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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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Foreign secretary David Miliband has downplayed sending troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the humanitarian situation there continues to deteriorate. In a joint statement with French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner the pair said their visit to the country this weekend had shown them the need for “local and international cooperation” in delivering… Read more »
Foreign secretary David Miliband is flying to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) today as the international community seeks to end fighting in the west African country’s interior. DRC president Joseph Kabila has agreed to an emergency summit with Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagama as rebel forces remain camped outside North Kivu province’s capital Goma. Over 200,000… Read more »
