Attacks on Ashton as misleading as they are unhelpful
Katharina Klebba, events manager of the Fabian Society, on the many attacks on European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Baroness Catherine Ashton.
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Aung San Suu Kyi: The struggle for liberty and democracy in Burma
In an inspirational lecture the Burmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi spoke of her and her movement’s struggle for liberty and democracy in Burma.
The A-Z of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Dr Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s long-serving deputy, the man described as the “operational brains behind 9/11”, was today appointed bin Laden’s successor as al-Qaeda chief.
Don’t listen to the sceptics – India’s poorest will die without our aid
Anas Sarwar, Labour MP for Glasgow Central and a member of the international development select committee, explains why we very much need to continue giving aid to India.
Libya and Syria: The costs of war
The head of the Royal Navy sparked debate over the sustainability of British operations in Libya today, saying the government must make “challenging decisions”
South Africa – One year on from the World Cup
Tony Dykes, the Director of Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA), looks at the state of the nation, one year on from the World Cup.
Blair’s elected EU President plan not as far-fetched as it sounds
Left Foot Forward’s Ben Fox reports from Brussels on former prime minister Tony Blair’s plans for a European Union President.
Arab Spring latest: Blair speaks out as Gaddafi sinks to lowest depths
Tony Blair said it would have been inconceivable to let Gaddafi stay in power and that the West should warn all regional dictators “change or be changed”
International development back in the news – where it belongs
Jim Dobbin MP, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Global Action Against Childhood Pneumonia, rounds up the latest news on international development.
Situation deteriorates in Yemen, while tension builds in Syria
William Hague has said UK nationals should leave Yemen immediately while commercial flights are available as Royal Marines are stationed off the coast.