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BHA: Humanists call for action on imprisoned Bangladesh bloggers

The British Humanist Association (BHA), International Humanist Ethical Union (IHEU) and the Centre for Inquiry UK (CFI UK) joined forces outside the Bangladeshi High Commission in London today to call for action on the imprisonment of four atheist bloggers in Bangladesh.

IFAW: Japan urged to stop squandering cash on dying whaling industry

(London – 26 September, 2012) – The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is urging Japan to abandon its Antarctic whaling programme and stop wasting public money on a cruel and outdated industry.

CIOT: Pioneering Indian International Taxation Examination Launched

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is launching a new Examination Paper in Indian International Taxation, the first to be offered by a professional tax body anywhere in the world. The new paper will be of interest to tax professionals across the world, including in India itself, who deal with Indian international tax issues. These include specialists from professional services firms, multinational corporations, tax authorities and academics.

IFAW: Republic of Korea urged to publicly reject whaling plans as it plays host to international conservation forum

(London – 5 September, 2012) – On the eve of the opening of the world’s largest and most important conservation meeting, host country Korea has been urged to publicly reject its plans to slaughter whales.

IFAW Wildlife Rescue Centre celebrates 10 years and 1,600 animals saved

(Assam, India – 28 August 2012) - An elephant calf injured in a village, a rhino orphaned by poachers, a full-grown tiger discovered in a well and a leopard found in a house! These are four of 1,600 animals and 150 species saved in the last ten years at the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s Wildlife Rescue Centre in northeast India.

IFAW: Sri Lanka seizes 1.5 tonnes of elephant tusks – ivory traffickers developing new trade routes?

The seizure of 1.5 tonnes of elephant tusks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday, was the single biggest ever ivory haul in the island state, fuelling concerns over the increasing boldness of illegal ivory traders in developing new routes for their contraband.

Rio Tinto joins new iron ore trading network

Rio Tinto has become a member of the new China Beijing Metals Exchange (CBMX). The CBMX is an electronic trading platform that will provide participating members with an additional iron ore trading channel in the China market.

ESRC: East views the world differently to West

Cultural differences between the West and East are well documented, but a study shows that concrete differences also exist in how British and Chinese people recognise people and the world around them. Easterners really do look at the world differently to Westerners, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

IFAW: 15 tonnes of Elephant Ivory seized in Malaysia add to staggering annual toll

Malaysian authorities seized a staggering 15 tonnes of elephant ivory yesterday in Port Klang, just west of Kuala Lumpur, the sixth and by far the largest major seizure involving Malaysia in recent months.

ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: 'The World at 7 Billion'

What does it mean for us that the world’s population has reached 7 billion? Is it sustainable? Will there be enough food, energy, land space, or even enough oxygen, for not just the 7 billion we have now, but the 9 billion we are estimated to have by 2015? What can we do about it? The Festival of Social Sciences event ‘The World at 7 Billion’ is certainly not shying away from brave questions.

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The British high commissioner in Pakistan has been summoned to Islamabad to discuss David Cameron's inflammatory comments about Pakistan's approach to terrorism.

During a trip to India last week Mr Cameron said Pakistan could not be allowed to "look both ways" and "promote the export of terror".

The comments provoked anger from Pakistan's government and people as insensitive.

Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Europe last night for a meeting with French president Nicolas Sarkozy but had been under pressure to cancel the visit following Mr Cameron's comments.

Mr Zadari is due to arrive in Britain tomorrow to discuss the matter with Mr Cameron, following Downing Street's refusal to issue an apology.

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