Blair defends Saudi deal decision
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Tony Blair has hit back on "cash for honours" allegations and criticism over the dropping of a Saudi arms inquiry.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair shrugged off criticism of his close alliance with US President George W. Bush ahead of a visit to Washington, calling such links &quot;part of the job&quot;.
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair, questioned twice in an investigation into whether political honors such as knighthoods were traded for cash, insisted Friday he would not let the inquiry force him from office.
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Britain is &quot;not playing games&quot; by insisting on its &quot;red lines&quot; at a crunch EU summit, Prime Minister Tony Blair&#39;s spokesman said Friday, reiterating that he is ready to block a deal if necessary.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair defended an extradition treaty with the United States shortly before lawmakers began an emergency debate on the issue Wednesday, as three British bankers prepared to be sent to Texas to face Enron-related fraud charges.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair's office denied reports Thursday that Britain had struck a deal to allow the Lockerbie bomber to complete his prison sentence in Libya, but acknowledged that authorities were considering a second appeal from the convicted attacker.
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The British Attorney General has defended the controversial decision to end a corruption inquiry into defence manufacturer BAE Systems, saying Saudi Arabia's &quot;particular constitutional position&quot; was one of the main reasons behind the choice.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair defended his nation's close alliance with the United States on Tuesday and dismissed charges that the relationship has damaged Britain's credibility in the Middle East.Comment
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The government defended Prime Minister Tony Blair for staying on holiday in Egypt after tidal waves killed tens of thousands in Southeast Asia, including a number of Britons, saying he had earned a rest and there was no reason for him to come home.
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Tony Blair today defended the decision to stop a Serious Fraud Office inquiry into the Â£43bn arms deal.
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The prime minister insisted no decision had yet been taken on sending British troops to relieve US allies in Iraq. Repeatedly challenged at prime minister&#39;s question time, Mr Blair said it was a military decision
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King Abdullah accuses Britain of failing to act on Saudi anti-terrorist information.
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LONDON, Oct 13  - British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday rejected charges from the Conservative opposition that he &quot;misrepresented&quot; intelligence used to make the case for invading Iraq.
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair shrugged off criticism of his close alliance with US President George W Bush on Thursday ahead of a visit to Washington, calling such links &quot;part of the job&quot;.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair refused to apologise for the Iraq war, as he linked the future of Iraq to Britain's national security.
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LONDON, June 7 â Confronted today with fresh allegations of impropriety in a major British arms deal with Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Tony Blair once again defended his decision to cancel an official inquiry into the multi-billion-dollar agreement.
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US support is crucial for progress on the Middle East peace process and on problems in the wider region, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said, defending London's close ties to Washington.