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Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the approval of the first stage of a draft law which is going through the Lithuanian parliament to give financial compensation to the Jewish communities.
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Foreign Secretary William Hague hosted the public premiere of our documentary film and launched the Public Diplomacy strategy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In a Foreign Office film launched on the 5th of November, the Sudanese-born BBC World News anchor celebrates the liberties we enjoy in Britain, considering them real cornerstones of democracy.
Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met with leaders of the Baha'i community on 9 November.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken following the elections which were held in Tanzania on 31 October.
Minister for the Carribean Jeremy Browne has extended sympathies to those affected by last week's fatal plane crash in Cuba.
President Gül of Turkey is visiting the UK this week. He is here to receive the 2010 Chatham House International Statesman Prize from HM The Queen.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has called a halt to Britain's diplomatic decline in Latin America and promised to seize opportunities for political cooperation and trade and investment.
Today the UK Prime Minister David Cameron arrives in China to lead the largest UK China Summit in history. The centrepiece of visit will be the Summit between the Prime Minister and Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday.
The UK expressed concern about restrictions on freedom of expression and association in Libya, and in particular, reports of the arrest and detention of 20 journalists in the statement on 9 November.
Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the UK's relationship with Latin America in his Canning Lecture on 9 November.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham described the European Union Observers report "as fair, balanced and credible" following elections in Ethiopia on 23 May.
Foreign Secretary William Hague commented after the announcement yesterday that a further 1,352 housing units would be constructed in East Jerusalem settlements.
If you’re taking part in cross country rallies through West or North Africa, you should be aware of the high risk of kidnapping or terrorist attacks.
If you live abroad the way you obtain a passport, and where you need to apply, is changing.
UK firms should seek to explore opportunities for expanding their business in China, the world’s second largest economy and the UK ’s ninth largest export market, Prime Minister David Cameron said today.
"I hope that these elections will come to represent a new beginning for Zanzibar" said Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham.
British nationals planning to travel to St Lucia are advised to check with their tour operator before travelling. Those travelling independently should try to speak to their airlines directly before going to the airport.
"The British Government will stand by the people of Burma and will continue to maintain pressure on the regime until we see real progress on democracy, governance and human rights".
Minister for South East Asia and Far East Jeremy Browne discusses Burma's elections on BBC News.
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