsure if linking Hinduism to terrorism is weirder or linking Hindu scriptures to India's nuclear arsenal. This is just one of the many things wrong with the British education system. It is misleading, myopic and custom-made to glorify Britons vis-a-vis others. British schools also exclude British colonialism from their syllabus. School students are not taught about the terror called British Raj. Their textbooks go on and on about the Nazi concentration camps, the American Civil war, Victorian England, episodes like the plague, the great fire of London. However, the British East India company, Boer war, Jalianwala Bagh, Bengal famile and such episodes are missing from the textbooks. These are things too uncomfortable to discuss. So, they whitewash the history and keep an entire country in the dark. Nearly 32 per cent of Britons are proud of their former empire, 33 per cent think British colonies were better-off colonised and 27 per cent of them wish Britain still had its empire.

White-washing history: British school book claims Hindus justify terrorism

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