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 Ivan Lewis concerned over changes in Burma´s electoral lawForeign Office Minister Ivan Lewis says Aung San Suu Kyi must be allowed to participate in the political process. The war in Afghanistan: How to end itSpeech by Rt Hon David Miliband MP Foreign Secretary on Afghanistan delivered as part of the eminent Compton lecture series. Foreign Office Minister Chris Bryant visits Chile to see earthquake aid effortsForeign Office Minister Chris Bryant visits Chile for the inauguration of President-elect Piñera and to see areas of Chile affected by the recent earthquake. The war in Afghanistan: how to end itDavid Miliband is to deliver a speech on Afghanistan at MIT today at 2030 GMT. Miliband on ´The war in Afghanistan: how to end it´David Miliband delivered the eminent Compton lecture on Afghanistan at Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Wednesday 10 March in Boston. Honouring Holocaust HeroesTwenty-seven British heroes have been recognised today for their role in rescuing victims of the Holocaust at an award ceremony at No. 10 Downing Street. Young people debate EuropeThe FCO will host the south east regional forum of the European Youth Parliament (EYP) on 11 March 2010. Demonstrations in Thailand - travel adviceAnti-government protesters in Thailand have announced plans to hold large demonstrations over the course of this week. We advise British nationals to exercise caution throughout the country and avoid large gatherings, which may turn violent. David Miliband answers questions on Afghanistan and the UK/US relationshipThe Foreign Secretary has answered questions from the public about the UK and US relationship and the role of the international forces in Afghanistan. Next Page | Last Page | |
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