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Marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Members of a gay rights organization hold hands during a protest (Getty images)

London, 16 May 2012

Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and International Development Minister Stephen O'Brien have spoken ahead of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Foreign Secretary: "We have to win our place in the world economy"

16 May 2012

How diplomacy can equip Britain to succeed in the 21st century

Foreign Secretary invites questions on Afghanistan via Twitter

London, 16 May 2012

In advance of discussions on Afghanistan at the NATO Summit 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.

Trial of Charles Taylor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone

London, 16 May 2012

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has updated Parliament following the judgement against the former President of Liberia Charles Taylor.

Foreign Secretary announces the UK is to open two new diplomatic posts in India

London, 16 May 2012

Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will open two Deputy High Commissions in Hyderabad and Chandigarh, bringing the number of UK posts in India to seven.