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Recent news and events
PM lays out plan for economic growth November 23, 2009
The announcement came during a speech the PM gave today to the Confederation of British Industry, a group of Britain's elite manufacturing companies.
Human Rights resolution on Iran November 20, 2009
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
'A powerful voice in Europe' November 20, 2009
The PM and Foreign Secretary have welcomed the decision to appoint Baroness Ashton as the EU's high representative on foreign affairs and security.
Resolutions on Burma and DPRK November 19, 2009
The international community has decisively condemned abusive human rights records in Burma and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Also in the news
UK foreign policy news
- Be on the Ball for World Cup 2010 (November 23, 2009)
- Queen's Speech debate 2009 (November 23, 2009)
- 'A golden opportunity for Cyprus' (November 23, 2009)
- Climate change high on Commonwealth agenda (November 23, 2009)
- Human Rights resolution on Iran (November 20, 2009)
- Change of Ambassador to Mozambique (November 20, 2009)
- Cluster munitions ban will make world a safer place (November 20, 2009)
- Resolutions on Burma and DPRK (November 19, 2009)
- Inauguration 'offers hope for the Afghan people' (November 19, 2009)
- Bloggers verdict in Azerbaijan (November 19, 2009)
