| 单词 | despatch |
| 例句 | No wonder that letters addressed to people here had never received an answer: as well despatch epistles to a vault in a church aisle. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The House of Commons gives itself to a dialogic style—to, at its best, a deft pattern of call-and-response across the despatch box. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z I went, and having found Bessie and despatched her on my errand, I proceeded to take further measures. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “The post-office is a wonderful establishment!” said she.—“The regularity and despatch of it! If one thinks of all that it has to do, and all that it does so well, it is really astonishing!” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z I will remand the order I despatched to my banker. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z When his luck failed, as with the disastrous Gloriana for the Queen's coronation, his work is despatched to suffer the praise of specialists. Benjamin Britten: A Life in the Twentieth Century by Paul Kildea – review 2013-02-07T08:00:01Z The man's presence was detected by the guards in the security control centre and the night guard was despatched to apprehend the trespasser and was on the scene within three minutes. Beefeaters not to blame over Tower of London theft 2012-11-12T21:47:24Z Photographer: Colin Hutton/BBC It wasn't just builders who descended on east London when the capital was awarded the Olympics: a team of archaeologists was also despatched to explore the area. TV highlights 10/07/2012 2012-07-09T19:00:04Z The story of the matching and despatching of the king's wives - and the resulting political earthquake as Henry breaks with Rome to create a new Church of England - speaks across the ages, according to Mantel. Mantel's Tudor 'soap opera' strikes chord in modern London 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z Incidentally, the reader assumes "sent above" means "put to bed" and not "despatched to the angels" – but with Hood one can't be entirely sure. Poem of the week: A Parental Ode to My Son, Aged Three Years and Five Months by Thomas Hood 2010-06-22T09:36:00Z Was Argentina dissuaded from launching an earlier invasion of the islands, in 1977, by Margaret Thatcher's less bellicose but militarily shrewder predecessor, Jim Callaghan, who despatched a submarine to the south Atlantic as a deterrent? Secrets of the Conqueror by Stuart Prebble – review 2012-10-12T07:00:02Z It was enclosed with a letter to his wife Agnes, despatched from the Tower of London on the eve of his execution for treason. Poem of the week: Tichborne's Elegy by Chidiock Tichborne 2012-11-26T10:26:31Z His killer instincts kicked in as a youngster when he despatched the annoying family dog. Six to watch: TV mavericks 2011-03-10T14:09:00Z During a terrifying air raid, a warehouse is set ablaze, and a fireboat is despatched on the Thames. The greatest film scenes shot on the River Thames – ranked! 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z And then, cobra-like and implacable, Nuñez begins to lower her head, despatching her rival to oblivion by sheer force of will. La Bayadère; Midnight Express – review 2013-04-13T23:05:26Z In 1991, he was despatched to the former Yugoslavia, where he spent the next four years reporting on the conflict in the region. Reporter Allan Little to leave BBC 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z The only mystery is why a mediocre comedy that lacked recognizable cast names and was unlikely to attract much critical support was despatched to market with such an ambitious release. Jen v Jim has a predictable victor at the UK box office | Charles Gant 2010-03-23T10:29:00Z With all its feverish gunplay and efficient despatching of the hated Nazi foe, it feels like some lost episode of Ripping Yarns; We Are The Village Green Decimation Society, perhaps. Thora Hird takes on the Nazis, as directed by a Brazilian surrealist 2010-07-03T08:44:00Z In The Equalizer, Washington's character Robert McCall is a former intelligence officer who uses his astonishing powers of observation to identify sharp everyday objects with which to despatch his enemies. Denzel Washington brings OCD element to The Equalizer 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Pat retaliates by staging a siege at the office party, taking hostages and refusing to negotiate with anyone save Partridge, who is duly despatched by the police. Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa – first look review 2013-07-24T14:26:31Z I like to take a newspaper into a café and watch them despatch their morning espressos "con brio" on their way to work, every inch the proud architects of modern Spain. Listen to Britain 2010-03-20T00:05:00Z A Swat team will then be despatched by helicopter to track down the mark. The new Nestlé advert 2012-11-10T00:05:47Z "From this they were categorised into three colour-coded groups – black, grey or white, with intermediate shades for clarity – and despatched accordingly." The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook – review 2013-05-31T09:00:02Z Similar problems beset the second half, with a group of Mazurkas pallidly despatched and a trawl through the great B flat minor sonata that was only sporadically interesting. Yundi | Classical review 2010-03-18T23:00:00Z The 100-year-old from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, was a wartime despatch rider who worked in the London area and also across France, The Netherlands and eventually Berlin. Eddie Brown: 'I flew home after D-Day to see my girl' 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z No comparisons were provided as the central bank ordered banks to limit disclosures last year in the wake of Moscow despatching troops to Ukraine. Russia's Sberbank posts strong Q3 profits 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z But trading in Ozon's securities on Nasdaq was suspended soon after Russia despatched troops to Ukraine in February 2022, as were listings of Russian companies on the London Stock Exchange. Russian e-commerce firm Ozon notifies Nasdaq of delisting intention 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z With Neta visibly tiring and her nurse despatching herself to retrieve more painkillers, I ask Neta how she thinks the Israeli government should respond to the massacre of her community and the other atrocities. 'Dad. They shot me. Help': Surviving the Kfar Aza kibbutz massacre 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Biden despatched his top diplomat to the Middle East to show Washington's enduring support for Israel, seek to secure the release of captives, including Americans, and prevent a wider war from erupting. Israel conducts 'large-scale strike' on Gaza as Blinken heads to region 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Biden despatched his top diplomat, Antony Blinken, to the Middle East to show Washington's enduring support for Israel, seek to secure the release of captives, including Americans, and prevent a wider war from erupting. Biden warns Iran over Gaza; Israel forms emergency war cabinet 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Biden despatched his top diplomat Antony Blinken to Israel, who will deliver "a message of solidarity and support," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. Israel pounds Gaza by air; Biden condemns 'evil' Hamas attacks 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Biden also despatched his top diplomat Antony Blinken to Israel, who will deliver "a message of solidarity and support," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. Israel readies ground offensive; Biden condemns 'sheer evil' of Hamas attacks 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Laws introduced after Russia despatched troops to Ukraine in February last year have made presidential approval necessary for banks to cut ties with their local business. Russian court bans UBS, Credit Suisse from subsidiary disposals 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The bank last made an emergency rate hike in late February 2022 with a rate raise to 20% in the immediate fallout of Russia's despatching troops to Ukraine. Russian central bank hikes rates by 350 bp to 12% in extraordinary meeting 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Rubensson did the rest with aplomb, calmly and clinically despatching the penalty. Sweden beat Argentina to set up USA last-16 clash 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z As Jabeur seeks to become the first woman from the continent to triumph, she has been motivated by revenge at the All England Club and used that to despatch Rybakina in the quarter-finals. History at stake in Wimbledon women's final 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z A patrol boat was despatched, but it arrived 10 hours after the migrants' dinghy was first spotted by a Spanish rescue plane. Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z He had volunteered for the 12 Ordnance Beach detachment and became a driver and despatch rider. 'The only heroes are the ones that don't come back' 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z From telecoms companies to fashion retailers, thousands of firms halted operations in Russia last year as Western governments imposed sanctions after Moscow despatched troops to Ukraine. Russian central bank plays down impact of foreign company exits 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z “Strike here,” she exclaimed, and was despatched with repeated wounds. The Birth of Europe 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z The victim was despatched by a bullet in the temple and buried. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The central bank ordered Russian banks to limit disclosures soon after Moscow despatched troops to Ukraine in February 2022 and sweeping Western sanctions rattled Russia's financial sector. Russia's Sberbank reports record Q1 profit, raises forecasts 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Brands announced plans to exit last year after Russia despatched troops to Ukraine. Russia revives fried chicken chain Rostic's after KFC owner finalises exit 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Their exchanges across the despatch box were often fiery. Who is Dominic Raab? Karate black-belt who resigned 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z He was not towering over the despatch box, or bolstered by cheers of approval from his party, like during Prime Minister’s Questions time. Boris Johnson says ‘hand on heart’ he didn’t lie to Parliament about Partygate 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z I met one of Focus on Africa's senior producers, Josephine Hazeley, when she visited Gbarnga on a reporting trip and she agreed to the idea that I start sending despatches from the town. Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Chelsea have now despatched Leeds, Dortmund and Leicester in the space of eight days - having failed to win in the previous six games spread over five weeks. Chelsea win again as Leicester concerns increase 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z An unconfirmed media report from online Russian news outlet Baza said an unidentified object had been spotted in the sky and that fighter jets had been despatched to investigate. Russia's St Petersburg airport temporarily suspends all flights 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Apple paused all product sales in Russia a year ago, after Moscow despatched its armed forces to Ukraine, and limited its Apple Pay service in Russia. Apple pays $12.1 mln fine for alleged app market abuse in Russia - Antimonopoly Service 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z It has instead lionised Moscow for empowering the Malian armed forces after despatching heavy military equipment to Bamako on several occasions since the army seized power in August 2020. Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z "A lot of players have a lot of respect for his game," said 25-year-old Paul, who was also despatched in three sets. Why can't the young guns stop Djokovic? 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Iranian emergency officials said rescue teams were despatched to the area and hospitals were put on alert, state media said. Strong earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z And while MPs praise Mr Sunak's performance at the despatch box, they describe his social media videos as "slippery" and "cringe". Rishi Sunak: Have his first 100 days been calm or 'cringe'? 