About Near East
The Near East is a Eurocentric geographical term which roughly encompasses a transcontinental region comprising Western Asia, Turkey, and Egypt. Despite having varying definitions within different academic circles, the term was originally applied to the maximum extent of the Ottoman Empire.
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Dogwalker's van with six pets inside stolen in west London
Six pet dogs have Gone Missing - including one owned by former BBC journalist Rory Cellan-Jones - After a dogwalker's van was stolen in London.
The Vehicle containing The Animals was taken from Erconwald Street Near East Acton Tube station at about 10:00 GMT.
Police are looking for a black Ford Transit van with the registration number AF20 XZD.
Mr Cellan-Jones said it had caused " huge anxiety for My Family and The Owners of The Other dogs".
His Dog is a collie named Cabbage.
Two male beagles and a female German Shepherd were among The Other dogs taken.
Please share quickly- this happened Three Hours ago --
At 1020 This Morning in Lane a dogwalker' s van carrying dogs & & others was while he was picking up another pet. Please look out for a black van reg AF20 XZD!
The former BBC technology correspondent said the dogwalker had stopped near to Wormwood Scrubs where he normally walked The Dogs , and left The Van 's engine running.
" He then turned around and someone leapt into The Van and drove off, " he told BBC Radio 4 's PM.
" We just hope The Dogs are ok, " he added.
The Met Police said no arrests had been made and inquiries were continuing.
Source of news: bbc.com
