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Israeli Settlement: Foreign Secretary Comment 25 July 2008

David Miliband commented on plans for a new Israeli settlement in the Jordan Valley on Friday 25 July. He said ' I urge Israel not to approve these plans.'

New UN High Commissioner Human Rights 24 July 2008

Foreign Office Minister Lord Malloch Brown welcomed the appointment of Navanethem Pillay as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday 24 July.

Guinea Travel Advice Updated 23 July 2008

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office changed its Travel Advice for Guinea on Wednesday 23 July. We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Guinea.

Kenyan Visit: PM Speech 23 July 2008

The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, delivered a speech during the press conference with Kenyan PM Raila Odinga on Wednesday 23 July.

Kenya: Visit of Prime Minister Raila Odinga to UK 23 July 2008

PM Odinga visited the UK 22-24 July. He met the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, and other UK Ministers as well as attending the Kenya Business Forum where Lord Malloch Brown gave a speech.