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112 - A brand of perfume or the number for emergency services in the EU?
London, 10 February 2012
New figures released today by the Foreign Office to mark European 112 Day reveal that most people do not know the number to call in the event of an emergency.
FCO Minister Counts Down to the Paralympic Games
London, 10 February 2012
On Saturday 11 February it will be 200 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games. FCO Minister David Lidington has marked the milestone by visiting Stoke Mandeville, the birthplace of the Paralympic movement. Watch his video from the visit.
This week at the Foreign Office
London, 10 February 2012
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Sudan: Violence in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile State
London, 10 February 2012
The UK has called for an immediate halt to the continuing violence in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile State in Sudan.
Foreign Secretary welcomes new Government in Bosnia and Herzegovina
London, 10 February 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the approval of a new Government for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Foreign Office Minister meets Somali community at Finsbury Park mosque
London, 9 February 2012
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham visited Finsbury Park mosque in North London to meet members of the Somali diaspora on 9 February.
Foreign Secretary responds to developments in the Maldives
London, 9 February 2012
While speaking in Parliament, Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the situation in the Maldives.
Afghanistan: 2012 will be an important year
London, 9 February 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about consolidating progress and strengthening long-term international commitment to Afghanistan when he updated Parliament on developments in the country.
UK policy on the export of Tasers
London, 9 February 2012
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has made a statement to Parliament on the Government's policy of preventing British companies from manufacturing, selling or procuring Tasers.
UK-Afghanistan Enduring Strategic Partnership
London, 9 February 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague made a statement on the Enduring Strategic Partnership between the UK and Afghanistan.