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The company was the victim of a ransomware attack, which affected the computer systems it uses to despatch deliveries abroad. Royal Mail overseas parcels ban 'costing me hundreds of pounds' 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z "Our initial focus will be to clear mail that has already been processed and is waiting to be despatched," it said in a statement. Royal Mail trials limited export of parcels after cyber-attack 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z "Initial reports indicate that a polar bear had entered the community and had chased multiple residents," Alaska state troopers wrote in a despatch, according to Associated Press. Polar bear kills woman and boy in Alaska village 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z It has impacted a system used by Royal Mail to prepare mail for despatch abroad, and to track and trace overseas items. Royal Mail ransomware attack leaves firms in limbo 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The first despatch of Western-made tanks to Ukraine is likely to be viewed by Moscow as escalation of the conflict. Russia-Belarus to conduct 'defensive' air drills, sparking fear in Kyiv of new offensive in Ukraine 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z She has several outstanding international orders pending that she is not able to despatch due to the cyber-attack, and says sending them via alternative means would end up costing more than the item is worth. Royal Mail overseas parcels ban 'costing me hundreds of pounds' 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z The attack has affected the computer systems Royal Mail uses to despatch deliveries abroad. Royal Mail hit by Russia-linked ransomware attack 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The back office system that has been affected is used by Royal Mail to prepare mail for despatch abroad, and to track and trace overseas items. Royal Mail: Overseas post still disrupted after 'cyber incident' 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z But then, just minutes before the vote, climate minister Graham Stuart rowed back on this at the despatch box, where he suggested it was not a vote of confidence. Wendy Morton: I’ll never forget chaotic vote that sank Liz Truss 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z And will not some say the UK has not helped Africa much on Covid or climate change, and is instead despatching asylum seekers to Rwanda while cutting its foreign aid? Why James Cleverly wants new relationship with Africa 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z "Our initial focus is on clearing export parcels that have already been processed and are waiting to be despatched. We continue to make good progress," a spokesperson said. Royal Mail overseas parcels ban 'costing me hundreds of pounds' 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Chancellors have in the past had a glass of whisky when delivering from the despatch box. No whisky for chancellor giving his Autumn Statement 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z It was the third time the prime minister was at the despatch box to face questions from the Labour leader. PMQs: Starmer and Sunak exchanges in full 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z "The Presidential Administration's legal department has reached its conclusion ... partial mobilisation has been completed. The relevant telegrams were sent from the Defence Ministry to military enlistment offices to end the despatch of draft papers." Kremlin says it will not issue a decree ending Russian mobilisation 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z We'll only know the likely result of those decisions when the chancellor gets to the despatch box on 17 November. Don't believe it's back to boring, says Laura Kuenssberg 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Suddenly husbands, fathers and sons were being drafted into the army and despatched to the frontline: in some cases, without the necessary equipment or training. Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z "The chancellor will come to the despatch box," he said when asked by Sky News whether the corporation tax plan would definitely stay. Ousting under-fire UK PM Truss would be 'disastrously bad idea', minister says 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The locked red despatch box is an image strongly associated with the British monarchy and one that the late Queen Elizabeth was regularly pictured with. King Charles pictured with official red box in new photo 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z More than 500 rescue personnel have been despatched to the epicentre, while workers laboured to clear roadblocks caused by landslides, according to state broadcaster CGTN. China quake: Deadly tremor rocks Sichuan city in lockdown 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Johnson stood in the prime minister’s spot at the “despatch box” for what he called “probably, certainly” his last verbal battering. It’s Rishi Sunak vs. Liz Truss for U.K. leader; Boris Johnson says ‘Hasta la vista, baby!’ 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Boris Johnson says this will be "probably... certainly" be his last Prime Minister's Questions from this despatch box "or any other". Johnson says this will 'certainly' be his last PMQs 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z It despatched two emergency crews, a doctor and an ambulance officer to the scene. Newtownards air crash: Community 'in shock' as two believed dead 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z The company also carved the despatch boxes in the Commons and decoration on The Cenotaph - the famous war memorial in London's Whitehall. Speaker's Chair workshop in Cheltenham faces demolition 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Since the Sherman was an American-built tank, the remains were despatched to U.S. authorities. World War Two remains in France may be missing dad, son told 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z London Fire Brigade said 60 firefighters and eight engines were despatched to the block on Queensdale Crescent in Shepherd's Bush. Patients being treated at tower block blaze near Grenfell 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Two months later, the US reciprocated, despatching to Somaliland its top military man in Africa, the Africom commander, Gen Stephen Townsend. US troops back in Somalia to fight al-Shabab 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The International Criminal Court described Ukraine as a "crime scene" and has despatched its largest team of investigators ever to Ukraine to assist in the investigations. Ukraine reports 15,000 suspected war crimes 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z But despite a rain delay pushing his match back to late afternoon, Murray, currently ranked 67th in the world, had little trouble despatching Rodionov. Murray saunters through Surbiton opener 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z "I've said I think it's intolerable and I'll make sure staff, custodians, cleaners who were treated disrespectfully get a proper apology, I've apologised to them today already from this despatch box." Partygate: PM criticised over treatment of No 10 cleaners and guards 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z A rescue helicopter was despatched by Humber Coastguard after it became clear crews would be unable to reach the 11 people stranded aboard the second cruiser, due to the tides. Breydon Water: Norfolk lifeboat crews rescue 18 people and three pets 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z One of the most lavishly decorated books the world has seen was despatched from London to New York in April 1912. The book that sank on the Titanic and burned in the Blitz 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z They’ve dropped to eighth in the league, but on Thursday face Lyon in the last eight of the Europa League having despatched Sevilla in epochal circumstances. West Ham v Everton: Premier League – live! 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Sometimes items are despatched abroad, to countries including Sweden, Portugal and the Czech Republic. What happens to property lost on public transport? 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z On form and personnel Ireland should win this in a way not unlike that which despatched England in Dublin last year. England v Ireland: Six Nations – live! 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Clearly the latter linguistic gift has taken priority, with Mr Heaton-Harris now despatched to try to get a grip on party discipline as the new chief whip. What will Jacob Rees-Mogg do in his new job? 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z A spokesman for the national police, Bruno Shioso, said a force was despatched to engage with the attackers who appear to have fled towards the Somali border. Mandera attack: Seven killed in Kenyan bus ambush 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Although it's understood the report from senior civil servant Sue Gray is largely complete, it's not expected before Mr Johnson appears at the despatch box at noon. Covid: No 10 parties report looms and study highlights recurring infection risks 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z “I am angry, too,” Heappey told Times Radio, but added that “the prime minister has stood up at the despatch box and set out his version of events and apologized profusely to the British public.” UK’s Johnson faces Parliament as ouster bid gathers steam 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Boris Johnson will appear at the despatch box at Prime Minister's Questions later as the row over lockdown parties at No 10 continues. Covid: Tories hold talks over PM’s future and rules set to ease in England 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Retailers also want to smooth out demand to try to reduce the pressure on distribution centres where goods are picked, packed and despatched over the big Black Friday weekend. Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The latest Associated Press despatch from the affected area reports that fast-rising water levels from a Sumas River in Washington state overwhelmed rescuers in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Tuesday, where 1,100 homes were evacuated. Canada floods latest: one dead amid warnings of catastrophic flooding; Abbotsford residents told to evacuate 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z The World Health Organization has despatched 6,000 tonnes of medical supplies to help treat the victims. Sierra Leone tanker explosion: Mass burial in Freetown 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Instead the shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is taking his place at the despatch box in the House of Commons. Budget 2021: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer misses debate after positive Covid test 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Security units at the jail had been mobilized, and extra forces had been despatched to the prison, the ministry's statement said. Two guards taken hostage at French jail 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The lack of early wickets severely hampered England's cause and as the home bowlers struggled with their lengths, Pakistan's batsmen queued up to despatch the ball into the stands. Livingstone ton not enough for England 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z And there’ll be plenty of other stuff, hopefully, including despatches from the England camp. Euro 2020: latest news and buildup as the knockout stages begin – live! 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z The interception was handed over to the RAF, which despatched aircraft from the Lossiemouth base in Moray. RAF jets from Lossiemouth intercept Russian planes near UK airspace 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z A small bulldozer was despatched to dislodge the ship. Investors cautious ahead of European vaccine summit – business live 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Ben Cryer, a BBC Radio York newsreader despatched to the scene, remembers being "overloaded with images and sounds" when he arrived. Selby rail crash: 2001 disaster remembered 2021-02-27T05:00:00Z "Every shipment has to have four sheets of paper to accompany the goods. Before 31 December, we had one piece of paper, a despatch note." Brexit: 'Putting UK, not GB, delayed my fish for 24 hours' 2021-01-17T05:00:00Z Once the work at Cannes is compete, the four major parts of the "stack" will be disassembled for despatch to the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan. Euro-Russian Mars rover mission takes shape 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z These will be despatched up to an orbiting spacecraft which will shepherd them home. China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission returns colour pictures 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z It's at this stage that a complicated transfer must be undertaken, packaging the rock and soil into a capsule for despatch back to Earth. Chinese spacecraft sets off on Moon sample quest 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z Under Nasa's Artemis programme, the next man and the first woman will be despatched to the lunar surface in 2024. Nasa's new 'megarocket' set for critical tests 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z In fact, Prime Minister Winston Churchill made some of his most historic speeches, not at the Commons despatch box, but in the secret location. The day the Commons came back from the Blitz 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z The two men, who spoke to Reuters last week, said they expected to be despatched on Sept. 25, to guard facilities but not to fight. Turkey deploying Syrian fighters to help ally Azerbaijan, two fighters say 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z "I wasn't calling for Geoffrey Cox's head on a plate," says the SNP's Joanna Cherry whose urgent question had brought the Attorney General to the despatch box. The day Brexit hit boiling point 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z On the other side of the country, Gabrielle Canon has been in Oakland for us reporting on the wildfires, and here is the latest despatch: Trump and Biden clash on climate as Hurricane Sally and wildfires rage – US politics live 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z In a first, the United Arab Emirates is despatching a satellite to Mars to study its weather and climate. 