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  • Afghans pass milestone for police training

    Police training in central Helmand has passed a significant milestone with the opening of a new complex at the Lashkar Gah Training Centre.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • UK Minister welcomes peaceful Kurdistan Regional Elections

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has congratulated Kurdistan on successful parliamentary elections.

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

  • DFID Research: Drugs for Neglected Diseases seeks HR Coordinator

    The Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) is seeking a new Human Resources Coordinator. Application deadline: 27th September 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran, while stressing the need for progress on nuclear issue.

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

  • UK pledge to help tackle the ‘great neglect’ of disability

    Lynne Featherstone announces UK support to ensure all school construction in the developing world is designed to allow disability access.

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

  • UK welcomes Sri Lankan elections; urges investigation into intimidation

    Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.

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

  • A life saved every three minutes – Britain leads the way in fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria

    The UK’s allocation to the Global Fund will save a life every 3 minutes for the next 3 years and will dramatically improve the lives of millions of people.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns murders of Israeli soldiers

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns the murders of two IDF soldiers and highlights the continued importance of peace process.

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

  • Greening: Syrian children must not become a lost generation

    A £30 million initiative to provide trauma counselling and education will help to support children affected by the fighting in Syria.

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

  • Army chefs' recipe for success in Afghanistan

    British Army cooks have achieved a record number of educational qualifications while deployed in Afghanistan.

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

  • DFID Research: Measuring the impact of sovereign disaster risk finance and insurance

    A new impact appraisal looks at the Disaster Risk Financing Programme and aims to build an improved evidence base for national governments and international donors

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

  • Baroness Warsi condemns attacks in Peshawar

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi offers her condolences following attacks in Peshawar, Pakistan.

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

  • Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Report 2012 Launch

    Speech given by British Ambassador on September 19. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • Nairobi attack: PM phone call with Kenya's President Kenyatta

    The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta following the shopping centre attack in Nairobi.

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

  • 'Lighting a Billion Lives' throughout India

    See how UK support is helping women living in poverty to become solar energy entrepreneurs in India.

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  • Health heroes: Women taking the lead in health in Ethiopia

    The UK support to the Global Fund is helping to bring healthcare to the doorstep of rural Ethiopians through the training and deployment of health extension workers.

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  • UK commits to help raise standards of private security industry

    UK joins new international oversight mechanism for private security companies to help raise standards of conduct across the industry.

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

  • The Dream Team: how health workers reach the remote in Indonesia

    The Indonesian government is working to improve healthcare services to people living in remote islands by sending medical help through professionals and advocates.

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  • MDG Countdown 2013

    The governments of the UK and US are hosting MDG Countdown 2013 during the United Nations General Assembly, in New York on 24th September.

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