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  • DFID research: Antimalarial trees in East Africa threatened with extinction

    A new book from the ICRAF identifies species of antimalarial trees that have potential for further study and development as crops.

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

  • UK supports Gulf Co-operation Council initiative to resolve crisis in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt discussed the situation in Yemen with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the United Arab Emirates Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash.

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

  • Foreign Secretary talks of "tightening pressure" on Qadhafi regime

    "The plan is to continue to tighten the pressure of every form, including the military pressure, on the Qadhafi regime" said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns killing of demonstrators in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on the Syrian security forces to exercise restraint instead of repression following reports of deaths and casualties across Syria.

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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 human rights policy answers your questions on 2010 report

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has answered a selection of questions from the public on Human Rights and Democracy: The 2010 FCO Report. You can read and comment on the report online.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on human rights in Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on authorities to respect the right to peaceful protest in Bahrain.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Easter message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said thoughts are with "all those who are denied the right to freedom of religion".

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Libya, Australia and the London 2012 Paralympic Games were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • New fanfare to trumpet in royal marriage

    A new piece of music has been written by an RAF officer especially for the wedding next week of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces assistance to the National Transitional Council in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced assistance to the National Transitional Council in Libya, and the expansion of the UK diplomatic team in Benghazi.

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

  • Foreign Office checks in to Foursquare

    The Foreign Office is now using Foursquare to keep British nationals up to date with travel information while they are on the move.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called for security forces to exercise restraint, and to respect the Syrian people's right to protest.

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

  • 2011 'crucial to the future of Afghanistan'

    The importance of 2011 to Afghanistan's future was highlighted by representatives of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Ministry of Defence, and Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), at a press conference…

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

  • Defence Secretary in Cyprus as 2 LANCS receives Afghanistan medals

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has visited the soldiers of 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) as they receive their Afghanistan medals in Cyprus.

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

  • Bastion chefs keep forces fed in Helmand

    It takes an enormous effort from a small but dedicated team of caterers and chefs to rustle up thousands of meals a day - a challenge made all…

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

  • Foreign Office summons Charge d'Affaires of Malawi

    The Acting Permanent Under Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Adams, summoned the Charge d’Affaires of Malawi to the Foreign Office this morning.

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

  • Afghan Army Chief returns to Sandhurst

    During his visit, General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Afghanistan’s Chief of the General Staff, met three officer cadets from Afghanistan who are …

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

  • New Zealand renews Afghanistan troop commitment

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed the announcement by the New Zealand government that they will maintain their Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Bamyan province until 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to the president of Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary William Hague wishes President Alassane Ouattara and the people of Cote d'Ivoire a more peaceful future.

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