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Blair welcomes Geneva middle east initiative
Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 8:46 am | UK Government
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has welcomed the Geneva Accord - an initiative that Mr Blair hoped would show that Israelis and Palestinians remain capable of finding partners for peace and working together. More >>
Straw to join delegation to Iran
Tuesday, 21 October 2003, 8:27 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will travel to Tehran for talks with the Iranian authorities on their nuclear programme tomorrow. He will be accompanied by representatives from the French and German governments. More >>
UK increases Iraq aid by £296m
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 8:42 am | UK Government
The UK will commit a further £296m to the reconstruction of Iraq International Development Secretary Hilary Benn has announced. More >>
UK Football fans told not to travel to Turkey
Thursday, 9 October 2003, 9:58 am | UK Government
British football fans intending to travel to Istanbul for England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Turkey on 11 October will be refused permission to enter the country, the Foreign Office has said. More >>
Straw: Report shows Iraqi action 'justified'
Monday, 6 October 2003, 10:46 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said that the Iraq Survey Group (ISG) interim report provides "further conclusive and incontrovertible evidence" that the Iraqi regime was in breach of United Nations Resolution 1441. More >>
Int. community united & determined on Afghanistan
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 9:13 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has praised President Hamid Karzai on the progress his government has made in restoring peace and stability to Afghanistan. More >>
Honours reward Armed Forces' dedication
Wednesday, 1 October 2003, 8:27 am | UK Government
The Ministry of Defence has announced its operational honours for the six months to April 2003. They recognise the bravery and dedication that members of the Armed Forces regularly display when defending the nation and supporting peace and humanity ... More >>
Straw: Iraq decision was right
Monday, 29 September 2003, 10:41 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said that the security situation in Iraq presents formidable challenges, but maintains that the decision to take action was the right one. "The authority of the United Nations was at stake," he said. More >>
Straw pays tribute to Iraqi council member
Friday, 26 September 2003, 7:48 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said today that the murdered Iraqi Governing Council member Dr Akila al - Hashimi played a leading role in the rebirth of Iraq. Dr Hashimi died earlier today following a gun attack near her home last week. More >>
PM: Differences over Iraq can be resolved
Tuesday, 23 September 2003, 8:42 am | UK Government
Prime Minister Tony Blair has said whatever differences over Iraq remain can be resolved, adding that the United Nations must have a key role to play. Mr Blair made his comments after meeting with the leaders of Germany and France in Berlin. More >>
UK Minister visits Basrah and Baghdad
Monday, 22 September 2003, 9:56 am | UK Government
International Development Minister Hilary Benn is on a two day visit to Iraq to see the political, development and humanitarian challenges facing Iraqi people. More >>
Straw gives Iraq and Middle East update
Tuesday, 9 September 2003, 8:30 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has updated MPs on recent events in Iraq and the Middle East. More >>
Machine-readable passports needed for USA travel
Wednesday, 3 September 2003, 8:43 am | UK Government
Every visitor to the USA will need a machine-readable passport from October under changes to the Visa Waiver Programme. More >>
Straw seeks to strengthen UN role in Iraq
Tuesday, 2 September 2003, 9:00 am | UK Government
The UK and US are drafting a new resolution to strengthen the UN's role in Iraq, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said. In a television interview Mr Straw also blamed terrorist groups for trying to undermine Iraq's security and stability. More >>
England fans urged to stay away from Euro tie
Monday, 1 September 2003, 10:06 am | UK Government
The Foreign Office is strongly urging England supporters not to travel to Macedonia for the match between Macedonia and England on 6 September. More >>
UK Foreign Secretary condemns India bomb attacks
Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 8:59 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has expressed his condolences to the Indian Foreign Minister, Yashwant Sinha, following the bomb blasts in Mumbai. The Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for India following the attacks. More >>
Extra aid committed to Liberia
Friday, 22 August 2003, 9:35 am | UK Government
The Government has committed another £4.7m to help with the humanitarian crisis in Liberia, bringing the UK's total assistance to the country to £7.6m for 2003. More >>
Jerusalem suicide bombing 'senseless'
Thursday, 21 August 2003, 8:50 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has condemned the suicide bombing on a bus in Jerusalem as 'appalling and senseless'. He said that there could be no justification for such attacks. More >>
Straw condemns bomb attack at Baghdad's UN HQ
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 8:18 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said he is appalled by today's "callous attack" against the United Nations Headquarters in Baghdad. More >>
Government commits extra aid to Liberia
Friday, 15 August 2003, 9:32 am | UK Government
The Government has committed an extra £250,000 towards humanitarian needs in Liberia, on top of the £2.5m it has already contributed to the country this year. More >>
