Syria peace talks begin in Switzerland amid muted expectations

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 10:07

The crucial Syria peace talks began, Wednesday, in this picturesque town on Lake Geneva amid little hope of a real breakthrough to end the years of bloodshed in the Middle Eastern country.

EU ministers say ball is in Ukraine`s court

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 15:44

European Union foreign ministers on Monday reiterated the bloc`s willingness to strike a historic partnership deal with Ukraine, but said the ball clearly was in Kiev`s court.

Iran nuclear talks `remain difficult`: William Hague

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 18:05

Negotiations between world powers and Iran over the Islamic republic`s controversial nuclear programme "remain difficult" and any deal must be worthwhile, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Saturday.

UK to give counterterror aid to Somalia, Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 23:06

The British government is proposing to set aside around 4.8 million pounds (USD 7.7 million) to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities in Pakistan and northern Somalia.

Sri Lanka can set up war crimes inquiry by March 2014: William Hague

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 09:50

After British Prime Minister gave Sri Lankan government time till March Next year to start an inquiry into the war crimes allegations, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed belief that the it was possible for the South Asian nation to set up an investigation within deadline.

UK says several Britons missing after Philippines typhoon

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 00:21

Several British nationals are missing following the typhoon that has killed thousands in the Philippines, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Saturday.

UK says several Britons missing after Philippines typhoon

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 00:20

Several British nationals are missing following the typhoon that has killed thousands in the Philippines, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Saturday.

Iran deal involves `limited sanctions relief`: British Foreign Secretary

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 00:37

Talks on Iran`s nuclear programme aim at finding an interim agreement involving limited sanctions relief before any final settlement, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said.

Skipping summit would `damage` Commonwealth: UK`s Hague

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 21:08

Britain boycotting the Commonwealth summit in Colombo over alleged war crimes would damage the organisation while achieving no positive change in Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday.

Iran nuclear deal `on the table`: UK`s William Hague

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 16:41

British Foreign Secretary William Hague appeared optimistic and said that a deal "was on the table".

Arab, Western powers say no future role for Assad

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 22:58

A group of Arab and the Western countries on Tuesday agreed with Syria`s moderate opposition that President Bashar al-Assad should have no role in any future Syrian government.

UK, Iran to appoint non-resident diplomat to build ties: Hague

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 21:03

Britain and Iran will each appoint a non-resident diplomat to work towards resuming ties severed after an attack on the British embassy in Tehran in 2011, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Tuesday.