'Hope' and ambition drive UAE's Mars mission 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z This orbiting telescope was launched in July last year and despatched to an observing position some 1.5 million km from Earth. Breathtaking new map of the X-ray Universe 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z A major incident was declared as 20 fire engines were despatched to the scene. Huge blaze engulfs recycling plant 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z He chaired a key political meeting the day before, from state media despatches. US 'hasn't seen' Kim Jong-un recently, says Pompeo 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z However, in February, when the testing kits were despatched, some of them did not work properly, and led to inconclusive results. WHO chief and Taiwan in row over 'racist' comments 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z She faced criticism from "keyboard warriors" after her dress slipped down her shoulder as she leaned on the despatch box due to a broken ankle. MP's off-the-shoulder dress makes £20k for charity 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z The spacecraft will be despatched on an Atlas rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Solar Orbiter: Sun mission primed for launch 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z She was forced to defend her attire after her dress slipped down her shoulder as she leaned on the despatch box on Monday due to a broken ankle. MP auctions off-the-shoulder dress for charity 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z The job must then be accepted and sent to the driver by a human despatch operator. Uber promises changes to avoid Germany ban 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Standing at the despatch box, Johnson looked around the chamber and said, “I think this Parliament is a vast improvement on its predecessor.” The new British Parliament includes a gay Muslim, more working-class Conservatives and a record number of women 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z “So Matt Hancock was despatched to Leeds Hospital, to try to sort out mess,” Kuenssberg tweeted to her 1.1 million followers, with that famed BBC impartiality we all delight in paying our licence fees for. The Tories have punched truth in the face | Joel Golby 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z The RMT said the plan showed "just how achievable a settlement is if the company agrees to add a few seconds to the despatch time". Rail union publishes plan to end guards dispute 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z The Royal Navy despatched ships from the North Sea down to the South Atlantic and confronted the Germans at the Falkland Islands five weeks later. German WWI wreck discovered off Falklands 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Police despatched helicopters to search for the trio. Body found in Australia outback search 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Northern Territory Police despatched helicopters to search for the trio. Woman survives 12 days in outback on groundwater 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z When black holes merge, they despatch vibrations across the fabric of space-time - so-called gravitational waves. Stars align for epic space missions 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z This culminated in despatching the programme’s lead presenter, Emily Maitlis, and a small team to meet Andrew and discuss a plan for the interview. Meetings, rehearsals and approval from mum: Newsnight's Prince Andrew coup 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z Another appears to cheer on as one animal is despatched. Will Australian racing overcome cruelty scandals? 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z One of the men died at the depot, the other in a despatch van. Mystery deaths shut German parcel depot 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z The union said a deal for a safe method of despatch was "scuppered" by the local authority on cost grounds. More rail strikes planned in safety guard row 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z As I write this, divers are being despatched to Kenya from South Africa to search for the bodies of a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter in the Indian Ocean. Why Kenyans never quit after deadly disasters 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z Weeks afterwards, a Saudi businessman, Mohammad al-Ruwaili, was despatched to Bangkok to investigate what might have happened to the missing hoard. The mystery of the stolen blue diamond 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z Mr Johnson's likely to end up at the despatch box on Wednesday, where he will have the rulings of the Supreme Court brandished at him. MPs return after court rules shutdown unlawful 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z During his budget statements to the House of Commons, he would sip whisky at the despatch box. Cigars, jazz and the loss of a Tory 'statesman' 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Assuming no problems are found, everything will then be despatched to Baikonur to be placed on top of the Proton. 'Rosalind Franklin' Mars rover assembly completed 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z This is something Mr Rees-Mogg discovered for himself on Wednesday as he made his despatch box debut in the House of Commons. Is Jacob Rees-Mogg right to ban these words? 2019-07-27T04:00:00Z The modern equivalent of the bag is the red despatch box or Budget box. India minister ditches 'colonial' budget briefcase 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z A few hours after the Russian military revealed the accident, President Putin appeared on TV to express his condolences, and despatched his defence minister to the Northern Fleet's main base in Severomorsk. Russians search for answers after new sea tragedy 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z While in London, he would often frequent Ronnie Scott's club to watch late night performances to calm down after a tough day at the despatch box. Cigars, jazz and the loss of a Tory 'statesman' 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z "The new model will also increase our ability to despatch police officers to urgent incidents, which means we can get to the people who need us most, when they need us most." Police to change how they handle calls 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z This system intends to despatch rockets to space from under the wing of a converted Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet. Push on to take Cornwall into orbit 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z Bolton said on Thursday the threat from Iran was not over but claimed there was some evidence that the swift despatch of additional US troops and assets to the region had served as a deterrent. John Bolton to present his evidence that Iran backed Gulf attacks 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z The intensity of that racism is now growing, as the victors use their podiums and despatch boxes to amplify their bigotry, giving confidence and licence for people to spread their poison. Shocked by the rise of the right? Then you weren’t paying attention | Gary Younge 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z "They should despatch envoys to different schools to talk to the children," she said. Egypt releases students held after exams protests 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z Police chiefs said the new approach would improve the force's ability to despatch officers to urgent incidents. Police to change how they handle calls 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z In other words, Emery’s team tend to despatch opponents on their own turf who are a way below them. Arsenal go third after Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette sink Newcastle 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z But in this case another team had in fact been despatched to flat 113 at 02:26, just a few minutes before. Preventable deaths? The story of Grenfell Tower flat 113 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z He likes to portray himself as the leader of the Muslim world, despatching his deputy and foreign minister to New Zealand shortly after the shootings. Why Turkey's Erdogan is using Christchurch attack video 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z Three helicopters were despatched to the area after the shooting, which took place at about 10.45am. Several injured in shooting in Utrecht 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z This is a good illustration of how commitments given at the despatch box in the House of Commons can become binding, even if they do not have the force of law. Brexit: No 10 says meaningful vote will go ahead and plays down reports motion will be conditional - Politics live 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z China, South Korea, Italy, and Belgium also frequently despatch teams. UK meteorite hunt bags large haul 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z A second cartoon was despatched - this time with the key impression disguised at the centre of an ornate Celtic pattern - and a second key was smuggled into the prison inside another cake. The cake behind de Valera's prison break 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z Yet there she was, standing at the despatch box urging MPs to vote for an amendment that trashes that very same deal. MPs have voted for a fantasy. It’s an indictment of our entire political class | Jonathan Freedland 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z The prime minister has had several very uncomfortable interludes at the despatch box - and this was not one of them. Prime Minister's Questions: The verdict 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z The fact that Jeremy Corbyn is asking for May to come to the despatch box does not mean he will get her. Brexit: No 10 says meaningful vote will go ahead and plays down reports motion will be conditional - Politics live 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z It was carried by a Dublin man serving as a despatch rider with the 36th Ulster Division during World War One. Armistice note discovered in Dublin house 2018-11-10T05:00:00Z But the British could not find him and he only got to hear about the Armistice when his troops captured a motorcycle despatch rider, carrying the telegram to be delivered "under white flag". The letters that ended World War One 2018-11-10T05:00:00Z Federer, in stark contrast, was hardly stretched at all in despatching Nishikori, beating the Japanese for a sixth straight time while not dropping serve. Tennis: Under the weather Djokovic staves off Cilic challenge 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Chancellor Philip Hammond will be at the despatch box in Westminster at 15:30 GMT on Monday, announcing all his big decisions on the spending power of government, and where he'll get the cash from. 'Everything is just stretched to its limit' 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z The partners have each contributed a probe to be despatched on an Ariane rocket from French Guiana. Europe and Japan take aim at Mercury 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z He was one of around a dozen conscientious objectors despatched to the Cruachan Estate around Loch Awe. Letter from father who said 'no' to war 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z They will each get about 10 days to set up their robotic systems in Kalamata, test them in situ, before then despatching them to the competition zone. Ocean XPRIZE final will be in the Med 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z The sixth-seeded Serb needed four sets to despatch his first two opponents, struggling especially in the opening round against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics in searing daytime temperatures at the start of the week. Djokovic puts his foot on the Gasquet to reach last 16 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z The robots will be despatched to separate locations on the asteroid. Dates set for touchdown on an asteroid 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z The Bush administration despatched a respected Catholic philosopher, Michael Novak, to Rome to argue the case for the legitimacy of “preventive war” against a dangerous pariah state. A prelate who opposed the Gulf war and mended fences with Islam 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z Jeremy Whittle is our man on the ground and you can read his despatch from yesterday’s chaos here. Tour de France 2018: stage two – live! 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z He then despatched his right hand man to New York to try to get things back on track and wrote President Trump that now famous letter. Kim, the new kid on the diplomatic block 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z Twenty-three extra buses were despatched to ferry people to the stadium when officials realized the scale of the log-jam but it did little to prevent seething ticket-holders from demanding their money back. Games: Gold Coast organizers apologize for transport failure 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z On 21 September, it will despatch the first of these piggybacked packages. Dates set for touchdown on an asteroid 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Criminal and malicious hackers are endlessly inventive and every day despatch novel viruses and other digital threats into cyber-space to wreak havoc. Staying one step ahead of the cyber-spies 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z Mark Ellen wrote: "If Nick Kent penned a despatch declaring Marquee Moon by Television a masterpiece - which it was - then great swathes of the populace would believe him and buy a copy." NME: End of an era of excess, drugs and rock 'n' roll 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Australia has promised tarpaulins, water purification tablets, and water containers, and despatched a military C-130 transport plane to assist with aerial surveillance. Death toll rises to 31 in PNG quake as weather and damage hamper... 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The seduction began several weeks ago as North Korea despatched the former lead singer of Moranbong, an all female music group. Kim's sister and North Korea's secret weapon 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z In 1922, on his deathbed, Proust wanted nothing but cold beer, also despatched from the Ritz; legend has it the last bottle arrived too late. Lost glories of the Paris Ritz’s belle époque go under the hammer 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z Several vehicles, including an armed response team, were despatched to the farm, near Peterhead, before the tiger was found not to be real. Toy tiger sparks armed police alert 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z "It's been my privilege to answer questions from this despatch box on behalf of the government," he told peers. PM rejects lord's lateness resignation 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z Australia has promised tarpaulins, water purification tablets, and water containers, and despatched a military C-130 transport plane to assist with aerial surveillance. Death toll rises to 31 in PNG quake as weather and damage hamper... 