The European Union is dialing up the pressure on Iran, saying Monday it will cut off oil imports and freeze assets in an effort to starve the country's nuclear program of funding. "Today's action demonstrates the EU's growing concern about Iran's nuclear programme, and our determination to increase peaceful, legitimate pressure on Iran to return to negotiations," British Foreign Secretary William Hague said in a statement from Brussels, Belgium. The sanctions freeze the assets of Iran's central bank in European Union nations and ban the importation of Iranian oil to those countries. The measures also block European Union countries from exporting petrochemical equipment and technology to Iran, or trading diamonds and precious metals with the Middle Eastern state. The sanctions are necessary because Iran continues to defy United Nations resolutions regarding its nuclear program, Hague said. "Iran has it in its power to end sanctions by changing course and addressing the concerns of the international community," he said. edition.cnn.com edition.cnn.com www.bbc.co.uk BBC © 2012

British Ambassador to Algeria interview. كلمة سفير بريطانية في الجزائر Mr Martyn Roper has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria since December 2010. Mr Roper joined the FCO in 1984 and his first job was in the Middle East Department where he was a part of the Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen Team. He then undertook postings in Tehran, Maputo, Kuwait, Baghdad and Karachi doing a range of communications, consular, development, political and visa work. On returning to London in 1994, he worked in the United Nations Department's Political section. In 1996 he became head of the Gibraltar team in Southern European Department. He was posted to the UK Delegation to the OECD in Paris in 1999 as First Secretary Economics/Development. He was the UK Representative to the OECD Development Assistance Committee and Economic Development and Review Committee. Mr Roper returned to London in 2003 and worked temporarily in Conflict Issues Group before taking over as Deputy Head of United Nations Department, subsequently International Organisations Department. In 2007, he was appointed Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Brazil. On his appointment as Her Majesty's Ambassador to Algeria, Mr Roper has said "I am delighted to have the opportunity to play my part in strengthening and deepening the relationship between the United Kingdom and Algeria. "There is much we can do together. Algeria is an important source of energy for Europe, an ally in the fight against terrorism and an expanding market for UK <b>...</b>

For more news and videos visit ➡ ‪english.ntdtv.com‬ Follow us on Twitter ➡ ‪http Add us on Facebook ➡ ‪on.fb.me Thousands try to form a record-breaking human chain up the majestic Water Volcano in Guatemala. They hope to draw attention to the scourge of domestic violence in the Central American nation. Thousands of demonstrators gather on Saturday to climb a volcano and send a message against domestic violence in Guatemala. They're looking to form a record-breaking human chain up the slopes of an ancient volcano. The British Embassy is one of the main backers of the event, called "Climb For Life." [Julie Chappell, British Ambassador to Guatemala]: "We're doing it as part of a campaign that is all about domestic violence and its trying to get young leaders to start a generational change in attitudes where people say, 'until now we've sort of accepted there is a culture of violence but no more, we don't want this culture of violence'." According to activists, hundreds of women are murdered each year in Guatemala and authorities receive tens of thousands of complaints of domestic violence annually. Participants want to send a positive message of love to the world. [Pedro Cruz, Hiker in Event]: "Come and discover the tourist spots like beautiful volcanos such as the one we are visiting today and also to reject violence, in particular domestic violence. The principal message is show love and no more violence." Guatemala's newest leader Otto Perez participated in the event <b>...</b>

Sacatepequez, Guatemala (NTN24) Thousands of people met in the early morning hours on Saturday to to climb a volcano and send a message against violence, in particular domestic violence, in the Latin American country. Called "Climb For Life", the British Embassy was one of the main backers of the event which is looking to form a record-breaking human chain up the slopes of the ancient volcano. The British ambassador to Guatemala Julie Chappell told Reuters that the campaign hopes to change cultural attitudes regarding domestic violence in the country. "We're doing it as part of a campaign that is all about domestic violence and its trying to get young leaders to start a generational change in attitudes where people say, "until now we've sort of accepted there is a culture of violence but no more we don't want this culture of violence." And this is something that young people can change. This is going to be an annual event, this is the first time we're doing it, we're going to form later today a human chain from the bottom to the top of the volcano. First time that its ever happens, a human chain from the bottom to the top of a volcano. We're expecting about 10000 people and it's pretty busy so we think they're coming," she said. According to activists, hundreds of women are murdered each year in Guatemala and authorities receive tens of thousands of complaints of domestic violence annually. Looking to draw attention to the plight of women in the country and stop crippling <b>...</b>

