London, Nov 29, 2024 (AFP) - UK transport secretary quits in setback for Starmer

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Louise Haigh resigned as Britain's transport secretary on Friday after revelations that she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence before becoming a member of parliament. Her resignation is the first by a member of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet since his Labour party won power at a general election in July. She handed in her notice after media reports emerged on Thursday evening that she had incorrectly told police her work mobile phone was......

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Geneva, Nov 29, 2024 (AFP) - Iran, Europeans to pursue dialogue 'in near future': Iranian diplomat

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