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 UK Minister of Europe visits LithuaniaThe UK’s Minister for Europe, Mr David Lidington MP, will be visiting Lithuania from 1 September to 3 September. Yemen, UK and Saudi Arabia announce next Friends of Yemen meetingThe meeting will be on 24 September in New York and will assess progress in Yemen towards reform and stability since their meeting in London in January. Foreign Office Minister on KenyaForeign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following President Bashir of Sudan´s visit to Kenya. Papal visit will highlight shared international prioritiesLord Patten has spoken to London-based foreign correspondents about the Papal visit, which takes place from 16 to 19 September 2010. Hurricane warnings issued along east coast of the USATravellers should monitor local weather bulletins or contact their tour representative for more information. Direct talks between Israel and the PalestiniansForeign Secretary William Hague welcomes talks and calls on leaders to show "perseverance, commitment and courage" in pursuit of peace. Foreign Secretary visits SerbiaIn his first visit to the country as Foreign Secretary, William Hague travelled to Serbia today to meet with members of the Serbian Government. Nick Clegg hails transformation in AfghanistanThe Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan. Euro 2012 qualifiers: Advice for travelling fansEngland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are playing qualifying matches for the Euro 2012 competition. Next Page | Last Page | |
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