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  • New Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan

    Karen Pierce, Foreign Office Director of South Asia and Afghanistan takes on the role of Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan with effect from today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Life in a busy press office in Kosovo

    The Stabilisation Unit's Nick Hawton describes a career change which saw him go from BBC foreign correspondent to deputy head of the EULEX Press Office in Kosovo.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pope speaks about UK visit

    The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has said he is looking forward to visiting the UK from 16 to 19 September 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-Vietnam Strategic Partnership Declaration

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and the Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem signed the Declaration in a meeting today at the Foreign Office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Extraordinary UKaid response for flood stricken Punjab and Sindh

    Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell said "The floods in Pakistan are extraordinary; and demand an extraordinary response"

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Being ambitious: the EU and our Eastern neighbours

    A speech delivered by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, in Vilnius, Lithuania

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nigerian Presidential elections announced

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham has made a statement following the announcement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister visits France

    Minister for Europe David Lidington visited Paris from 6-7 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Promoting British business in Australia

    In a jam-packed few days in Australia, Sir Andrew Cahn met the NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and the Head of Austrade Peter Grey - as well as leading business people from Australian and British companies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prince raises curtain on UK's National Day Expo celebrations

    A diverse and rich mix of events for the UK’s September 8 National Day Programme is under way at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Muslims visit Afghanistan

    A delegation of British Muslims recently visited Afghanistan to challenge misconceptions about the reality of life for Muslims in Britain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • French rail disruption

    Industrial action is expected to cause delays and cancellations to rail transport in France on 7 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK and Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Zealand assesses earthquake damage

    There has been extensive damage to buildings in Christchurch following an earthquake on Saturday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guatemala hit by floods

    Parts of the country are in a state of emergency following landslides.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Anniversary of the Kindertransport

    British Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Andrew Noble, spoke at event marking the 71st anniversary of the Kindertransport, the transportation of Jewish children to Britain immediately prior to WWII

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and our embassies overseas this week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hurricane warnings issued along east coast of the USA

    Travellers should monitor local weather bulletins or contact their tour representative for more information.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes talks and calls on leaders to show "perseverance, commitment and courage" in pursuit of peace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Visit of German Foreign Minister underlines key partnership on global issues

    For the first time since his nomination, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed German Foreign Minister Dr Guido Westerwelle to the Foreign Office this morning.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government