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After the pomp, the politics

Behind closed doors: Today will see talks between Cameron and Obama

Barack Obama's visit to the UK turned from ceremony to politics today, with a press conference and a speech to both houses of parliament.

Obama: UK and US still lead the world

Barack Obama used his speech to British lawmakers to outline a blueprint for how to maintain western influence

Britain and America's shared values will continue to shape the world, Barack Obama has told the UK's lawmakers.

Special relationship 'stronger than ever'

Cameron and Obama held a joint press conference in Lancaster House

Barack Obama has claimed the US' partnership with Britain is at a high point, during a joint press conference in central London.

Cameron and Obama to fix 'relationship problems'

David Cameron and Barack Obama: A 'robust' relationship?

Barack Obama's visit to Britain is partly motivated by a desire to improve "cooling" relations with David Cameron, it has been claimed.

Eight years later: UK's Iraq operation finally ends

End of the road for UK forces in Iraq

The final withdrawal of British forces from Iraq takes place today - eight years after UK service personnel entered the country.

Obama's lure still potent for UK politicians

Obama trip could be an opportunity to reflect

Labour is to discuss election strategies with Barack Obama's staff - while the coalition government hires one.

Obama looks like a 'mobster', Ken Livingstone says

Obama: Mobster killing?

The killing of Osama bin Laden has made US President Barack Obama look like a "mobster", Ken Livingstone has said.

UK vows vigilance after Bin Laden death

Osama Bin Laden killed by US special forces in Pakistan

David Cameron has warned Britain will have to be "particularly vigilant" after US special forces killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan.

Prince Charles checks in on Obama

Prince Chalres will fly to Washington in a private jet

Prince Charles will meet with Barack Obama in Washington this week as he undertakes a two day trip to the US.

Senators demand Lockerbie inquiry

The memorial in Lockerbie, Scotland. Many of the 270 victims were American

US politicians have reacted with scorn following a report into London's involvement in the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

Wikileaks: Cluster bomb plot to 'mislead parliament'

Cluster 'bomblets' can remin unexploded for years if not decades, potentially killing civilians

Cables suggest UK officials made a deal with America to allow the US to maintain stockpiles of cluster bombs on British soil.

Payback at last: Guantanamo detainees to receive compensation

British Guantanamo detainees claim British security services colluded in their extradition

The British victims of Guantanamo Bay will be offered millions of pounds in compensation today, as the government desperately tries to keep their cases out of court.

Defiant Bush puts UK on waterboarding defensive

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was reportedly waterboarded 183 times - but Bush claims doing so saved lives

The Foreign Office has defended Britain's dependence on the US and other countries for help in the fight against terrorism, after George Bush's defiant 'waterboarding' comments.

Cable under fire for allowing execution drug sale

Vince Cable allowed the chemical to be sold, campaigners said

Vince Cable was the subject of a scathing attack from human rights groups today, after he refused to prevent a UK company supplying a drug used in executions.

Obama offers condolences for Afghan death

President Obama offered mr Cameron his condolences for the death

President Obama has called David Cameron to offer his condolences for the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove.

Clegg takes Iraq war message to New York

Clegg speaks at the UN

Nick Clegg has launched into a thinly-veiled attack on Britain and America's decision to invade Iraq while visiting New York.

Nick Clegg goes to the White House

It is Mr Clegg's first real round of international diplomaacy since becoming DPM

Nick Clegg will make his first visit to the White House today, for talks with opposite number Joe Biden.

Blair receives Liberty Medal

Blair recieved the award despite condemnation from anti-war campaigners

Tony Blair has received the Liberty Medal in the US for his role in the Northern Ireland peace negotiations.

Blair and Hague lash out at Koran burning plans

Some MPs claim their privacy has been violated in the phone hacking row

Foreign secretary William Hague has followed Tony Blair in joining the international chorus of condemnation against a small church in the US which intends to burn copies of the Koran.

Blair on Bush: A true idealist

Bush was 'a true idealist', according to Tony Blair.

Tony Blair has included gushing praise for George Bush in his memoirs, describing him as "a true idealist".

Cancer specialists 'not consulted' over Megrahi release

Meghrahi upon his release

Four cancer specialists closely involved in the treatment of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi have said they were not consulted before his release.

Obama protects Americans against British libel law

Obama has signed the law protecting US citizens from British libel law

President Barack Obama has signed a law defending US writers and journalists and academics from British libel cases.

Death row cell for Trafalgar Square

The replica cwell will be set up in the courtyard of St Martins in the Field, in Trafalgar Square

Activists are setting up a life-sized death row cell in Trafalgar Square to highlight the plight of a British citizen awaiting execution in Texas.

Megrahi release: Cardinal condemns US justice system

Megrahi (l) arrives in Libya

American anger at the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi reflects their "culture of vengeance", the head of the Scottish Roman Catholic Church has said.

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