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Top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe are due in the Saudi capital on Sunday to discuss Syria as world powers push for stability after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The talks on Sunday will unfold in two sessions: the first will bring together Arab officials while the second will feature wider participation including […]
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This is from Pippa Crerar, the Guardian’s political editor, on the potholes announcements. (See 9.53am.) NEW: Transport secretary has announced £1.6bn for councils to repair roads and fix an extra 7 million potholes next year. This is the Morgan McSweeney style of government: deliver small material changes that public will notice. Same tactic he deployed […]
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey are meeting in Jordan to discuss plans and goals to assist Syria’s transition from the […]
Deputy PM and FM says govt demonstrated complete patience on November 24. Only water cannon, tear gas and batons used to disperse protesters. LEAs were not provided with live ammunition. Army remained in third defence line to protect diplomatic corps, federal institutions. ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday told […]
BEIJING/LONDON – China and Britain took steps toward further reconciliation on Friday, with Beijing heralding the new Labour government’s plan to develop ‘pragmatic’ bilateral ties as a ‘new starting point.’ British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is only the second top U.K. diplomat to visit China in six years, and his trip seeks to demonstrate that […]