Gibraltar ceremony sparks diplomatic spat
News Article 4 August 2004
The Spanish government has attacked the defence secretary following his decision to attend a celebration of 300 years of British rule in Gibraltar.
Tories urge Sudan intervention
Press Review 4 August 2004
Shadow international development secretary John Bercow yesterday called for British troops to be sent to Sudan if the situation o the ground fails to improve.
Spain angered by Hoon's Gibraltar visit
Press Review 4 August 2004
The Spanish government has accused Britain of an "unfriendly" act by sending Geoff Hoon to Gibraltar for the 300th anniversary of its capture by an Anglo-Dutch fleet on 4 August 1704.
Bercow backs Sudan troop move
News Article 3 August 2004
Diplomatic efforts to tackle the crisis in Sudan have proved "too little and too late", the Conservatives have said.
Move to calm Gibraltar row
Press Review 3 August 2004
Europe minister Denis MacShane today holds talks in London with Spanish ambassador Carlos Miranda.
Hoon trip prompts diplomatic row
News Article 2 August 2004
Plans for defence secretary Geoff Hoon to visit Gibraltar have sparked a war of words.
Lib Dems call for forces to be sent to Sudan
News Article 23 July 2004
The Liberal Democrats have called for Britain to lead an EU military force dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Blair set to act over Sudan
Press Review 23 July 2004
Britain has a moral responsibility to intervene in the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, Tony Blair said on Thursday.
UK 'has moral duty to deal with Sudan'
News Article 22 July 2004
The prime minister has indicated that he is keeping an open mind on whether military intervention might be needed in Sudan.
Troops could be sent to Sudan
Press Review 22 July 2004
The government is drawing up plans for possible military intervention in Sudan, where more than a million refugees are at risk from famine and disease.
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PM 'ruling nothing out' on Sudan crisis
News Article 21 July 2004
The prime minister has pledged to keep "a very close watch" on the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Sudan.
Whitehall warns of waning US interest in Middle East
Press Review 21 July 2004
The United States is losing interest in the Middle East peace process, a new Whitehall document has warned.
British troops lead Bastille celebrations
Press Review 15 July 2004
British troops led the Bastille Day parade in the Champs Elysees yesterday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale.
Blair and Schröder to mend fences
Press Review 14 July 2004
Tony Blair and Gerhard Schröder, the German chancellor, will meet in Downing Street tomorrow in an attempt to heal a rift over the appointment of a new European Commission president at last month's EU summit in Brussels.