Protesters have marched on the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, demanding Argentina end all diplomatic ties with London, as a war of words over the Falkland Islands intensifies. Earlier this week David Cameron, the UK prime minister, accused the country of "colonialism" in its claim to what Argentines call "Las Malvinas". Al Jazeera's Simon McGregor-Wood reports.

Hostage's family draw 'comfort from fact that we have him home at last' The widow of a British hostage whose body was handed in to the British embassy in Baghdad five years after he was kidnapped has said his family can now grieve for him properly.

The body of a British hostage who was kidnapped in Iraq five years ago is handed in to the British Embassy in Baghdad.

UK and Argentina in new war of words over Falklands [21-Jan-12 © EuroNews] www.euronews.net http Tensions are again mounting between Argentina and Britain over the Falkland Islands, in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the brief war the two countries fought over sovereignty. At a small demonstration outside the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, the Socialist Workers Movement denounced the British Prime Minister David Cameron, who has accused Argentina of being "much more than colonialist" in asserting its claims. Argentina wants Britain to negotiate sovereignty at the UN; London refuses. [The media material presented in this production is protected by the FAIR USE CLAUSE of the US Copyright Act of 1976, which allows for the rebroadcast of copyrighted materials for the purposes of commentary, criticism, and education]

Left-wing activists have protested outside the British embassy in Buenos Aires to demand Argentina break off diplomatic relations with the UK over the Falkland Islands dispute. Around 100 protesters gathered to burn Union flags in front of the embassy. Tension has been increasing ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War in April. Argentina is demanding talks on its claim to sovereignty over the territory, which it calls Las Malvinas. But the UK has reaffirmed that the Falklands will remain British for as long as its inhabitants want. The Great Day of Annihilation thegreatdayofannihilation.com

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Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com 5th episode (10-13 January) of 'Facing Justice', a series of weekly TV reports (with English subtitles) about the proceedings in the second Khmer Rouge trial. Known as 'Case 002', three well-known members of the Khmer Rouge regime that controlled Cambodia from 1975-1979 are accused of a multitude of atrocious crimes including Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes. The trial, held under the auspices of the ECCC (Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia) is currently taking place in a courtroom just outside Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. The court is a hybrid tribunal which applies both International and Cambodian law to try the alleged crimes of the defendants -- Nuon Chea ('Brother Number Two'), Khieu Samphan (Head of State) and Ieng Sary (Foreign Minister). 'Facing Justice', shown on Cambodia's top TV channel (CTN), presents a summary of the courtroom's highlights. In addition, the show provides straightforward explanations to help its 85% rural audience understand the complex legal issues likely to arise as this important trial proceeds. The show, sponsored by the US Department of State, is produced by KMF (Khmer Mekong Films), an independent production company based in Phnom Penh, working in collaboration with the AIJI (Asian International Justice Initiative). 'Case 001', the trial of Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch (who ran the notorious Khmer Rouge S-21 interrogation center and is currently appealing his guilty <b>...</b>

Alternative world and financial news for the risk industry; encompasses coverage of real time events likely to lead to eventual insurance and reinsurance claims. Interviews with newsmakers. 1. Aon to move HQ to London 2. NY Times reports US privately warned Iran 3. Pakistan's leader called UK rep to warn of coup 4. Apple iPhone sale in Beijing leads to riot 5. Nigerian union sends mixed signals on oil shutdown 6. Russian probe due to land (somewhere) Sunday

To mark 200 days to go until the Olympic Games in London, German three-day event riding champion Hinrich Romeike unveiled an Olympic flag outside the British Embassy in Berlin (ukingermany.fco.gov.uk In this video, he looks forward to being at the Games in London "with or without horse".