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Stories for October 7th 2017
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Saturday, October 7th 2017 - 07:54 UTC
“Coup” to remove Theresa May is exposed and fizzles out; senior cabinet members rallies round the PM
Prime Minister Theresa May has brushed aside calls from rebel Tory MPs to stand aside, insisting that she would carry on providing “calm leadership” at the head of the Government. In her first public appearance since her chaotic party conference speech in Manchester on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said she had the “full support” of her Cabinet.
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Saturday, October 7th 2017 - 07:34 UTC
Madrid apologizes to Catalonians injured during police crackdown but blames local government
A top Spanish government official in Catalonia has expressed regret about those injured when police cracked down on people taking part in a banned referendum.
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Saturday, October 7th 2017 - 07:04 UTC
UK's Newton Fund sponsors scientific research in six Latin American countries
The Newton Fund, a UK Government initiative, has announced the opening of applications for scientific researchers of six Latin American countries (among them, Argentina) to take part in regional workshops on biodiversity or travel grants to the United Kingdom.
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Saturday, October 7th 2017 - 06:47 UTC
China's National Golden Week holiday becoming a jackpot for London
A week-long national holiday in China is providing a much-needed boost for the entertainment and retail industry in London, with Chinese tourists taking advantage of the dip in exchange rates. China's National Day Golden Week holiday is arguably one of the biggest events in the consumer calendar.
