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Below are the latest Foreign Office press releases - these often relate to the appointment of new ambassadors and changes in travel advice.

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Change of travel advice to Guinea 23 December 2008

We have changed our travel advice forthe Republic of Guinea.  Following the death of President Conte, we are monitoring the situation in the Republic of Guinea closely and are concerned by reports of a military coup.

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Change of Travel Advice for Lebanon 10 December 2008

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice for Lebanon.

Cambodians participate during the 60th Anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights day in Phnom Penh on December 10, 2008.

60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 10 December 2008

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, commented on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Wednesday 10 December.

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Change of Governor to Anguilla 10 December 2008

Mr Alistair Harrison CVO has been appointed Governor of Anguilla in succession to Mr Andrew George who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Harrison will take up his appointment during April 2009.

A world without nuclear weapons 08 December 2008

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, commented on Global Zero, the international campaign for nuclear disarmament in an article on Guardian Online.

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