Topic: Douglas Alexander

Britain's conservatives, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, are celebrating a big victory in what may be one of the most important elections in U.K. history.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has already ruled out a third term in office, though he has yet to secure a second term.

Speaking to Parliament on Monday, British Foreign Secretary William Hague described the Syrian chemical weapons disposal efforts as "a strong example of international cooperation. Italy, the United States, Russia, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Finland and China are all making important contributions."

President Obama Monday called Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups "outrageous."

French President Francois Hollande defended his plan to supply arms to Syrian rebels following a meeting with EU leaders in Brussels, Belgium, Friday.

Britain's National Security Council has met to discuss what role Britain would play in a military confrontation between Iran and Israel, the BBC reported

British Foreign Secretary William Hague Tuesday warned Iran of "serious consequences" for failing to prevent a student attack on the British Embassy in Tehran.

Britain plans to double its aid to Pakistan, with more than half to be spent on education intended to counter Islamist militants, the government said Thursday.

A global summit charged with developing countermeasures to the world's food crisis opened in Rome Tuesday with leaders urging action against rising prices.

The British government says it will send more than $6 million to Afghanistan to help fight rampant food shortages in the troubled country.