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The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
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The US government has issued a warning of a possible terrorist attack against western targets in the gulf state of Bahrain after receiving specific intelligence. Bahrain is one of the most pro-West countries in the Middle East and is home to the US naval headquarters for the region. Earlier this week the government in Bahrain… Read more »
Italian food giant Parmalat is to seek bankruptcy protection from its creditors, after the firm was found to have a massive multibillion pound hole in its balance sheet. The firm will seek protection under the so-called Prodi law, akin to the US’ chapter 11 law. The scandal erupted after Parmalat revealed, contrary to a statement… Read more »
