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Boris Johnson urged UK to continue Saudi arms sales after funeral bombing

Letters between foreign secretary and Liam Fox reveal UK weapons exports were under review following the bombing of a funeral in Yemen

Boris Johnson urged UK to continue Saudi arms sales after funeral bombing
The Guardian view on Yemen and UK arms sales: immoral, whatever the law decides

Editorial: Thousands of civilians have died in almost two years of war and Saudi-led airstrikes have hit weddings, funerals, schools and hospitals. British weapons exports to Riyadh must stop

The Guardian view on Yemen and UK arms sales: immoral, whatever the law decides
Iraq war claims unit to be shut down, says UK defence secretary

Michael Fallon says decision to disband team investigating claims against British forces follows solicitor being struck off

Iraq war claims unit to be shut down, says UK defence secretary
Iranians turn out in force for rallies after call for Trump response

President says large crowds at events marking anniversary of 1979 revolution reflect anger towards new US leadership

Iranians turn out in force for rallies after call for Trump response