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UK Supports Saudi Arabia

21 Sep to 26 Sep

10 outlets

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13 reporters

Jason GrovesDaily Mail
Richard WheelerBBC
Chris MasonBBC
Isabella AllenBBC
David HughesEvening Standard
ReutersSouth China Morning Post
The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
Pippa Crerar in New YorkThe Guardian
Jill LawlessToronto Star
AFP; AP; ReutersAl Jazeera
BBC NewsBBC
Christopher McKeonThe Independent
James C. ReynoldsThe Independent

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The refuelling mission is in addition to the UK Sky Sabre air defence system already deployed in Saudi Arabia.

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LONDON, Sept 21 - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday he had agreed to a request from Saudi Arabia to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling for a limited time period, a move he described as helping to stabilise the wider region.

5 of 10 outletsfirst reported 21 Sepwording from The Straits Times

The conflict between the Houthis and Yemen's Saudi-backed government has reignited, with Houthis aiming missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, including one that targeted Riyadh on Saturday before being intercepted.

4 of 10 outletsfirst reported 21 Sepwording from CBC

Britain to give limited military support to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi rebels

4 of 10 outletsfirst reported 21 Sepwording from CBC

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21 Sep
LONDON, Sept 21 - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday he had agreed to a request from Saudi Arabia to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling for a limited time period, a move he described as helping to stabilise the wider region.
5 outlets · The Straits Times
22 Sep
UK officials say the latest military agreement will start in the coming days and involve one RAF Voyager refuelling Saudi planes on “defensive” missions.
2 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 12 articles

26 Sep Burnham’s support for the Saudis is all about Trump, experts say
The Independent
22 Sep UK supporting Saudi Arabia could help keep fuel prices down, minister claims
The Independent
22 Sep The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'
BBC
22 Sep UK to refuel Saudi jets to help counter Houthi attacks
Al Jazeera
21 Sep UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
Toronto Star
21 Sep Britain to give limited military support to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi rebels
CBC
21 Sep UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters
The Guardian
21 Sep UK's Burnham agrees to Saudi request for refuelling support
The Straits Times
21 Sep UK PM Burnham agrees to Saudi request for refuelling support
South China Morning Post
21 Sep Andy Burnham agrees to provide military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Evening Standard

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