Think tank warns on renewed nuclear risk
Press Review 20 October 2004
The International Institute for Strategic Studies has warned that the problems in Iraq have increased the risk of nuclear proliferation in countries such as Iran and North Korea.
Straw rebukes Israel on Gaza incursions
News Article 13 October 2004
Israel's military operations in Gaza are in breach of international law, Jack Straw has said.
Benn announces £100m Sudan aid package
News Article 13 October 2004
The government has announced £100 million in aid and development assistance for Sudan providing the country secures an early peace agreement.
Honest engagement
Publication Article 8 October 2004
Blair returns from African mission
News Article 8 October 2004
Tony Blair has returned to Downing Street following his three-day visit to Africa.
Sudan sets peace deadline
Press Review 7 October 2004
Sudan agreed to a five-point peace plan for the region of Darfur yesterday.
Turkey takes first step to EU membership
Press Review 7 October 2004
European Commission president Romano Prodi announced yesterday that member states are to be urged to open accession talks following a conclusion that Turkey meets the initial entry criteria.
Time for excuses in Africa is over says Blair
News Article 7 October 2004
The prime minister has warned it is "time to turn international attention into international action" in Africa.
Ancram slams 'shameful' foreign secretary
News Article 6 October 2004
Michael Ancram has highlighted the plight of Zimbabwe and launched a stinging attack on the foreign secretary.
Turkey's EU bid gets a 'qualified yes'
News Article 6 October 2004
Another historic enlargement of the EU has moved a step closer following a decision to back membership negotiations with Turkey.
Blair targets Sudan violence
Press Review 6 October 2004
The prime minister is in Sudan today to urge an end to violence in the Darfur region.
Blair lobbies Sudanese leaders
News Article 6 October 2004
The prime minister has called on the government of Sudan to do more to end the crisis in Darfur.
PM set for Africa trip
Press Review 5 October 2004
The prime minister flies to Africa today for the second meeting of his commission on the continent.
PM set for Africa visit
News Article 5 October 2004
Tony Blair heads to Africa today for talks set to concentrate on ways to alleviate the continent's poverty.
Brown wary of China and India
Press Review 4 October 2004
Gordon Brown has warned of the threat to Britain's prosperity from the rising economic might of China and India.
