It said the Supreme Court should carry on hearing Scottish criminal appeals because this would be a faster way to bring Scots law into line withinternationalpractice than taking cases to the European court in Strasbourg, Mr Salmond's preferred alternative.
South Korea, meanwhile, pleaded with the international community to set aside the normal practice of refusing to negotiate with hostage-takers, and relatives of some of the remaining hostages appealed for U.S. help in freeing their loved ones.
The Welsh government said it would offer insights from international experience and good practicewith "expert analysis of key aspects of education policy in Wales".
"The United States communicated to the Iranians that we will continue to conduct surveillance flights over international waters consistent with long-standing practice and our commitment to the security of the region, " Mr. Little said.