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'A golden opportunity for Cyprus'
23 November 2009
Minister for Europe Chris Bryant is due to visit Cyprus on 22-25 November for ministerial meetings and discussions on a wide range of issues.
Human Rights resolution on Iran
20 November 2009
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Cluster munitions ban will make world a safer place
20 November 2009
New legislation that would ban the use, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions was published on Friday 20 November.
Resolutions on Burma and DPRK
19 November 2009
The international community has decisively condemned abusive human rights records in Burma and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Inauguration 'offers hope for the Afghan people'
19 November 2009
David Miliband travelled to Afghanistan to attend the inauguration of President Karzai.
Bloggers verdict in Azerbaijan
19 November 2009
Chris Bryant has urged the Azerbaijani authorities to ensure that appeal proceedings for the two bloggers are carried out fairly.
'Macedonia's future lies as a member of the EU'
18 November 2009
Minister for Europe, Chris Bryant, welcomed the Macedonian Prime Minister, Nikola Gruevski, to the Foreign Office on 18 November 2009.
EU statements on Israeli settlements and Gaza
18 November 2009
The Presidency of the European Union have expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the expansion of settlements in Gilo.
Bolder Britain - better Europe
18 November 2009
Chris Bryant visited the West Midlands on 19 November to promote the benefits of the European Union.
Celebrating UK interfaith week
18 November 2009
David Miliband said UK interfaith week, from 15-21 November, is "an important initiative" to recognise the contributions faith groups make to our society.
