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Glenys Kinnock: ‘Don’t stand idly by’

Glenys Kinnock - Ban Ki Moon. Photo by UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe.

24 March 2010

Foreign Office Minister Glenys Kinnock marked the 10th anniversary of the Security Council's groundbreaking resolution 1325 on 'Women, Peace and Security’ in a speech at the United Nations last night.

Foreign Secretary: passport abuse ‘intolerable’

David Miliband, Getty Images

24 March 2010

The Foreign Secretary stated yesterday that there is ‘compelling evidence’ linking Israeli authorities to the ‘intolerable’ abuse of British passports in connection to the assassination of a senior Hamas leader in a Dubai hotel this January.

Foreign Secretary outlines response to abuse of British passports in Hamas assassination

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, Crown Copyright

23 March 2010

The Foreign Secretary David Miliband has announced that a member of the Embassy of Israel has been asked to withdraw from the UK following the misuse British passports in the assassination of a senior Hamas official in Dubai this January.

Statement on the use of British passports in connection with the alleged murder of a senior Hamas leader in Dubai

David Miliband, Getty Images

23 March 2010

Foreign Secretary David Miliband made a statement to the House of Commons on 23 March 2010 on the use of British passports in connection with the alleged murder of a senior Hamas leader in Dubai.

Chris Bryant pledges support for Kosovo’s efforts to secure wider international recognition

Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Crown Copyright

23 March 2010

Minister for Europe, Chris Bryant met with His Excellency Skender Hyseni, Foreign Minister of Kosovo on 23 March 2010.

Foreign Secretary to make statement in Parliament

Foreign Secretary speaking in the House of Commons

23 March 2010

The Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, will make statement in Parliament at 15.30 GMT today on the abuse of British passports in connection with the assassination of a senior Hamas official in Dubai earlier this year.

British diplomats cross the line to bring Sport Relief to the world

FCO staff ran the Sport Relief mile on 19 March 2010.

23 March 2010

One of the world’s largest sporting events has gone truly global for the first time, as British diplomatic staff in almost 70 countries pledged to join in the UK-based Sport Relief campaign by running a mile to raise money for deserving charities.

Ivan Lewis participates in nuclear issues web-chat

Ivan Lewis

23 March 2010

Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis answered questions in a live web-chat today on Iran, arms reduction in Russia and mini-nuclear reactors.

Festivals abroad – don’t spoil the party

Music fans at Serbia's Exit music festival. Photo by Miles Willis/Getty Images

22 March 2010

There are some great international festivals ahead for music fans in 2010. Knowing the local laws and customs will help you to avoid trouble and enjoy the music.

Baroness Kinnock in New York to tackle violence against women

Baroness Kinnock

22 March 2010

Foreign Office Minister Glenys Kinnock will travel to New York today where she will hold talks aimed at addressing violence against women.


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