Syrian ambassador barred from royal wedding

Syria’s ambassador will not be permitted to attend the royal wedding, the Foreign Office has announced.

Britain pushes ‘difficult’ Syria sanctions

Bringing pressure to bear against Bashar al-Assad could prove “difficult”, William Hague has admitted.

Libya letter prompts demands for recall of parliament

A letter calling for the removal of Colonel Gaddafi has prompted demands for a recall of parliament.

Arab spring means ‘UK must rethink arms sales’

The government needs to fundamentally rethink how arms sales fit its human rights rhetoric, a Commons report has said.

Public split on Libya action as stalemate looms

The public remains split down the middle on the military campaign in Libya, as the scenario on the ground approaches stalemate.

UK downplays Yemen evacuation

British nationals in the unstable Middle Eastern state should leave immediately, the Foreign Office has said.

Hague expels Libya diplomats as tensions rise

William Hague has decided to expel five Libyan diplomats from their embassy in London following civilian casualties in the north African country.

Clegg proclaims ‘axis of openness’ in Mexico

Nick Clegg has proclaimed a new “axis of openness” following the Arab uprisings and international backing for action in Libya.

Hague: Libyans should ‘organise transition’ from Gaddafi regime

Any Libyan tired of Muammar Gaddafi’s rule should help organise the change of regime in Libya, the foreign secretary has said.

Coalition on track to set up Nato control of Libya mission

A fundamental split in the military coalition was nearly resolved today, as Paris agreed to let Nato take over the Libya operation.