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z "During the five years it's been my privilege to answer questions from this despatch box on behalf of the government," he told peers. Minister quits for being late to debate 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z After a dramatic pause, as he battled to contain his anger, Mr Corbyn shouted his question across the despatch box at the PM. Prime Minister's Questions: The verdict 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z The tournament stones were despatched to South Korea a year ago and the world body, which has a machine that can throw eight at once, has tested them for distance and curl. Curling: A stone's throw, from Scottish island to Korean ice 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z But on Wednesday Switzerland banned the practice and ordered that lobsters be stunned before being despatched to our plates to avoid unnecessary suffering in the kitchen. What's the kindest way to kill a lobster? 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z The introduction of Parcel Post in 1883 saw the first packages being delivered by Royal Mail and it was not long before all sorts of weird and wonderful things were being despatched. The strangest things sent in the post 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z On one of the great nights in the Championship club’s 123-year history, City despatched the Premier League giants amid ecstatic scenes with a winner three minutes into stoppage time from Korey Smith. Man United knocked out by Bristol City in League Cup shock 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z But most people were despatched to labour camps and prisons - mainly in the most remote parts of the Soviet Union. The house that Edek built 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z The tournament stones were despatched to South Korea a year ago and the world body, which has a machine that can throw eight at once, has tested them for distance and curl. Curling: A stone's throw, from Scottish island to Korean ice 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z Following a vote in the European Parliament this spring, his committee has already started an Article 7 process against Hungary and despatched a special rapporteur to examine what is happening there. Who are Europe's 'illiberal democrats'? 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Knocker joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force at the outbreak of World War Two and was twice mentioned in despatches. Blue plaque for nursing 'angel' 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z On one of the great nights in the Championship club’s 123-year history, City despatched the Premier League giants amid ecstatic scenes with a winner three minutes into stoppage time from Korey Smith. Man United knocked out by Bristol City in League Cup shock 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z The morning after my own humiliation, I was despatched from the rented room without ceremony. As a young, powerless woman trapped alone with a predator, I did not run | Van Badham 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Seconds into the live despatch, an apparently drunk man staggered into shot, shouting, in between expletives, "We'll capture Ukraine!" Russian on-air attack sparks propaganda debate - BBC News 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Department of Wildlife officials and another navy vessel were despatched to the area and helped drag the animal back to shore. Swimming trunk: elephant rescued from ocean 10 miles off Sri Lanka coast 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z German military officers were later despatched to help bring order to Hamburg's streets. G20: 'Difficult' talks ahead as protesters arrested - BBC News 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z It is a volume of letters from the bear to his Aunt Lucy in Peru - the relative who originally despatched him to London more than half a century previously. Obituary: Michael Bond - BBC News 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z But over the weekend, dairy products shipped by Turkish producers began arriving on shelves and five planeloads of fresh fruit and vegetables were despatched by Iran. Qatar ships cargo via Oman to bypass Gulf restrictions - BBC News 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z He said he has kept an eye on the political debates before Thursday’s general election – his choice is sealed in the postal votes he and his wife, Kim, have despatched to reach the returning officer. Andy Murray feels confidence bubbling up before Kei Nishikori quarter-final 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z They despaired at what they saw as his lacklustre performances at the despatch box, arguing that he missed too many open goals and was not landing enough blows on the government. The Jeremy Corbyn Story: Profile of Labour leader - BBC News 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z For Nixon, it was the despatch of the special prosecutor, Archibald Cox. Could Trump go the way of Nixon? The parallels with Watergate are uncanny | Jonathan Freedland 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z They are gutted and despatched to markets around the world. How Scottish salmon conquered the world - BBC News 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z Carl Buck, senior researcher at International Autograph Auctions, said: "The usual pictures we see of the dam raids are from photo-reconnaissance Spitfires despatched after the mission or close ups from Germany." 'Secret' Dambusters photos to go under hammer - BBC News 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z Defence force helicopters and naval vessels carrying aid are to be despatched to Queensland. Cyclone Debbie: Australia activates disaster response plan - BBC News 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z On Jan. 10, Sokalsky, a land mine specialist, left his home in Gelendzhik and set off for Rostov, in southern Russia, to join a group of private contractors being despatched to Syria. Russia underplayed losses in recapture of Syria's Palmyra 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z Indeed, the Insight mission to Mars will test this approach, despatching two small satellites to collect data as the main lander descends to the Red Planet's surface. Nasa 'smallsats' open up new planetary frontier - BBC News 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z This did not necessarily need to involve an amendment, Morgan said: “If ministers recognise that right today at the despatch box, I think that would reassure me and many of my colleagues.” Brexit bill faces last rebel push to guarantee final vote in parliament 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z Attention would then be solely focussed on dislodging Isis from Raqqa, for which the US is already thinking of despatching more special forces. Syria peace talks: a year of little progress 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z The Labour leader took to the Commons despatch box to pass on the sympathies of "the whole House" for the "police officer who lost his life". Corbyn gaffe over injured police officer - BBC News 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z That set off a furious effort by Theresa May to get in there quick, despatching her two most senior aides to Trump Tower to arrange a meeting. Gove is simply Trump’s cheerleader, glossing over inconsistencies and ignorance | Jonathan Freedland 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z Usually emergency services would be despatched and he'd probably be taken to an already overstretched accident and emergency department. Steep rise in A&E psychiatric patients - BBC News 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z Three Mi-8 helicopters were despatched to the crash site by Russia's Emergency Ministry. Plane crash leaves 27 dead in Russia's far east - BBC News 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z But the despatch of the units to the southeast may delay that plan. Iraqi police say ready to join assault on east Mosul 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Still, the battle plan did not foresee closing the road to the west of Mosul until Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi agreed in late October to despatch the Popular Mobilisation militias. How Iran closed the Mosul 'horseshoe' and changed Iraq war 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Palestinian firefighting crews were despatched from the West Bank to help efforts in Haifa. Israel fires: Dozen suspects arrested on suspicion of arson - BBC News 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z The shadow chancellor stood at the House of Commons despatch box at 13.20 GMT to coruscate Philip Hammond over his Autumn Statement. Is it wrong for MPs to use mobiles in the Commons? - BBC News 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z Townsend was despatched to be an air attache in Brussels, living on his own in a hotel room. Did the Queen stop Princess Margaret marrying Peter Townsend? - BBC News 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Such was the urgency of the situation that when he was sent home from training he was called back the next day and within 48 hours he was despatched to the Suez. The Suez Emergency: The forgotten war of the conscript solider - BBC News 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z Buried inside many of the data packets despatched towards Mr Krebs' site was text calling for the release of one of the men named in that article. Massive web attack hits security blogger - BBC News 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z In nearby Aiken County, Georgia, a radio scanner picked up this bizarre police despatch: Creepy nocturnal clown sightings leave US police baffled - BBC News 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z A year ago Mr Bezos announced that he was leasing the historic Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral, which was used to despatch some of the first inter-planetary probes. Jeff Bezos names big next rocket New Glenn - BBC News 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z The ship, escorted by UK and Danish naval vessels, was despatched as part of international efforts to remove dangerous stockpiles from the country. Libya chemical weapons: Components leave for Europe - BBC News 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z "The call came in at 10:53 that night and we started to despatch my teammates," he says. Tianjin chemical blast: Deadly disaster marked one year on - BBC News 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z A Japanese foreign ministry spokesman said the fleet's despatch was a unilateral escalation of tension in the area. Chinese fleet sails near Japanese Senkaku islands - BBC News 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z The French-led resolution said that the UN police force should be despatched to the capital, Bujumbura, and throughout Burundi, for an initial period of a year - and it urged Burundi to co-operate. Burundi rejects UN police force to help end violence - BBC News 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z Pundits eagerly awaited the new Labour PMQs debut in September 2015 - his first ever outing at the despatch box, having spent the previous decades watching from the backbenches. Watch: Past leaders make their PMQs debut - BBC News 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z Here are some memorable PMQs moments from his time at the despatch box. Watch: Cameron's memorable PMQs moments - BBC News 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z The Caravan of Death was a a military unit despatched by General Pinochet to remote Chilean areas to hunt down opposition activists. Chile Caravan of Death: Former army commander Cheyre arrested - BBC News 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z He said: "The Soviet government has ordered the dismantling of the bases and the despatch of the equipment to the USSR. I appreciate your assurance that the United States will not invade Cuba." Caversham Park: End of an era for BBC listening station - BBC News 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z He took to the despatch box amid a mass resignation of members of his shadow cabinet. We must bring the country together, Cameron says - BBC News 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z In 2013, he was despatched to the Reserve Bank of India during a period of rising alarm as inflation spiked and India’s currency fell to record lows. India's Central Banker Raghuram Rajan Steps Down 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z Austin Reed's website is no longer accepting new orders, but any purchases already placed will be despatched. Austin Reed collapse to cost 1,000 jobs - BBC News 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z He and Ms Eagle, the shadow business secretary, faced each other over the despatch box because David Cameron was at a G7 meeting in Japan. George Osborne tells MPs to focus on EU 'substance' - BBC News 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z This was swiftly delivered to London by war despatch drivers. Caversham Park: End of an era for BBC listening station - BBC News 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Karunaratne takes advantage of a rubbish long hop and despatches it to the cover fence with a pleasing crack of the willow, then another couple come from a similar, if not as well-timed effort. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z During his Budget speech, Mr Osborne took advantage of his place at the Commons despatch box to touch on the upcoming in-out referendum. Budget 2016: Osborne sparks row with EU warning in Budget - BBC News 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Back in the early 1990s, when I was on my way to join the first British troops despatched for peace-keeping duties to Bosnia, I stayed overnight at a Vienna hotel. Turkey: The Eastern Question is back - BBC News 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z If they are going to win the Premier League, they have to deal with teams like Southampton and despatch them at home. Premier League predictions: Lawro v Maccabees guitarist Felix White 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Newly despatched Typhoon jets joined in the attacks two nights later, followed by a third set of strikes on the same oil fields on 6 December. Are UK bombs making a difference in Syria? - BBC News 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z Karunaratne takes advantage of a rubbish long hop and despatches it to the cover fence with a pleasing crack of the willow, then another couple come from a similar, if not as well-timed effort. