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Geneva Conventions at 60

The Geneva Conventions have been protecting people from the barbarity of war for the last 60 years.
We'd like to hear your views on the challenges to the conventions in the next 60 years

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Sri Lanka ask Red Cross to scale back operations

Lord Malloch-Brown has urged the Government of Sri Lanka to continue its dialogue with the Red Cross, particularly in relation to civilians in camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).


G8 Leaders agree to hold nuclear talks

During the G8 Summit being held in in the Italian town of L’Aquila, the Leaders have agreed to hold talks next spring which could lead to them reducing their nuclear arsenals.


European funding helps the North West to flourish

Europe Minister Glenys Kinnock visited Preston and Blackpool to see how EU funding is giving people and businesses in the North West a boost.


G8 leaders agree statement on global political issues

The Prime Minister and other world leaders attending the G8 in L’Aquila agreed a statement on wide ranging political issues including Iran, North Korea, Burma, the Middle East and Piracy.


A New Constitution for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Foreign Office Minister, Chris Bryant, welcomed the new Constitution for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha on Thursday 9 July.


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