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1948 Olympics and Cold War online exhibition

London, May 15, 2012

The Foreign Office Historians have launched their latest online exhibition, which looks at the 1948 Olympics held in London and examines how the Cold War was played out at the Games.

Foreign Secretary invites questions on Afghanistan via Twitter

London, May 15, 2012

In advance of the NATO Conference on Afghanistan in Chicago on 20-21 May, Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer questions about the UK's policy towards Afghanistan via Twitter on Thursday 17 May.

Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

London, May 14, 2012

Speaking after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said as long as violence continued, the UK would continue to increase pressure on the regime.

Foreign Secretary welcomes latest stage of transition in Afghanistan

London, May 13, 2012

Foreign Secretary William Hague said today's announcement marked another significant development in the transition process from international to Afghan security lead.