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Scotland snaring ban would be a “catastrophic blow” to threatened bird species A decision by the Scottish government to ban the use of snares would prove to be catastrophic to threatened bird species in the country including the iconic capercaillie. BASC Scotland put forward proposals for the retention of modern snares as part of the… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has met key members of North Wales Police Crime Commission and the firearms licensing department to address concerns following a recent meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel. During the meeting, in September, it was suggested that people should have a firearms licence for each gun they… Read more »
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Tony Blair has described Iraq as a “noble mission” and warned it was “important for the world” that Britain and the US succeeded in creating a democracy there. The prime minister was speaking in a press conference with US president George Bush, where both men admitted the situation in Iraq was “tough” and “daunting” but… Read more »
Tony Blair will today fly to Washington for talks with George Bush, as a key report urged a withdrawal of US troops from Iraq within 18 months. The Iraq Study Group, a bipartisan committee of senior US statesmen, said most American troops should leave their combat role by early 2008 and also urged greater cooperation… Read more »
