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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Friday proposed to ban adverts for foods high in fat, salt, and sugar from the city’s transport network in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. The mayor also suggested a ban on new hot-food takeaways opening within 400 meters (yards) of schools, his office announced. “Child obesity in London is a ticking time bomb and I am determined to act,” Khan said. “It can’t be […]
by James PHEBY Agence France-Press LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – US President Donald Trump made a rare apology on Friday over his decision to re-tweet anti-Muslim videos posted by a British far-right group, a move which strained tensions with London. “If you’re telling me they’re horrible racist people, I would certainly apologize if you’d like me to do that,” he told ITV’s Good Morning Britain, referring to the group Britain First. Trump sparked outrage in Britain […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan was heckled by residents on Thursday (June 15) as he spoke during a visit to the scene of a fire that gutted a 24-storey apartment block killing at least 17 people. As he delivered his remarks live on television, Khan was repeatedly interrupted by frustrated residents. He began his news conference by stating: “Understandably the residents are very angry and have genuine questions that demand answers..,” […]
by Brian Knowlton Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at London’s mayor Sadiq Khan, accusing him of downplaying the threat of terrorism a day after knife-wielding men mowed down and stabbed revelers in the British capital. London’s mayor swiftly shot down the United States president’s remarks, made in a series of overnight tweets, as critics accused Trump of exploiting a terror attack for political gain. A spokesperson said […]
LONDON, United States (AFP) — Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on Thursday urged Londoners to remain “calm and vigilant” after a woman was killed and five people injured in a city center knife attack. Police meanwhile probed possible terrorist links following the arrest of a 19-year-old man at the scene of the incident which took place late on Wednesday in Russell Square. Early indications however showed that mental health was a “significant factor” in the […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – by Dario Thuburn London became the first major Western capital to elect a Muslim mayor on Friday as Labour claimed victory for its candidate Sadiq Khan despite setbacks elsewhere in Britain for the main national opposition party. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn hailed Khan’s win over Conservative Zac Goldsmith, after a bitter campaign in which Prime Minister David Cameron sought to link Khan to Islamic extremists. “Congratulations Sadiq Khan. Can’t wait […]
