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British Airways Scrap 100 Flights To Cut Noise For Queen's Funeral
British Airways will scrap 100 flights from its London Heathrow base on Monday and re-time others as the airport, airlines and air traffic controllers work to minimize noise during Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
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UK University Strikes Air Quality Research Pact With Indian Institute
A British university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) based in Pune to identify joint research interests in the fields of air quality management, alternative fuels, power train and electric vehicle technology.
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US Air Force F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes In North Sea, Pilot Missing
A US fighter jet on a training mission from a British Royal Air Force base in eastern England crashed in the North Sea on Monday, the US Air Force said.
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US Refuses To Extradite Diplomat Wife In Teen's Death, UK "Disappointed"
Britain on Friday rebuked the United States for refusing to extradite a diplomat's wife charged over a car crash that killed a British teenager, calling it a "denial of justice".
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Fancy A Proper Indian Curry In France? Now You Can Fly One In
British expatriates based in France have set a new takeaway trend for Indian food by chartering a flight to deliver their curry from the UK. The flight, dubbed "Curry Air" by local media, will deliver popular dishes from the Akash Tandoori Restaurant in Portsmouth at a charge of around 36 euros per head to Bordeaux on Saturday.
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British Police Arrest Man Trying To Force Entry Into US Military Base
US military personnel fired shots as they stopped a man who tried to force his way into a military base in central England used by the US air force on Monday, police said.
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British DJ Hosts World's Highest Party On Everest
Top British DJ Paul Oakenfold braved thinning air and freezing temperatures to host the "highest party on earth" at Everest base camp on Tuesday, playing to around 100 climbers -- all in full mountain gear.
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Aston Martin To Redevelop Former Air Force Base Into Second Plant In UK
St Athan was selected as the site for Aston Martin's second manufacturing plant in UK from 20 potential global locations as part of the company's Second Century Plan. The British luxury carmaker's investment into this factory is part of its wider industrial expansion plans that will create 1,000 new jobs across its two manufacturing sites by 2020.
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Japanese, British Fighter Planes Meet For First Time Since World War II
British fighter planes will take on Japanese aircraft for the first time since World War Two in aerial combat drills following the arrival in Japan on Saturday of four Royal Air Force Typhoon Eurofighters.
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'Grave Differences' Hamper US, Russia Deal On Syria Truce
The United States and Russia on Sunday tried to finalise a ceasefire deal for Syria, a second this year after a first collapsed, but US President Barack Obama said "grave differences" remained and the fighting on the ground continued.
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Air Raids on ISIS Will Make Britain 'Safer': Michael Fallon
British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said today that Royal Air Force strikes against the Islamic State group will make British streets safer.
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Britain Sends 8 More Warplanes to Cyprus for Syria Air Strikes
Britain has sent eight more warplanes to its base is Cyprus to join air strike missions against ISIS in Syria, defence minister Michael Fallon said today.
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British Bombers Take Off From Cyprus Base After UK Parliament Vote
British fighter jets took off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus early today shortly after Britain's parliament voted to bomb Islamic State targets in Syria, a Reuters witness said.
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British Forces in Cyprus Move Migrants, Deny UK Asylum Chances
The 114 migrants who landed at a British air base on Cyprus last week were moved to another military facility Tuesday, officials said, warning that the island would not become a conduit for immigration.
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Pilot Killed as US Navy Jet Crashes Near UK Base
A US F-18 fighter jet crashed near a British air base today, killing the pilot, police and the US Embassy in London said.
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British Airways Scrap 100 Flights To Cut Noise For Queen's Funeral
British Airways will scrap 100 flights from its London Heathrow base on Monday and re-time others as the airport, airlines and air traffic controllers work to minimize noise during Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
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UK University Strikes Air Quality Research Pact With Indian Institute
A British university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) based in Pune to identify joint research interests in the fields of air quality management, alternative fuels, power train and electric vehicle technology.
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US Air Force F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes In North Sea, Pilot Missing
A US fighter jet on a training mission from a British Royal Air Force base in eastern England crashed in the North Sea on Monday, the US Air Force said.
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US Refuses To Extradite Diplomat Wife In Teen's Death, UK "Disappointed"
Britain on Friday rebuked the United States for refusing to extradite a diplomat's wife charged over a car crash that killed a British teenager, calling it a "denial of justice".
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Fancy A Proper Indian Curry In France? Now You Can Fly One In
British expatriates based in France have set a new takeaway trend for Indian food by chartering a flight to deliver their curry from the UK. The flight, dubbed "Curry Air" by local media, will deliver popular dishes from the Akash Tandoori Restaurant in Portsmouth at a charge of around 36 euros per head to Bordeaux on Saturday.
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British Police Arrest Man Trying To Force Entry Into US Military Base
US military personnel fired shots as they stopped a man who tried to force his way into a military base in central England used by the US air force on Monday, police said.
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British DJ Hosts World's Highest Party On Everest
Top British DJ Paul Oakenfold braved thinning air and freezing temperatures to host the "highest party on earth" at Everest base camp on Tuesday, playing to around 100 climbers -- all in full mountain gear.
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Aston Martin To Redevelop Former Air Force Base Into Second Plant In UK
St Athan was selected as the site for Aston Martin's second manufacturing plant in UK from 20 potential global locations as part of the company's Second Century Plan. The British luxury carmaker's investment into this factory is part of its wider industrial expansion plans that will create 1,000 new jobs across its two manufacturing sites by 2020.
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Japanese, British Fighter Planes Meet For First Time Since World War II
British fighter planes will take on Japanese aircraft for the first time since World War Two in aerial combat drills following the arrival in Japan on Saturday of four Royal Air Force Typhoon Eurofighters.
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'Grave Differences' Hamper US, Russia Deal On Syria Truce
The United States and Russia on Sunday tried to finalise a ceasefire deal for Syria, a second this year after a first collapsed, but US President Barack Obama said "grave differences" remained and the fighting on the ground continued.
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Air Raids on ISIS Will Make Britain 'Safer': Michael Fallon
British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said today that Royal Air Force strikes against the Islamic State group will make British streets safer.
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Britain Sends 8 More Warplanes to Cyprus for Syria Air Strikes
Britain has sent eight more warplanes to its base is Cyprus to join air strike missions against ISIS in Syria, defence minister Michael Fallon said today.
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British Bombers Take Off From Cyprus Base After UK Parliament Vote
British fighter jets took off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus early today shortly after Britain's parliament voted to bomb Islamic State targets in Syria, a Reuters witness said.
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British Forces in Cyprus Move Migrants, Deny UK Asylum Chances
The 114 migrants who landed at a British air base on Cyprus last week were moved to another military facility Tuesday, officials said, warning that the island would not become a conduit for immigration.
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Pilot Killed as US Navy Jet Crashes Near UK Base
A US F-18 fighter jet crashed near a British air base today, killing the pilot, police and the US Embassy in London said.
