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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.

FCO wins overall Civil Service Diversity & Equality Award

18 November 2009

Consular Assistance Unit, British High Commission, Islamabad wins overall Civil Service Diversity & Equality award for their work to tackle forced marriage.