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Owen Smith is the shadow work and pensions secretary, doing battle, sometimes explosively, with Iain Duncan Smith across the Commons despatch box over Universal Credit and other issues. Emily Thornberry: 'There is no jobs miracle' - BBC News 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z An unmanned US Falcon-9 rocket booster despatched 11 communications satellites before successfully landing in an upright position at Cape Canaveral. Unmanned SpaceX rocket makes breakthrough landing - BBC News 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z At a special session convened at the US' request to discuss the conflict, the UN Human Rights Council resolved to despatch independent investigators to Burundi to probe abuses. Burundi crisis: African Union plans to deploy peacekeepers - BBC News 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z Having exhausted diplomatic channels through the Dutch foreign ministry and enlisted the help of Interpol, also to no avail, the museum despatched an independent stolen art expert to Ukraine to negotiate directly on its behalf. Stolen Dutch paintings offered for sale by Ukrainian militia 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z Mr Benn said he would "argue my case from the despatch box tomorrow in a serious way". Syria vote: Labour criticises 'rush to war' - BBC News 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z Putin said an advanced weapons system would be despatched to Russia's Khmeimim air base in Syria's Latakia province. Russia and Turkey refuse to back down in row over jet downing 2015-11-26T05:00:00Z For the shadow chancellor who's been criticised for his commitment to socialism, brandishing Chairman Mao's little red book at the despatch box may not be remembered as a finer moment. The lucky chancellor - BBC News 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z Speaking on a trip to the Ural mountains city of Nizhny Tagil, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the despatch of an advanced weapons system to Russia's Khmeimim air base in Syria's Latakia province. Russia and Turkey refuse to back down in row over jet downing 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z A drone is despatched but it is difficult to tell what is going on inside the building because of the amount of rubble. Paris attacks: How the Saint-Denis raid unfolded - BBC News 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z The structural test article, despatched by an Airbus-led team, will be used to check the overall design is on track. Europe despatches Orion crewship component - BBC News 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z A long-range Coast Guard helicopter was despatched from Florida to search for the man as well as a Hercules HC-130 search and rescue plane, the Coast Guard said. U.S. Coast Guard searching for passenger fallen from cruise ship 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z The committee chairmen will have the power to stand in for shadow ministers at the despatch box, although this is rarely used, and to influence policy decisions behind the scenes. Corbyn critic rejects talk of Labour 'shadow, shadow cabinet' - BBC News 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z They will have the power to stand in for shadow ministers at the despatch box, although this is rarely used, and influence policy decisions behind the scenes. Corbyn-sceptic MPs seize Labour policy positions - BBC News 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z The research ship for marine science will have floating labs and be able to despatch robotic submarines. Cammell Laird in Birkenhead 'to build' polar research ship - BBC News 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z "It's laudable symbolically but it's not the model favored by the state," said an official at the interior ministry of France, where arrivals are despatched to accommodation centers or state-paid hotel rooms. While EU governments demur, refugees find a welcome on the Web 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z It includes a section on Russian aims, particularly those underpinning Putin’s despatch this month of warplanes and troops to Tartus and Latakia in support of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Russian troops in Syria could end up helping Isis, report claims 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z I began to fancy myself − rather confusingly − as a transgender Mrs Thatcher, propped up on my pillows by dawn's early light, and slowly working my way through serried red ministerial despatch boxes. A Point of View: 'How I learned to embrace my insomnia' - BBC News 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z Camp Corbyn and David Cameron's team are both happy with the outcome of the crucial half hour of PMQs today, the new Labour leader's first ever outing at the despatch box. Jeremy Corbyn's first PMQs: Both sides happy - BBC News 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z Moving forward four rows to the front bench is a few small steps, but will be one giant leap for a man who has never stood at the despatch box before. Jeremy Corbyn's first Prime Minister's Questions: What to expect - BBC News 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z The New York Times cited US officials as saying Russia had despatched an advance military team to Syria, as well as housing units and an air traffic control centre to an airfield. Syria crisis: US concern over Russia 'military build-up' - BBC News 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z New Horizons was the fastest spacecraft ever despatched from Earth. Pluto flyby: Meet the 'King of the Kuiper Belt' - BBC News 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Fifty UK officials have been despatched to Tunisia to help victims and their families. Tunisia beach attack: witnesses say more than one gunman involved 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z On one of the stone gates are carved words from the Duke's official despatch after the battle: "The army, on any occasion, never conducted itself better." Waterloo memorial to be unveiled by Prince Charles - BBC News 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z The 42-year-old says people working in nearby offices ring in with their orders for the local butcher's burgers, then despatch one of their colleagues to collect them. On the roads discovering Britain's eccentric lay-by businesses - BBC News 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z He said: "Two medics were despatched from checkpoint four in a Land Rover, however they got 'bogged in' trying to access my location." SAS selection deaths: Soldier found holding water bottle - BBC News 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z But surely the despatch of warships to a conflict zone raises questions about that traditional cornerstone of China's foreign policy, namely non-interference in other countries' affairs? Business interests propel change in China's global role - BBC News 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z Some have already despatched lawyers to Cuba to meet government officials, accompany clients, and to establish relationships with law firms there. Eyeing the next frontier, Miami law firms ramp up Cuba strategy 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z It's a far cry from the days of coalition, when the likes of Nick Clegg and Danny Alexander regularly fielded questions from the despatch box. What to look out for in the new Parliament - BBC News 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z It takes about eight hours for everyone to file past the despatch box to take their oath and shake hands with the Speaker. MPs new and old prepare to be sworn in - BBC News 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z This tie was already dead, buried and ceremonially despatched with half an hour gone. Bayern Munich 3-2 Barcelona (agg 3-5) | Champions League semi-final second leg match report 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z In November 1941 it ordered all despatch riders to wear helmets. Lawrence of Arabia and the crash helmet - BBC News 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z The military authorities despatched mounted patrols in every direction, in order, if possible, to arrest the assassins. AP Was There: Original AP report of Lincoln’s assassination 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z However, it reportedly despatched navy vessels to the Gulf of Aden, off Yemen, on Wednesday. US warns Iran over 'support' for Yemen Houthi rebels 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z The navy and coastguard despatched vessels to rescue the migrants from five different boats. Italians rescue 1,500 migrants in Mediterranean 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z The two men first faced each other across the despatch box in October 2010. David Cameron and Ed Miliband set for final Commons clash 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z Now he despatches animals the lioness fails to kill quickly enough. The lion hugger 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z He also praised the "coolness and calmness" the Italian, who was criticised by Gerrard for his lack of respect, displayed in despatching the spot kick. Henderson showed maturity - Rodgers 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z American officials warn they are weighing up the despatch of lethal "defensive weapons" to help Ukrainian troops defend themselves against pro-Russian forces. Ukraine conflict: Back to Minsk with so much at stake 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z The coastguard despatched four vessels and the navy another after receiving satellite telephone distress calls from three migrant boats. Italians rescue 1,500 migrants in Mediterranean 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z The Chileans were incensed and despatched troops to the north in protest. Humberstone: A Chilean ghost town's English past 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z And so, within a year of the 2015 election, the new Tory leader George Osborne was facing Ed Miliband across the despatch box. Four imaginary hung parliament scenarios 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z In WW1 he was severely wounded on eight occasions and mentioned in despatches six times. The unkillable soldier 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z It tells a suspenseful tale of an Australian journalist despatched to replace a colleague at a dangerous time. The year of living dangerously 2014-12-29T05:00:00Z Philae managed to despatch a good deal of science data from the surface before going into hibernation. Philae comet landing 'all a blur' 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z In the same delivery, Jones had included another despatch dated 25 July - Romieu had been spotted in Aleppo changing money into gold, with the intention of making his way to Persia. Monsieur Romieu - a 'man of talents' 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z They despatched ships from the North Sea down to the South Atlantic and confronted the Germans at the Falkland Islands five weeks later. An unlikely naval battle remembered 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Initially six fast Tornado jets were despatched to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, along with an air-to-air tanker, with two more Tornados being sent once offensive air operations began. How much can UK campaign hurt IS? 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z President Barack Obama’s decision to despatch a force with a strong military component to contain the Ebola epidemic in Liberia is to be welcomed. The Guardian view on using the American military to contain the Ebola epidemic in Liberia 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z The company said established mobile contracts taken out through it would not be affected, although phones ordered and not despatched - for example anyone ordering the new iPhone 6 over the weekend - would be. Phones 4U shops closing for business 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z A further 475 US trainers and advisers will be despatched to Iraq. Will Obama's anti-IS strategy work? 