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							<title>Canada Outraged by Increased Violence in Syria and Deeply Disappointed by Security Council Paralysis</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement</description>
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							<title>Minister Baird Participates in Round Table on Iran</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today participated in a round table to discuss the situation in Iran. Organized by the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies, the round table included a wide range of experts.</description>
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							<title>Canada Reduces Staff at Embassy in Syria</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today issued the following statement regarding Canada’s embassy in Syria.</description>
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							<title>Canada Imposes Tougher Sanctions on Iran</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement:

“Canada continues to be increasingly concerned by the actions of the Iranian authorities.
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							<title>Minister Baird Meets with Israel’s President Shimon Peres</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Israel’s President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem. </description>
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							<title>Minister Baird Lays Wreath Honouring Holocaust Victims</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust at the opening ceremony of the New International Seminars Wing of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. </description>
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							<title>Statement by Minister Baird on Malekpour Death Sentence</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned about reports that Iranian citizen Saeed Malekpour’s death sentence has been confirmed by the Iranian authorities.</description>
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							<title>Ministers Baird and Flaherty to Visit Middle East</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty will travel to Israel and the West Bank next week. There, they will engage in a series of high-level meetings on the Middle East peace process, regional security and economic cooperation.</description>
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							<title>Canada Disappointed with Bahrain’s Decision in Naser Al-Raas Case</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>01/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today made the following statement on learning that the five-year sentence imposed on Canadian Naser Al-Raas has been upheld.</description>
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							<title>Baird Welcomes Egyptian Blogger’s Release</title>
							
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							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement on recent developments in Egypt.</description>
							<international:startDate>01/26/2012</international:startDate>
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							<title>Canada Further Expands Sanctions Against Syria</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>01/25/2012</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced new sanctions against Syria’s Assad regime in concert with like-minded countries</description>
							<international:startDate>01/25/2012</international:startDate>
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							<title>Voluntary Evacuation Initiative from Syria Ends Saturday: Baird and Ablonczy</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>01/12/2012</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today issued the following statement</description>
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							<title>Canada Condemns Recent Bombings in Iraq</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>01/06/2012</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>(No. 5 - January 6, 2012 - 9 a.m. ET)</description>
							<international:startDate>01/06/2012</international:startDate>
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							<title>Canada Concerned by Reports of Intimidation in Egypt</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>12/30/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 396 - December 30, 2011 - 4:30 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>12/30/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Canada Further Expands Sanctions Against Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/390.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>12/23/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>(No. 390 - December 23, 2011 - 10:15 a.m. ET)</description>
							<international:startDate>12/23/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Canada Condemns Relentless Violence in Syria</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>12/22/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 388 - December 22, 2011 - 12:55 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>12/22/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>01/05/2012</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Deplores West Bank Mosque Attack</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>12/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 380 - December 16, 2011 - 4:40 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>12/16/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>12/30/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Joint Statement by Ministers Baird and Ablonczy on the Situation in Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/376.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>12/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 376 - December 15, 2011 - 9 a.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>12/15/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Reminder - Minister Baird and Minister of State Ablonczy to Make Important Announcement on Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-099.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>12/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. A/99 - December 14, 2011</description>
							<international:startDate>12/15/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Modification - Minister Baird and Minister of State Ablonczy to Make Important Announcement on Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-099.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>12/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. A/99 - December 14, 2011</description>
							<international:startDate>12/15/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Minister Baird and Minister of State Ablonczy to Make Important Announcement on Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-099.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>12/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. A/99 - December 14, 2011</description>
							<international:startDate>12/14/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>12/28/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Imposes Sanctions on Five Iranian Nationals</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/305.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>12/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 305 - October 18, 2011 - 3:10 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>12/14/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Minister Baird Statement on Situation in Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/370.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>12/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 370 - December 9, 2011 - 11:00 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>12/10/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>12/24/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Statement on Attacks in Lebanon</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/368.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>12/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 368 - December 9, 2011 - 3:55 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>12/09/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Canada Condemns Storming of U.K. Embassy in Iran</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>11/29/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 357 – November 29, 2011 – 6:50 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/29/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Canada Welcomes Arab League Sanctions on Syria </title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>11/28/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 354 – November 27, 2011 – 7:15 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/28/2011</international:startDate>
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							<title>Minister Baird Statement on Yemen </title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/352.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>11/23/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 352 – November 23, 2011 – 5:50 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/23/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>12/07/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Concludes Successful Visit to the Gulf Region</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/351.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>11/22/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 351 – November 22, 2011 – 10:20 a.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/22/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>12/06/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Reminder - Minister Baird to Visit United Arab Emirates and Kuwait to Discuss Regional Peace and Security</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-092.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>11/22/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. A/92 - November 18, 2011</description>
							<international:startDate>11/22/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>12/06/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Modification - Minister Baird Expands Sanctions on Iran</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/350.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>11/21/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 350 – Modification - November 21, 2011 – 4:05 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/21/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>12/05/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Statement by Minister Baird on Syria’s Suspension from Arab League</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>11/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 348 – November 16, 2011 – 7:20 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/17/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>12/01/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada’s Position on Middle East Resolutions at the United Nations</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/342.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							<international:pubDate>11/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 342 - November 10, 2011 - 12:20 p.m ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/10/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/24/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Condemns Ongoing Violence in Syria</title>
							
