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LONDON, June 17 (UPI) -- The naming of British diplomat John Sawers as new chief of the spy agency MI6 is a surprise move because he is an outsider, analysts say. Sawers, the British Permanent Representative to the United Nations has close ties to the Labor Party leadership. This week, he became the first outsider to head MI6 in more than 40 years, replacing the retiring John Scarlett, The Times of London reported Wednesday. Analysts told The Times the hiring of Sawers as MI6's new "C," rather than the agency's current deputy chief, means the government has gone for a trusted... [read full story]
Some of the most famous outfits worn by Grace Kelly, the most elegant leading lady of her era, are to go on display in a new exhibition at the V&A museum in London. Roya Nikkhah, Arts Correspondent Grace Kelly: Among the...
Alastair Cook will remain with the England Performance Squad in Pretoria as he seeks to overcome a bulging disk in his back Buy this photo England today announced Alastair Cook will remain in Pretoria while the remainder of the...
