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  • Foreign Office Minister comments on arms exports to Bahrain

    "In light of events we are today formally reviewing recent licensing decisions for exports to Bahrain," said Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt.

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

  • Bahrain: "We urge all sides to avoid violence and the police to exercise restraint"

    "We have conveyed our concern about these events and the level of violence to the Government of Bahrain." said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Tornado foils Taliban ambush

    A RAF Tornado GR4 crew on a surveillance mission was diverted to launch an air assault on Taliban fighters who had ambushed UK troops on patrol in Helmand.

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

  • Spreading the British Army's influence in Africa

    A small unit in the Ugandan capital of Kampala is helping to spread the British Army's expertise across East Africa. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • Afghan Air Force reaches training milestone

    The nascent Afghan Air Force has reached a milestone in its capabilities by achieving 2,000 hours of flight time in the C-27 Spartan transport aircraft.

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

  • Sailors honour Falklands fallen

    Saluting their fallen forebears, four sailors from HMS Clyde recently honoured the crew of HMS Coventry, which was sunk in the Falklands campaign, after restoring their memorial in the South Atlantic islands.

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

  • Gibraltar Defence Police catch cigarette smugglers

    The vigilance of two sharp-eyed Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) officers recently led to the confiscation of 40,000 cigarettes and the arrest of two Spanish nationals.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "UK remains committed to supporting the people of Zimbabwe"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the rollover of the EU's restrictive measures on Zimbabwe.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 17 February 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Bahrain, forests, Welfare Reform, AV, Libya, Iranian warships and prisoner voting.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on Afghan policing report

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said the UK will continue to work with international colleagues to produce the police force the Afghan people deserve.

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

  • UK concern at policing of recent protests in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt concerned at use of 'excessive force'.

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

  • UK and Greece: partnership and co-operation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague meets Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas for talks

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

  • Minister for the Middle East comments on recent events in Libya

    Commenting on recent events in Libya, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt today said:

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

  • New Defence infrastructure organisation

    The creation of a new organisation to manage Defence property has been announced by Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox today, Wednesday 16 February 2011.

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

  • Military planes to land at Newquay Cornwall Airport

    Military aircraft will be able to land free of charge at Newquay Cornwall Airport, which is adjacent to RAF St Mawgan, as of this week for a trial period.

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

  • HMS Cornwall rescues hostages from pirates

    Five hostages and their fishing vessel have been freed from Somali pirates by a naval boarding party from HMS Cornwall.

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

  • Rollover of restrictive measures on Zimbabwe

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the EU's decision to rollover the restrictive measures on Zimbabwe

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

  • Minister welcomes announcement of Palestinian elections

    Commenting on the recent announcement by the Palestine Liberation Organisation that it will hold national elections by September, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt today said:

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

  • Russian Foreign Minister visits the UK

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sign new ‘Hotline’ treaty.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls on Government of Yemen to respect the right to peaceful protest

    "All Yemenis have a right to express their views in a peaceful and open manner," said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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