The Amritsar massacre, 100 years ago this Saturday in which British troops opened fire on thousands of unarmed protestors, remains one of the darkest hours of British colonial rule in India. Known in India as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, it is still an emotive subject with many demanding a British apology — which so far […]
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British comedian Ken Dodd dies age 90
LIVERPOOL: British comedian Ken Dodd, a legendary variety performer known for his unruly hair and buck teeth, has died at the age of 90, his publicist said Monday. Dodd, from Liverpool in northwest England, won millions of fans with his epic stand-up shows filled with non-stop jokes, in which he brandished his trademark colourful “tickling […]
EU opens next Brexit phase with warning of troubles ahead
EU leaders formally agreed Friday to open crucial talks on a future relationship with Britain but warned they would be even tougher than the first torturous phase of negotiations. A day after applauding British Prime Minister at a summit in Brussels for the progress made so far, her 27 counterparts endorsed an interim deal on […]