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New Humanist magazine joins Humanists UK in historic charity merger

After more than a century of collaboration, a merger has been announced between the Rationalist Association, which has published New Humanist magazine since its founding in 1885, and Humanists UK. For 130 years, New Humanist has been a vital platform for award-winning journalism and insightful commentary on science, technology, culture, and politics. As part of… Read more »

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The Pope's visit to the UK should be cancelled, according to Ian Paisley
Paisley: Pope being treated ‘like a king’

by Peter Wozniak The Pope’s state visit to the UK ought to be cancelled, the reverend and former MP Ian Paisley has said. The staunchly protestant preacher for the Free Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland railed against the welcome being laid out for the head of the Catholic church for his state visit on September… Read more »

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Iran could authorise stoning execution for mother-of-two
Hague ‘appalled’ at Iran stoning

By politics.co.uk staff William Hague has added his voice to international condemnation of Iran’s planned stoning to death of a convicted adulterer. The foreign secretary reiterated his horror at the impending execution of 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, as hope emerged that the mother of two may escape the brutal death currently planned. “I’m appalled by… Read more »