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Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates Mexican President Calderon and Foreign Minister Espinosa as talks end with agreement.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
In a statement to mark International Human Rights Day, the Foreign Secretary sent a message of support to human rights defenders around the world, including the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, and those detained…
On UN International Human Rights Day, Jeremy Browne visited Google’s offices for a round-table discussion on freedom of expression on the internet.
Foreign Office staff from around the world have marked International Human Rights Day by blogging on a wide range of issues.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
To mark International Human Rights Day, Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has written an article reflecting on his human rights activities over the last seven months.
Following reports that Iranian State TV will air a programme tonight in which Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani reconstructs her alleged crime, the Foreign Office has issued a statement.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt talked about the UK's concerns when he took part in an adjournment debate in Parliament on 7 December.
Foreign Secretary William Hague met Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr Tonio Borg on 9 December.
Climate Secretary, Chris Huhne, said "we're reaching a crunch point" as high level negotiations get into full swing
Foreign Secretary William Hague laid a statement in Parliament on how the UK plans to reinvigorate the Commonwealth.
Minister for Europe David Lidington laid a statement in Parliament detailing the agenda for the two meetings on 13-14 December.
Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham and Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan have updated Parliament on the situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.
The Second Reading debate of the EU Bill took place on 7 December in the House of Commons.
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced agreement on a long-term partnership plan which will see Britain offer economic, political and military support for Afghanistan.
Minister for South America Jeremy Browne "shocked and saddened" by the fire in Santiago.
The UK and the International community express concern about the Parliamentary elections in Egypt on 28 November and 5 December.
Foreign Secretary said that the Economic Community of West African States have "sent a clear and unequivocal message that Cote d’Ivoire’s neighbours are determined to uphold democratic principles".
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton spoke on behalf of the E3+3 after talks with Iran on 6-7 December in Geneva.
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