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z And this plan to despatch teachers, however meagre, shows that Whitehall is now thinking spatially. London's GCSE lessons for England 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z Military helicopters were despatched to survey the scene on the Constitution Avenue, one of the most secure zones in the city, housing a number of government buildings and residences. Anti-PM clashes continue in Pakistan 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z A dispute, described in despatches as trivial, broke out between Paul Merek, the civilian running the operation, and the three prisoners. WW2 prisoner's grave found by nephew 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z However, he spent most of the war as a “conducting officer” shepherding war correspondents around the front and censoring their despatches. First world war: how the Manchester Guardian fought to keep Britain out of conflict 2014-08-02T04:00:00Z Australia despatched its foreign minister, Julie Bishop, to New York to push for a UN Security Council resolution. Cameron tells Putin shooting down of MH17 was 'unacceptable' 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z The Briton despatched South African Kevin Anderson in straight sets to reach the last eight for the seventh successive year. Today at Wimbledon: Tuesday at a glance 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z School inspectors were promptly despatched, and last week duly produced their reports. When Parental Choice Leads To An Islamist Plot 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Each year, tons of pollen, “almost inevitably contaminated with a range of bee diseases, are shipped into the factories, and there it is fed to bumblebees, which are then despatched all over the world.” Two books on the bumblebee But she made it into Colliers with her first despatch from Normandy, taking her signature focus on civilians and the casualties of war. The women reporters who covered D-Day 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z When the party failed to return on Friday a helicopter was despatched. Climbers missing on US Mt Rainier 2014-05-31T04:00:00Z The president said China had promised to assist in the search for the girls - and he also thanked the US, UK and France who have despatched teams of experts to Nigeria. Nigeria kidnaps 'a turning point' 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z It alleges plotting and conspiring against Iraq and talks about indoctrination and training camps for potential jihadists inside Saudi Arabia, before being despatched to either Iraq or Syria. Iraq: A proxy battleground in a regional war 2014-05-01T23:29:36Z India immediately despatched troops to the Siachen, beating Pakistan by a week. India and Pakistan’s glacial fight 2014-04-12T18:39:40Z They reached front lines, sent despatches from Normandy, entered newly liberated Paris and later visited concentration camps across Europe. The women reporters who covered D-Day 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z Officials from the official election commission were despatched to resupply the areas where demand had been higher than predicted. Voters flock to polls in Mazar-e-Sharif 2014-04-06T12:00:17Z But physical goods still need to be despatched, however virtual your business. Does success lie up in the clouds? 2014-04-03T23:00:39Z Those minimum standards also include broadly agreeing not to despatch people to horrible fates overseas. Analysis: Yashika and the law 2014-04-02T18:21:17Z Even Europe’s most mighty princes frequently cut costs by handing their despatches to friendly merchants, who would carry them for free. Rumor, gossip, nonsense: How the news became a nightmare 2014-03-29T18:00:00Z Two months of relative calm followed but on 11 May they were despatched to Festubert. Skye's Band of Brothers 2014-03-24T13:20:40Z As a Squadron Officer of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, she motorcycled and flew to look after hundreds of airwomen in remote radar stations, and was twice mentioned in despatches. Life after World War One 2014-03-20T01:16:39Z Coverage of the Budget dominates most front pages, with the Times describing a "savings revolution" under a picture of George Osborne - surrounded by his ministerial team - holding the traditional red despatch case. Pensions 'joy' and 'Maddie' latest - front pages 2014-03-19T23:39:33Z The reputation of the Vatican as a place where - through history - dark plots have been hatched to despatch unwelcome Popes dies hard. Pope Francis marks one year at Vatican 2014-03-13T01:17:08Z In Russia, authorities despatch "brigades of bloggers who spread the Kremlin's message", she writes. Web warriors cause big bother for Big Brother 2014-02-19T02:04:00Z But any smug feeling was quickly despatched when I added a decade to my age. A nation of pill poppers? 2014-02-12T16:07:57Z The Reds have been great at home this season and they have a knack of despatching teams in the first half of their games at Anfield. Lawro's predictions v Vic Reeves 2014-01-17T07:21:42Z In what seems like a Welsh cliche, Clough had not been born to immense wealth but was noticed for his fine singing voice in the choir of Chester Cathedral and despatched to court in London. Mystery of the Nazi and the portrait of a Welsh lady 2014-01-17T00:02:30Z He despatched an army unit under the command of Gen Sergio Arellano Stark to impose "uniform criteria in the administration of justice to prisoners". Chile Caravan of Death: Eight guilty 2013-12-23T20:12:32Z Liverpool have been very good at despatching teams at home but they have been inconsistent and dropped points away from Anfield. Lawro's predictions 2013-12-12T18:52:26Z A few minutes later the teleprinter bell sounded at Stratford and our engine was despatched to the crash. 'It was clear no-one else was alive' 2013-12-11T23:54:50Z Once Mr Hollande took the decision to intervene, his commanders were able to despatch special forces combat helicopters from Burkina Faso, to stage initial strikes against the jihadists. Why is France sending troops to Africa again? 2013-12-02T15:51:16Z On 1 December, the engine will be fired again for its "trans-Martian injection", despatching the craft on a 300-day journey to Mars. Indian Mars mission hit by snag 2013-11-11T13:22:42Z Prior to polling day in 2015, around seven million postal votes will have been despatched and about six million returned and processed. What price democracy? Counting the cost of UK elections 2013-11-08T03:14:04Z O9ten less powerful enemies are despatched effectively as a formality, but one still has to tap through the process – a corner that could have been painlessly cut. 'Chainsaw Warrior' Review - A Solitary Pleasure Remade For Touch 2013-10-04T17:05:00Z And the is due to despatch its Mangalyaan probe to the Red Planet later this year. Rover challenges Mars life theory 2013-09-19T18:01:19Z The team of EU observers is expected to be despatched "as soon as possible" to assess the legality of the checks. EU team to monitor Gibraltar border 2013-08-19T15:09:48Z It is the communist state's biggest trading partner and the nation to which it despatched an envoy as tensions on the Korean peninsula began to lessen - following weeks of threatening rhetoric - in May. S Korea president in China visit 2013-06-27T05:22:53Z The intention is for the satellite to despatch a short-lived, battery-operated weather station to the surface as soon as it arrives. Europe's 'seven minutes of terror' 2013-06-21T17:09:48Z I worked in Westminster for a long time and they were often pals across the despatch box. Rory Bremner: Putting satire in the Saltire 2013-06-12T23:26:40Z In this system, as a 2009 despatch from the US embassy published by Wikileaks observed, officials from presidents to customs officers are "designated", rather than being selected transparently. Bouteflika's absence leaves Algeria pondering future 2013-06-04T12:34:00Z For 15 years, he oversaw the despatch of the envelopes containing offers of cash prizes which always included an added incentive for returning the forms within 14 days. Been and gone: Father of the Ford Cortina 2013-06-01T23:32:50Z Two weeks later, a messenger raced through the monastery with an urgent despatch. Reporter's battle over Everest climb 2013-05-29T00:39:28Z Ripley finds a certain satisfaction in despatching his victims, but it doesn't come from any dark romance of evil. Tom Ripley and a talent for evil 2013-05-17T16:01:18Z A small satellite weighing just 10kg was also despatched by the rocket. , as it is known, is a student project and represents the first spacecraft to be made in Estonia. Vegetation mission launches on Vega 2013-05-07T08:06:37Z Most online retailers' terms and conditions state that the contract is formed at the point of despatch, allowing them to check the transaction and correct any errors. Has Sports Direct scored a pricing own goal? 2013-05-06T06:00:17Z "Today we are not only no longer a world power but we are not in the first rank even as a European one," Nicholas Henderson wrote in the 1979 despatch. Thatcher's legacy: citadel of finance atop once-derelict docks 2013-04-16T14:51:28Z That brought the skipper to the crease, Watson easing any nerves over his new role by despatching the fourth ball he faced to the boundary with a leg-side half-volley. Australia struggle in India despite Shane Watson's return to the side 2013-03-22T11:27:48Z Opened in 2009, it is from here that crates of drugs from manufacturers around the world, notably in India and China, are despatched according to requests from health centres. Mozambique seeks cure for chronic shortage of medical supplies 2013-03-18T13:07:02Z The remarks were a clear break with Canada's Conservative government, which has despatched cabinet officials and provincial premiers to Washington, New York and Chicago this month to push Barack Obama to approve the project. Keystone XL pipeline not good for Canada, opposition leader suggests 2013-03-13T21:04:22Z But then he was also mentioned in despatches four times. The Spin 2013-03-05T12:22:46Z In the end, it was not as competitive as expected but Cliftonville despatched their title rivals with ruthless efficiency. Cliftonville thump Crues in final 2013-01-26T19:35:06Z The West African forces are already arriving or about do to so, as governments in the region respond to the current emergency: Senegal, Niger, Burkina and Togo are all despatching troops. France's war in the desert of Mali 2013-01-14T19:24:44Z France, however, despatched additional troops to the country to protect its nationals, many of whom work in Areva's large uranium mine at Bakouma in the south-east of the country. CAR peace talks begin in Gabon 2013-01-09T14:55:55Z The Dutch military despatch a convoy of Patriot missiles to Turkey as part of Nato efforts to protect Turkish borders from the conflict in neighbouring Syria. Day in pictures: 7 January 2013 2013-01-07T12:13:18Z "Argentina is not just another 'banana republic' - a tin pot country led by a tinpot dictator," he wrote in his valedictory despatch in June 1982. Falklands attack 'surprised' Thatcher 2012-12-28T00:08:19Z The press was despatched to witness London's public transport network collapsing. 2012: That was the year that was 2012-12-25T01:44:12Z The leads with a powerful despatch by its correspondent in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Powerful despatch on Syria situation 2012-12-13T06:12:59Z Rafael da Silva created the second, despatched again by Rooney's right boot, and for all the controversy the result was a just one. Manchester City 2 Manchester United 3 2012-12-09T15:45:41Z How can he spend 25 minutes at the despatch box criticising the prime minister and remain in the government? Leveson plunges coalition into uncharted territory 2012-11-29T22:09:37Z When such trees are identified, specialist tree climbers are despatched to climb 20m and higher into the canopy to collect the seeds. Danish ash disease warning for UK 2012-11-20T01:40:21Z International Development Secretary Justine Greening was summoned to the despatch box on 19 November 2012 to answer an urgent question on UK aid to Uganda and Rwanda by her Labour counterpart Ivan Lewis. VIDEO: House of Commons 2012-11-19T17:11:21Z The fourth ATV, dubbed "Albert Einstein", will be despatched to the launch site in August for a lift-off in Spring next year. Esa boss confident of Orion bid 2012-10-12T09:16:09Z In third scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark, two men from "Army intelligence" despatch Indiana Jones on a quest to find the lost Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do. A grown-up viewing of Indiana Jones 2012-10-04T22:29:10Z "We had four or five chances flashing across their goals that we should have despatched and made it a comfortable last 20 minutes," said Mackay. It could have been 6-1 - Mackay 2012-10-02T22:47:23Z The Foreign Office forwarded each one of Brady's despatches on to the prime minister's private office, where they proved popular reading. The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z He noted that Mr Hammond had not mentioned the change at his last despatch box appearance, on Monday. VIDEO: House of Commons 2012-09-18T13:29:45Z "The shock was also experienced back at the fire stations where control room operators had despatched appliances to the fire." Warehouse blaze dead remembered 2012-08-25T13:40:18Z He said after getting the reports an ambulance crew, a cycle responder and a hazardous area response team were despatched. Pedestrians ill in Thames tunnel 2012-08-24T21:35:39Z It was always going to be a tough game... and on another day I think that we'd have had four or five more chances that we'd have despatched and made life a little bit easier. It could have been 6-1 - Mackay 2012-10-02T22:47:23Z Brady wrote a climactic despatch, telling of an attack by bandits in Kazakhstan, which the horses survived only to end up stuck in a railway siding once they finally reached Moscow. The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z Labour's Ed Balls frequently accuses Mr Osborne of being a "part-time Chancellor" when they joust across the despatch box in the Commons. Will Osborne keep both jobs? 2012-08-23T15:20:16Z That might be less of a strain on the purse than you'd expect, judging by the heading on a despatch from Northumberland by our ever-industrious friends at North News. England's cheapest flat? 2012-08-21T12:27:13Z "Considering the method by which these people despatched their victims, it's perhaps a little too humane," he says. The search for a humane way to kill 2012-08-08T00:20:59Z He said the US was supporting "terrorist groups" and despatching weapons to Syria, and was therefore responsible for the lives of those abducted. Syria defiant after PM defects 2012-08-07T07:18:47Z Brady's story may be unique but her despatches belong to a proud tradition in British diplomacy. The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z Firefighters and a team of climbers were despatched to the scene, as well as a medically-equipped helicopter. French helicopter crash kills six 2012-07-25T17:30:28Z Typhoon fighter jets and military helicopters carrying snipers will be despatched to intercept any suspicious planes and guide them away from the Olympic Park. UK could use "lethal force" to protect airspace 2012-07-13T14:46:37Z Crouches low at the despatch box as he hurls barbs at his Tory opponents. Osborne v Balls: Tale of the tape 2012-07-10T14:43:37Z Here an elegant ceiling covered little more than the space to house racks of scenery awaiting despatch to an allocated studio. Goodbye Television Centre 2012-07-06T15:59:32Z We finally tracked this old despatch down in the National Archives, in an ordinary looking buff-coloured file entitled "Foreign diplomatic representation in Algeria". The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z Half of the people of this village were despatched to the death camps and there is not a word about them. A Polish village's forgotten Jewish dead 2012-06-16T00:15:44Z Landing on Mars is notoriously difficult, and most of the missions despatched from Earth have failed to get down in one piece. Mars rover narrows landing zone 2012-06-12T07:41:39Z Sometimes accused of sneering and condescending tone by critics but there are now few more commanding figures at the despatch box when on form. Osborne v Balls: Tale of the tape 2012-07-10T14:43:37Z Expeditions were despatched all over the globe to get the data necessary to calculate the AU. Venus to put on Sun spectacular 2012-06-04T23:06:18Z According to the despatches from Ronald Burroughs, the British Ambassador, the Algerian government had a habit of using the diplomatic corp as "wallpaper" at official events, and this was no exception. The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z Fast boats positioned in the splashdown zone were despatched to recover the unmanned capsule. Splashdown for Dragon spacecraft 2012-05-31T19:05:54Z At his weekly despatch box session on 23 May 2012, PM David Cameron dismissed a suggestion that his qualified support for a recent report on employment law demonstrated that the "nasty party" was back. VIDEO: Prime minister's questions 2012-05-23T11:50:49Z Furthermore, the unerring ease with which these machines despatch the most appalling difficulties has turned the current toward what is significant in a musical performance: touch, phrasing, interpretation. