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WATCH: Angelina Jolie thanks UK for support in tackling sexual violence in war zones
The Hollywood star and UN special envoy spoke at a British Film Institute event attended by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17253305.watch-angelina-jolie-thanks-uk-for-support-in-tackling-sexual-violence-in-war-zones/
Politicians press Justice Secretary for inquiry into Craig McClelland’s murder
The father-of-three was stabbed to death by a man who was ‘unlawfully at large’ after having been released from prison on a Home...
Mental health provision to be reviewed after Polmont deaths
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf announced an independent review following the deaths of two young people. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17253308.mental-health-provision-to-be-reviewed-after-polmont-deaths/
May faces Spanish opposition ahead of Brexit summit
Theresa May heads to Brussels on Saturday for talks ahead of a summit on Sunday expected to back her Brexit deal – but...
‘Caged’ Glasgow Christmas tree tweets again from new home
The tree in Glasgow was placed in a new location last year after locals complained about its appearance in 2016. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17253311.caged-glasgow-christmas-tree-tweets-again-from-new-home/
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir receives Edinburgh Award
The honour recognises the contribution he has made to the city, to sport and to motor neurone disease awareness and research. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17253313.scottish-rugby-legend-doddie-weir-receives-edinburgh-award/
Farming couple questioned their future after discovery of cow with BSE
The case of the animal disease was identified in Aberdeenshire during routine testing in October. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17253315.farming-couple-questioned-their-future-after-discovery-of-cow-with-bse/
Rain hinders search but helps virtually extinguish California fire
The nation’s deadliest wildfire in the past century has killed at least 84 people, and more than 560 are still unaccounted for. ....
Increase in financial support for patients given infected blood
Thousands of people were infected with Hepatitis C and HIV through blood transfusions and blood products in the 1970s and 1980s. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17253316.increase-in-financial-support-for-patients-given-infected-blood/
Briton seeks China state TV ban over forced confession
Peter Humphrey filed a complaint against China Central Television and its international division, China Global Television. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17253319.briton-seeks-china-state-tv-ban-over-forced-confession/
