Britain’s foreign policy chief stressed human rights over military might Tuesday, calling on the West to understand Muslims who fear the United States and urging Myanmar’s military rulers to show restraint in the face of massive street demonstrations.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown told Labour party loyalists Monday that ties to the United States were vital to fostering peace in Africa, promoting human rights and winning the fight against terrorism

Britain’s Treasury chief Alistair Darling told his party’s annual convention Sunday that Britain would not protect businesses that make bad judgments _ despite a billion-dollar rescue of a struggling bank.