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z Consequently he had a very large trade, and the twelve wagons that were despatched daily from the Baumgärtner bakery went to all parts of the city. The Misfit Christmas Puddings 2012-05-22T15:16:50.590Z In a previous series on BBC Radio 4 called Parting Shots we explored the recently extinguished tradition of the valedictory despatch - the last despatch an ambassador would send before quitting a foreign post. The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z A telegram was at once despatched to Miss Desmond apprising her of the arrangement. A Soldier's Son 2012-04-27T02:00:37.640Z Mr. Radford, indeed, had not yet arrived, though two messengers had been despatched to summon him; the answer still being that he had gone over towards Ashford. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z After compelling me to take an arm-chair, Liszt seated himself at the large writing-table, apologising to me by stating that he had a letter to despatch in a hurry. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z Four more M'Cartys were despatched to their humble couches, two of them, owing to Granny's faultfinding, having been spanked vigorously before being turned over to the arms of Morpheus. The Misfit Christmas Puddings 2012-05-22T15:16:50.590Z Former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw told us about despatches from a British ambassador to "one of the Stans" which were so funny that they made him cry with laughter. The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z Yates, scared by her faintness and whiteness, ran out of the room and despatched a hasty messenger. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z The Prophet despatched Ali to track the Infidels. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z They had constantly sent volunteers to the protestant army; they had bestirred themselves in aid of La Rochelle, and had even despatched succour to the protestants of the far south. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z After he had finished his despatch, he put it in an envelope, and requested someone to read it when he had taken his departure. Punch, or the London Charivari, December 2, 1893 2012-04-23T02:00:33.287Z Straw said that in the despatches the ambassador had a "ringside seat" to a "very serious pantomime" in which the country's oddball dictator held sway over all. The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z Mears acted as intermediary, conducted the correspondence; and in despatching the doles, whether much or little, he rarely failed to reiterate the proviso that the recipient was not to set foot in England. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z He despatched an Ansar to Khalid and when he came into the presence of Mohammad, he upbraided him severely for having given battle against his strict orders. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z Write him a note instantly, saying, that as you understand he has a courier going, you will be glad if he will despatch that letter. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z "Dear me!" said the person to whom the despatch had been entrusted. Punch, or the London Charivari, December 2, 1893 2012-04-23T02:00:33.287Z In ordinary circumstances despatches from a post of comparatively minor significance like Turkmenistan would never reach the desk of a minister, and their authors would continue to toil in relative obscurity. The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z Courteous letters were exchanged between her and Enid's hosts; but the girl and Yates were despatched together, and Mrs. Thompson refused even a glimpse of the Salters' mansion. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z After the return of his victorious lieutenants, the Prophet despatched missionaries to the newly-converted tribes, in order to prevent them backsliding by introducing any of their past superstitions into the religion. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z A page appeared instantly, and was despatched to the apartments of the Dauphine to call Mademoiselle de Marly to the presence of the King. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z In his official despatches to the Colonial Secretary Sir George Bowen did not mention at length these initial difficulties; but to Sir E. B. Lytton he wrote more fully. Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information 2012-04-22T02:00:09.320Z Craig was told that all his despatches were passed around the staff at Buckingham Palace and to Her Majesty - which he says "was quite a kick". The story of Major's gift horse 2012-09-21T03:19:36Z Then she sealed the envelope, rang a bell, and told someone to despatch her letter by registered post. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z On Nov. 22d a young Irishman named Kearns arrived with another despatch from the Foreign Office,—probably the one of August 13th, but which contained no allusion whatever to the Emperor’s letter. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z In order to lessen the pressure on the Commissariat, General Stewart divided his forces, despatching one column to hunt for supplies in the direction of Giriskh, and sending another with the same object to Khelat-i-Ghilzie. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879 2012-04-18T02:00:17.060Z In his official despatches, as well as in private letters to friends in England, Sir George Bowen revealed himself as a genial though apparently unconscious egotist. Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information 2012-04-22T02:00:09.320Z Those against whom his crusade had been preached lay in wait for him near Marburg and despatched him, July 31, regardless of his entreaties for mercy. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z In the two days allotted to them this unwieldly assemblage despatched thirty-four cases, which would show that little consideration could have been given to each. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z In September the answer arrived from the Emperor Napoleon, to whom Theodore had despatched a letter at the same time as to the Queen. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Likely he was so far gone that he could not shoot to defend himself, and there would be little trouble in getting near enough to despatch him. Frank Merriwell's Backers The Pride of His Friends 2012-04-14T02:00:22.840Z Against these Swedes was despatched the Emperor's brother, the Archduke Leopold, who, very happily for Rupert, passed, on his way, through Linz. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z A deputation was thereupon despatched, but their mission was not speedily performed; the inquisitor chafed at the delay, and began blustering and threatening. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Such converts as they had made elsewhere were diligently hunted up and mercilessly despatched. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z Forty-eight hours afterwards another captain was despatched to entirely countermand these orders, and to make perfectly fresh arrangements, and these again have been altered during the last day or two. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Captain Farrar and the equipment committee have provided a most varied and ample supply of provisions which was despatched to India in January. Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 2012-04-12T02:00:28.417Z The same writer asserted that Francesca was the only person who could speak English at the Electoral Court; and frequent references to her are found in the despatches of himself and his successor. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z After completely succeeding in his mission to Florence he was despatched on a similar one to Lombardy. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Master Theodisius and several bishops were despatched to Rome with the documents so as to bring personal influence to bear. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z Urged on to instant action from home, he will despatch two or three regiments, with cavalry and artillery, and with the lightest possible baggage. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Sorry to say the wire has broken down between London and the seat of the war, so we have no despatches. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, November 18, 1893 2012-04-12T02:00:26.587Z Early in 1644 he was despatched to Ireland by Digby, in order to arrange various matters and, incidentally, to do Rupert as much harm as he could. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z As the royal authority extended and established itself, special deputies for the investigation and correction of abuses were frequently despatched to the provinces. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Like a soldier on duty, he was liable at any moment to be despatched on any mission that the interest of religion or of the Order might demand. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z The muleteers were in like way despatched, without a single hour to acquire a notion of their duties. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Well then, Master la Chaise, as you see," he continued, "I have come hither to Paris on some business which required a certain degree of despatch, and have ventured with few attendants and little baggage. Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:35.290Z Some time previously the Queen had despatched Goring to the aid of the Earl of Newcastle in Yorkshire; and in March she landed there herself, bringing supplies and reinforcements. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z A swift messenger was despatched to the heretics of Montségur, and in answer to his summons Pierre Roger of Mirepoix, with a number of knights and their retainers, started at once. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z With no ties of locality, soldiers of the Cross ready to march to any point at the word of command, they could be despatched at a moment’s notice whenever their services were required. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z Then, getting tired, he called out six of his musketeers, who continued to fire among the wretched crowd until all were despatched. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The servant whom he had despatched to his brother reached the ford and crossed it, without any attempt on the part of the reiters to interrupt him. Henry of Guise; (Vol. I of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:31.930Z He despatched a furious, incoherent letter to Legge, full of ironical and rather unintelligible complaints against his uncle, and dark threats of his own resignation. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z Here he at least found an apostate Jewess who fled, and we have his proclamation calling upon every one to aid Copin, sergeant of the Bailli of Caen, who had been despatched in her pursuit. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z There are very pressing matters to be thought of here, and I can take Major Stapylton's despatches with me. Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z Sir Charles Staveley at once despatched the Punjaub Pioneers to this point; that done, there was nothing for it but to wait the event; and this waiting was painful in the extreme. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The messenger despatched, he sat down beside his fire, the only light now in the room, which the shade of coming night had darkened. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z After that he despatched a formal complaint of Gassion's conduct to the Queen Regent, who rebuked Gassion with the curious question—"Was he a general or a Croat?" Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z On the accession of Nicholas V., in 1447, the Bohemians sent to him a deputation offering him their allegiance, but we have seen how wary was the legate whom he despatched in return to Prague. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z I came to England with despatches about two years after Barrington's death. Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z Even to write her, alas! would be impossible, for by whom could I despatch my letter? One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances One of Cleopatra's Nights?Clarimonde?Arria Marcella?The Mummy's Foot?Omphale: a Rococo Story?King Candaules 2012-04-08T02:00:23.693Z There was a report in the camp Ormsby was going to England with despatches; it's all a mistake, however, he says. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z As soon as firing was heard in the Downs, Coventry had signed an order for Rupert's recall, and sent it to Arlington, expecting that he would at once despatch it. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z But the answer brought back by the messengers is the curt and haughty despatch of the man of war to the man of peace. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis 2012-04-08T02:00:21.793Z With more than the calmness and self-possession of many a clever woman, she arranged and despatched the remedy almost instantaneously after the infliction of the wrong. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z Accordingly, another wireless message was despatched, asking the "Blücher" to hold back her fire. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z Calcutta lawyers, men deep in knowledge of Oriental law and custom, learned Moonshees and Pundits, were despatched by him at enormous cost, to England, to confer with the great authorities at home. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Five hundred pounds were forthwith paid, but a complaint was despatched to the King, who hastened to disavow his nephew's arbitrary proceedings. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z The boat was insufficiently provided, and it seemed scarcely short of murder to despatch a crew under such circumstances. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z In Genesis, the whole history of the world before the flood is despatched in seven chapters, less than is occupied with the history of Joseph. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z When he reached his lodgings that night, he found a telegraphic despatch awaiting him from Rotterdam, saying that his father was taken dangerously ill. Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-06T02:00:29.933Z There are seven despatches daily to the suburban districts. Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood 2012-04-06T02:00:29.250Z He did not know, as Fairfax knew through an intercepted despatch, that Goring was unable to leave the West. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z As soon as the servants had been despatched, Lord Dewry bethought him that Colonel Manners might himself require some refreshment, and apologized for his previous forgetfulness. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z For the messengers had been despatched at once on the death of the old King, which had been sudden at the last, to summon his successor, and there had been time already for their return. Christmas Tree Land 2012-04-06T02:00:25.787Z Things went on quietly with Mr. Armstrong and his daughter after the latter had despatched her letter, saying that Ruth Powlett was ready to confess the truth respecting George Forester. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z The last despatch is at 7 p.m. Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood 2012-04-06T02:00:29.250Z Reaching the town that night, he found that a relief of some four hundred men, under Goring, had just been despatched thither by the Spaniards; the opportunity was more than welcome. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z He then called for pen and ink, which, after some difficulty, he obtained, and wrote and despatched the note which we have seen delivered to Marian de Vaux. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z The babe was weak and sickly, and the condition of the mother so precarious that a messenger was despatched to the army urging the immediate return of Wladislas. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z As they were eating their breakfast the sentry returned, and another was despatched to take his place. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z At other portions p. 84of the building the foreign, colonial, and India mails are despatched. Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood 2012-04-06T02:00:29.250Z The Parliament had despatched their Admiral Blake in pursuit of the Royalists, and Blake's ships were better manned, better fitted up, and more numerous than those of Rupert. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z The latter despatched by a special messenger, reached the General on the 24th of June. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Yielding to the advice of the missionary, Ghia-loung now resolved to despatch an embassy to France, in the hope of obtaining sufficient assistance to place himself on the throne of his ancestors. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z And so three days afterwards a full account of all that Ruth Powlett had said, and of the circumstances of the case, was despatched to "Sergeant Blunt, Cape Mounted Rifles, Kaffirland." The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z The suburban deliveries begin one to two hours after despatch, according to distance. Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood 2012-04-06T02:00:29.250Z The answer was in the affirmative, and Rupert despatched the prisoner back to his own army, with the message that they should have "fighting enough!" Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z This error is the more culpable, because he did not expect an immediate attack; for, after the detachment was despatched, he remained quietly in Canada, and then crossed at his leisure to Detroit. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Shall we, like two fools, leave Rome in this way because the despatch orders us to do so, and give up France to irreligiosity—a word no less barbarous than the thing itself? The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The Cape Town Rifles were before long joined by two troops from Cape Town and Elizabeth Town, and were continually employed in escorting convoys and carrying despatches. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z To capture it, four British ships, carrying ninety guns, and a land force of over seven hundred men were despatched from Pensacola. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z Charles was just then returning from his successful expedition to Cornwall, and Waller had been despatched by the Parliament to intercept him. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z After a short search, however, he discovered two belonging to the enemy, in which he despatched the prisoners he had taken, and as many of his men as they would hold. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Wladislas, then absent in Upper Poland, despatched Skirgello into Lithuania, who, though haughty, licentious, and revengeful, was a brave and skilful general. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z A week later, Ronald was sent with a despatch to King Williamstown. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z Here, being informed that General White was only twenty-five miles distant up the river, he sent him a despatch to hasten, at once, to the fort. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z Clara here tapped softly at the door, to say that the nurse had arrived; and Claud was despatched downstairs to send her up, the doctor remaining to give her directions. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z Three days after, Captain Lyon captured forty English at St. Regis, together with a stand of colors and despatches from the Governor General to an Indian tribe. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z A second expedition was despatched under Count de Rochambeau. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The job of carrying despatches or escorting waggons through a bush where these fellows are known to be lurking, is about as nasty a one as a man can wish. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z The arrival of the despatches which the President had laid before Congress, containing the protocol of the English Embassy, created a deep sensation in both houses of Parliament. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z From the town, those guns which were not already in position moved to their stations—one, the Hotchkiss, being despatched to an emplacement which had only been completed the preceding night. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z The army arriving at Forty Mile Creek, a messenger was despatched to Dearborn, asking for orders. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z On meeting the cardinal, he began by reading in extenso the angry despatch which he had received, not even omitting the epithets "turbulent and guilty priest" which the Consul applied to his eminence. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The Spaniards mistook them for a fleet from Spain, which was expected about that time, and the chief officers came aboard to receive the despatches. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z A messenger was therefore despatched to England that night, and the two embassies, after meeting next day to arrange a protocol, adjourned till the decision of the English cabinet could be received. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z As round after round of cheers broke out it became known that these mysterious horsemen had galloped in under Major Karri Davis with a despatch from General Mahon. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z In the mean time the cavalry had crossed over to the Canadian side and with fifteen hundred men under General Boyd, been despatched against the enemy, which was constantly harassing his rear. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z A messenger was despatched to inform the gathering audience of the unexpected cause of necessary adjournment of our sitting till the next day. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z White represented the urgency of their wants, and two small pinnaces were despatched with supplies, and fifteen planters on board. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z If any thing more than the ravages on our coast was needed to bind the nation together in one determined effort, it was furnished in these despatches. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z Letters were almost out of the question, and were expensive luxuries even to war correspondents, who were compelled to employ special runners at high prices to carry their despatches to the nearest office. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Philadelphia, August 29th, 1782,376 Complains of the infrequency and delay of despatches from Mr Adams.—Importance of the trade to the West Indies.—Evacuation of Charleston. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Next day Captain Morgan despatched away two troops, of 150 men each, to seek for the inhabitants who had escaped. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z After his services at Bastia and Calvi, where he lost that eye which afterwards served him so well from its blindness, his bravery was altogether overlooked in the despatches. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z On the 10th of October the President transmitted a message to Congress, with the despatches received from Ghent, and the protocol of the English legation. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z The physical configuration of the country urgently calls for the immediate despatch of modern weapons, similar to those which the Sirdar used in his Soudan campaign. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z The contents of his despatches are not public, but all hopes of assistance from the armed neutrality seem to be dissipated. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Having got near the land, he kept cautiously in the offing, but at midnight, having proceeded nearer, he despatched his boats with thirty daring sailors. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z While negotiations were going on for peace next year, the Dutch, believing Charles to be trifling, despatched De Ruyter to the Thames. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z It was a grand stroke of policy, on the part of the administration, to fling those despatches at once into Congress and thus before the nation. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z A new gun was also despatched to them, and, its position being constantly shifted, its fire has since played upon every quarter of the town. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Her Imperial Majesty has already exerted herself to despatch to her Ministers residing at the belligerent Courts, 240 the necessary instructions to this effect. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z They stripped the dead, and took from them what was most for their use; such as were not quite dead they despatched with the ends of their muskets. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z He now despatched the greater portion of his men to set fire to the shipping, while he proceeded with a single follower to another fort, the guns of which he spiked. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z The question arises, was it a rendezvous? and did the "bark of aviso" bear other and more important despatches than those addressed to Master Ralph Lane? Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 110, December 6, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-04-03T02:00:26.740Z He says in a despatch to the Governor of Tasmania: 'After some time and full explanation, I found eight chiefs amongst them who possessed the whole of the territory near Port Phillip. Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil 2012-04-02T02:00:28.873Z Saturday last, the government despatched a courier for London. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Meanwhile, another party was despatched into the woods, and the hunters were very successful. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z In the following autumn, he was twice despatched into Canada, to engage the inhabitants to lend their support to the American cause. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z A new company was at the moment in contemplation, and it even despatched its first pioneer vessel in the same month of 1602 as Raleigh did. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 110, December 6, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-04-03T02:00:26.740Z |
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