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							<international:pubDate>11/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 329 - November 3, 2011 - 4:20 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/03/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/17/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Statement on Participation in Gaza Flotilla</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/327.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>11/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 327 - November 2, 2011 - 8:45 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/03/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/17/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Statement by Minister of State Ablonczy on Release of Canadian Family from Prison in Saudi Arabia</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/325.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>11/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 325 - November 1, 2011 - 8:15 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/02/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/16/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Disappointed at UNESCO Approval of Palestinian Membership</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/324.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>11/01/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 324 - November 1, 2011 - 6:15 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>11/01/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/15/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Announces Successful Conclusion to Libya Mission</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/323.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/28/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 323 - October 28, 2011 - 5:15 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/28/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/11/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Expresses Condolences on Death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/315.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/22/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 315 - October 22, 2011 - 3 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/22/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/05/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Statement on Bahá’í Leaders in Iran</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/310.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/20/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 310 - October 19, 2011 - 8:05 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/20/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/03/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Turkey</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/309.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/19/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 309 - October 19, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/19/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/02/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Imposes Sanctions on Five Iranian Nationals</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/305.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 305 - October 18, 2011 - 3:10 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/18/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>11/01/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Welcomes Agreement to Release Gilad Shalit</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/298.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/11/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 298 - October 11, 2011 - 7:20 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/11/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/25/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Welcomes First Round of Free Trade Negotiations with Morocco</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/297.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/11/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 297 - October 11, 2011 - 6:50 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/11/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/25/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Concludes Successful Visit to Tripoli</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/293.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/11/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 293 - October 11, 2011 - 8:15 a.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/11/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/25/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Statement by Minister Baird on Situation in Egypt</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/292.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 292 - October 10, 2011 – 2:30 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/10/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/24/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Condemns Arson Attack at Mosque in Israel</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/284.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 284 - October 4, 2011 - 4:45 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/04/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/18/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Expands Sanctions Against Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/283.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>10/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 283 - October 4, 2011 – 4:15 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>10/04/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/18/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Deplores Possible Death Sentence for Apostasy in Iran</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/277.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>09/29/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 277 – September 28, 2011 – 10:30 ET</description>
							<international:startDate>09/29/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/13/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Extends Its Engagement in Libya</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/276.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>09/27/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 276 - September 26, 2011 – 8:20 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>09/27/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/11/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Continues to Urge Peaceful Transition in Yemen</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/274.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>09/23/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 274 - September 23, 2011 - 5 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>09/23/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>10/07/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Statement by Minister Baird Updating Canada’s Involvement in Libya</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/262.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>09/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 262 - September 13, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>09/13/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/27/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Reminder - Minister Baird to Give Update on Situation in Libya </title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/069.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>09/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. A/69 – September 13, 2001</description>
							<international:startDate>09/13/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/27/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird to Give Update on Situation in Libya </title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/069.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>09/12/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. A/69 – September 12, 2001</description>
							<international:startDate>09/12/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/26/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Expresses Concern over Situation for Religious Minorities in Iran</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/253.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>09/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 253 - September 2, 2011 - 11:30 a.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>09/02/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/16/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Welcomes New Libyan Diplomat</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/245.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/25/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 245 - August 25, 2011 - 3:45 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>08/25/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/08/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird to Meet New Libyan Chargé d’Affaires</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-061.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/25/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. A/61 - August 25, 2011</description>
							<international:startDate>08/25/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/08/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Canada Welcomes Outcome of Special Session of Human Rights Council on Syria </title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/244.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/24/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 244 - August 24, 2011 - 5 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>08/24/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/07/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Condemns Bomb Attack in Northwest Pakistan</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/242.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/20/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 242 – August 19, 2011 – 9:00 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>08/20/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/03/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Statement by Minister Baird on Situation in Israel</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/239.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 239 - August 18, 2011 - 5:40 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>08/18/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/01/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird to Reiterate Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Statement on Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-060.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. A/60 - August 18, 2011</description>
							<international:startDate>08/18/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>09/01/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Statement by Minister Baird on Situation in Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/228.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 228 - August 13, 2011 - 2:25 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>08/13/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>08/27/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Moves to Expel Remaining Libyan Diplomats</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/225.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 225 - August 8, 2011 - 9:30 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>08/09/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>08/23/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Statement Following UNSC Deliberations on Situation in Syria</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/220.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 220 - August 3, 2011 - 11 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>08/04/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>08/18/2011</international:endDate>
							
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							<title>Minister Baird Denounces Church Bombing in Iraq</title>
							
							<link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/219.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							<author>DFAIT</author>
							<international:pubDate>08/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							
							<description>No. 219 - August 3, 2011 - 10 p.m. ET</description>
							<international:startDate>08/04/2011</international:startDate>
							<international:endDate>08/18/2011</international:endDate>
							
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