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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bomb attack in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has condemned the attack in Mogadishu. At least 65 people are reported to have been killed.

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

  • RAF IED disposal operator honoured for work in Helmand

    Chief Technician Dave Lowe is one of 19 Royal Air Force personnel who have been honoured in the latest Armed Forces Operational Honours and …

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

  • Minister for the Middle East condemns attack on mosque in Israel

    UK welcomes the determination of Israeli authorities to pursue the criminals responsible.

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

  • Gurkhas celebrate Dashain in Helmand

    The festival of Dashain is the longest, most auspicious and joyous time of the year for Gurkhas of the Hindu faith. The fifteen days of celebration…

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

  • Acts of bravery in Afghanistan and UK recognised

    Service personnel from all three Services honoured in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List have been recognised for acts of leadership and bravery in Afghanistan, as well as heroic acts in the UK. Report by Leigh H…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes capture of Haji Mali Khan

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments on the capture of Haji Mali Khan, a senior member of the Haqqani terror network

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

  • Zambian soap stars spread the word on family planning

    How UK aid is helping Zambian women transform their lives with and plan for the future through family planning services

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  • Foreign Secretary meets Syrian activists

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met Syrian human rights activist Catherine al-Talli and opposition member Bassam Ishak on Thursday 29 September.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on the reported death of Anwar al-Awlaki

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says the death is a blow to Al Qaeda.

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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 its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East expresses concern about sentences in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt reiterated the British Government’s deep concern about the nature of recent hearings and disproportionate sentences.

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

  • First Women’s Volleyball Tournament Promoting Awareness of the Dangers of Narcotics and Intoxicants held in Kabul

    On 28th Sept 2011 the first women’s educational volleyball tournament – to promote awareness of the law against narcotics and intoxicating drinks among Afghanistan’s youth - held in Kabul.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by sentences in Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that he is concerned about sentences handed out by a Special Tribunal in Bahrain.

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

  • UK calls for immediate end to violence in Yemen by all sides

    Foreign Office Minister Alastair Burt met with Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr al-Qirbi

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

  • Armed Forces bravery recognised with gallantry honours

    Private Bryan Johnson, aged 24, whose Military Cross is announced today, had been a trained soldier for less a year when he displayed immense…

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 30 September 2011

    A total of 140 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 30 September 2011.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East appalled by ongoing violence in Syria

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that President Assad must face the reality that the Syrian people are calling for change, and end the brutality.

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

  • Minister for Europe concerned about treatment of political prisoners in Belarus

    Minister for Europe David Lidington called on Belarus to release all political prisoners and drop all of the charges against them.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls on Iran to overturn Iranian Church leader's death sentence

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following reports that Iranian Church Leader Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani faces a death sentence after refusing an order to recant his faith.

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

  • 1 YORKS deploy to Afghanistan

    Personnel from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (1 YORKS) are starting a gruelling six-month tour in Afghanistan where they will work alongside the Afghan National Army to help them prepare to fully take over security op…

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