Blair and Bush in harmony on Middle East
News Article 12 November 2004
Tony Blair and President Bush have called for an end to transatlantic divisions, backed moves for a Middle East peace deal and pledged to "finish the job" in Iraq.
No10 plays down hopes for Middle East breakthrough
Press Review 11 November 2004
Downing Street has played down hopes for an early breakthrough in the Middle East peace process.
Tributes paid as Arafat dies
News Article 11 November 2004
Following days of speculation about his health it has been confirmed that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has died.
PM set for Washington summit
News Article 11 November 2004
The prime minister will support the new Palestinian leadership and seek to push forward the Middle East peace process during talks with President Bush, Number 10 has said.
PM defends Fallujah operation
News Article 10 November 2004
The prime minister has defended the continuing military operation to gain control of Fallujah.
No10 keeps options open on Iraq deployments
News Article 9 November 2004
The future deployment of British soldiers in central Iraq could be dependent on the outcome of the Fallujah assault, Number 10 has said.
Fallujah assault overshadows Blair's US visit
News Article 8 November 2004
A US led assault on Fallujah is set to provide a tense backdrop to talks between President Bush and Tony Blair later this week.
Blair and Bush on Middle East push
Press Review 8 November 2004
Tony Blair is to make the Middle East peace process his priority when he meets George Bush at the White House on Thursday.
Straw rules out Iran attack
Press Review 5 November 2004
The foreign secretary has described a US attack on Iran as "inconceivable".
Confusion follows reports of Arafat 'death'
News Article 4 November 2004
Hospital officials have challenged reports suggesting Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has died after falling critically ill.
Bush re-election is 'opportunity', Blair tells Cabinet
News Article 4 November 2004
Tony Blair has told his Cabinet that President Bush's re-election provides an opportunity to "move forward" on a range of international issues.
Straw rules out Iran attack
News Article 4 November 2004
The foreign secretary has described a US attack on Iran as "inconceivable".
PM defends Atlantic alliance after Bush win
Press Review 4 November 2004
The prime minister has made his first comments on the re-election of George Bush.
Mid East peace is key to beating terror, says Blair
News Article 3 November 2004
Finding a resolution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is vital to defeating international terrorism, Tony Blair has said.
Spain signals policy shift over the Rock
Press Review 27 October 2004
Spanish officials have signalled a change of policy on Gibraltar by setting aside a demand for sovereignty, instead focusing on improving relations with the population.
