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  • British Deputy Prime Minister visits Brazil

    Nick Clegg is accompanied by four Ministers, a business delegation and by representatives from sports, culture and higher education.

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

  • Navy task group heads through Suez

    Following operations off Libya, the Royal Navy's Response Force Task Group has now passed through the Suez Canal in order to conduct exercises with the UK's partners in the Middle East.

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

  • Royal Marines chefs feed the front line

    Despite the austere working conditions at Patrol Base Shahzad, in Nad ‘Ali (North), and limited ingredients, the chefs go to great lengths to…

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

  • Football legend honours soldiers back from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery were hailed as heroes for their work in Afghanistan by one of the players in England's 1966 football World Cup-winning team, Geoff Hurst.

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

  • World Refugee Day 2011

    Foreign Secretary and International Development Secretary mark 10th World Refugee Day

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

  • First ever global midwifery report published

    Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are improved by 2015, according to a major new report launched today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.

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

  • "A reconciliation and political process led by the Afghan Government is essential"

    Minister Alistair Burt discusses the UK’s position on efforts to reconcile and reintegrate members of the Taliban on the terms set out by the Afghan Government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and International Development Secretary mark World Refugee Day

    "The need to offer protection to those caught up in violence or persecution, as set out in the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, remains as relevant as ever."

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

  • Prime Minister offers birthday wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi

    David Cameron phoned Aung San Suu Kyi on her 66th birthday.

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

  • A view from Libya: "a great sense of optimism"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked of a "great sense of optimism" among Libyans in Benghazi in his update to Parliament on the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Britain abroad must temper idealism with pragmatism

    In an interview for the New Statesman, the Archbishop of Canterbury quizzes Foreign Secretary William Hague about Bin Laden, Libya and the role of moral values in foreign policy.

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

  • FCO Minister hails UN Human Rights Council resolution on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity

    "We are committed to ensuring that all people are free to live their lives in a safe and just environment."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress at the UN Human Rights Council

    Following the conclusion of the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Council's work on a number of key issues including human rights in Libya, Syria and Bela…

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

  • Prince Charles praises Paras

    Paratroopers recently returned from Afghanistan were praised for their 'selfless service and commitment' on the front line by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on 16 June 2011.

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

  • Squadron's longest serving member slides into retirement

    Burmese Python, Squadron Leader Eric Aldrovandi, 14 Squadron's mascot, slid into retirement yesterday after a 25-year career with the Royal Air Force.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference

    "We also committed to work closely together to support the people of the Middle East & North Africa as they seek to build more open societies based on the rule of law."

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

  • "Together we must assist the people of Libya in their bid for peace"

    Remarks by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant during an informal interactive dialogue between members of the Security Council and the African Union Ad Hoc Committee on Libya

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets leaders of the Jewish Community

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said "today’s meeting provided an important opportunity to share perspectives and discuss current issues affecting Israel and the Jewish community."

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

  • From poppies to prisons: Minister Alistair Burt discusses counter narcotics policy with Afghan MPs

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met with Mawlawi Shazada Shahed, Deputy Chair of the National Assembly of Afghanistan’s Counter Narcotics Committee.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's call with Turkish Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

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