Iran’s foreign minister yesterday demanded the immediate withdrawal of British forces from Basra, saying their presence had destabilised Iraq’s second-largest city.

Muslim boycotts of Danish goods over the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad are costing Denmark’s companies millions and have raised fears of irreparable damage to trade ties.

Consumer boycotts of Danish goods in Muslim countries in protest of the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed are costing Denmark’s companies millions, and have raised fears of irreparable damage to trade ties.