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  1. rosssurfin asked Gordon Brown: "With Zimbabwe, an ex-Commonwealth country, in such a terrible state, why are we not doing more to help free the people, when we are more than willing to follow the Americans into Iraq?"
  2. Gordon Brown answers: "We asked Gordon Brown for an answer to this question and this is the reply we received from Downing Street: "With regards to your question relating to the Government's position on Zimbabwe, you may..." Show more»" We asked Gordon Brown for an answer to this question and this is the reply we received from Downing Street:

    "With regards to your question relating to the Government's position on Zimbabwe, you may wish to contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office direct, as they are responsible for the matters raised. You can write to them at King Charles Street, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AH."

    A letter to this address was sent from Yoosk today. We will of course, keep you posted on any reply. "Show less«
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  4. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Apr 25 2008 1:19:05 PM
  6. keithwhu asked David Miliband: "Do you think that for one country to criticise the human rights record of another country, that country should itself have an exemplary record on human rights? If so, could you give some examples of any..." Show more »"Do you think that for one country to criticise the human rights record of another country, that country should itself have an exemplary record on human rights? If so, could you give some examples of any countries with an exemplary record?" Show less »
  7. David Miliband answers: "Click "video icon" to view answer."
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  10. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Mar 29 2008 5:04:56 PM
  12. rezashah asked Jamal Harwood: "You (unjustly) complain of discrimination against you in the UK yet are happy to see Christians and others mistreated in Muslim-majority countries. Aren't you basically childish, ignorant bigots who can't..." Show more »"You (unjustly) complain of discrimination against you in the UK yet are happy to see Christians and others mistreated in Muslim-majority countries. Aren't you basically childish, ignorant bigots who can't accept others' opinions? You don't "think" you're right, you "know" you're right, like all nutcases throughout history, e.g. Hitler." Show less »
  13. Jamal Harwood answers: "We are not happy to see any peoples mistreated in the Muslim world and do not accept it at all. This is a major reason to campaign for the justice of Islam to return to these lands which are suffering..." Show more»" We are not happy to see any peoples mistreated in the Muslim world and do not accept it at all. This is a major reason to campaign for the justice of Islam to return to these lands which are suffering under the yoke of secular dictatorships. We believe that the Caliphate has the necessary checks and balances to ensure just leadership and fair treatment of all citizens regardless of belief. At the time of the Spanish inquisition Jews fled Spain and settled in the Caliphate and prospered. The fact that many old Churches still exist today in the Middle East and the Balkans for example, is testament to the fact that the right to follow another belief and worship in their places of worship was protected in the Caliphate. It is the absence of Islam not the existence of Islam that is causing the problems you raise "Show less«
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  15. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Sep 23 2007 9:45:00 PM
  17. paulharnby asked Craig Murray: "having read the Guardian account of your experiences, would you recommend a career in the Foreign Office and why?"
  18. Craig Murray answers: "I think if decent people decided they weren't going to work for government at all that would simply make the situation worse. So I wouldn't recommend people to boycott the Foreign Office or government..." Show more»" I think if decent people decided they weren't going to work for government at all that would simply make the situation worse. So I wouldn't recommend people to boycott the Foreign Office or government service in general. "Show less«
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  20. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Dec 08 2007 8:06:39 PM
  22. rezashah asked Jamal Harwood: "United Caliphate- what a load of claptrap! Even centuries ago the Muslim world didn't agree over succession. Thus the Suni/Shia split, which still encourages so-called "Muslims" to murder each other today..." Show more »"United Caliphate- what a load of claptrap! Even centuries ago the Muslim world didn't agree over succession. Thus the Suni/Shia split, which still encourages so-called "Muslims" to murder each other today in Iraq and elsewhere. But, since you know you're "right", I suppose your solution to dissent is to convince or, only if necessary, murder those who are "wrong"?" Show less »
  23. Jamal Harwood answers: "Shia/Sunni are differing schools of thought in Islam, there is nothing inherent in the teachings of either school encouraging Muslims to kill those from other schools of thought – quite the contrary..." Show more»" Shia/Sunni are differing schools of thought in Islam, there is nothing inherent in the teachings of either school encouraging Muslims to kill those from other schools of thought – quite the contrary – this is expressly forbidden. The current invasion of Iraq and division of regions along sectarian lines by the occupying forces has engendered mass violence including Shia/Sunni, but most of the attacks are against the coalition occupying forces and there is also significant Shia upon Shia violence. This was never historically the case, either in the past century or during the centuries of the Caliphate. There will always be political and theological differences in any state. This violence, which we witness today ,was brought on by occupation and is exacerbated by plans to divide the country. "Show less«
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  25. 2 comments   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Sep 23 2007 9:46:20 PM
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  1. keithwhu is asking Gordon Brown: "What did you hope to achieve by expelling the Russian diplomats? And were you surprised by Russia's reaction?"
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  3. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Jul 20 2007 3:15:59 AM
  1. keithwhu is asking Gordon Brown: "Could we have a "corruption amnesty" similar to the one China had recently and which encouraged 1,800 people to come forward? Or do you think we don't have any corrupt officials in the UK?"
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  3. 2 comments   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Aug 03 2007 8:59:21 AM
  1. MTyrrell is asking David Miliband: "Citizens should have statutory rights to enforce their human rights in the UK courts. We will by statute incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law to bring these rights home and ..." Show more »"Citizens should have statutory rights to enforce their human rights in the UK courts. We will by statute incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law to bring these rights home and allow our people access to them in their national courts. The incorporation of the European Convention will establish a floor, not a ceiling, for human rights. 1997 Labour Party’s General Election Manifesto Should legal obstacles arise we will legislate further, including, if necessary, amending the Human Rights Act in respect of the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights. Prime Minister Tony Blair, 5 August 2005 Do these statements constitute a 'broken promise' regarding human rights?" Show less »
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  3. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Oct 30 2007 11:17:07 PM
  1. keithwhu is asking David Miliband: "Following the announcement of emergency Rule being invoked in Pakistan, you have urged President Mushareff to "harness the power of democracy." Is it possible that our Western idea of "Democracy" just..." Show more »"Following the announcement of emergency Rule being invoked in Pakistan, you have urged President Mushareff to "harness the power of democracy." Is it possible that our Western idea of "Democracy" just doesn't work for every country in the World - China is doing perfectly well without it and Iraq was doing much better without it - so would we be better off leaving other countries to work out for themselves what kind of government they want?" Show less »
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  3. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Nov 04 2007 11:46:24 AM
  1. Londontowner is asking George Bush: "Could you explain your comments about the lesson of the US withdrawal from Vietnam-that it led to 'the killing fields and the terrorists following us home'? Am I wrong in thinking that the Vietnamese..." Show more »"Could you explain your comments about the lesson of the US withdrawal from Vietnam-that it led to 'the killing fields and the terrorists following us home'? Am I wrong in thinking that the Vietnamese stopped Pol Pot's mass murder and that there is no recorded instance of Vietnamese attacks on US soil?" Show less »
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  3. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Aug 22 2007 9:27:48 PM
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  3. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Jun 29 2008 7:21:18 AM
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    Me and my sister would like to find our father.  We have never met him and only know his name and age.  I have been told my many tracing agencies that i am wasting my time.  Where do we go from here?

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  1. CptnCaveman is asking Al Gore: "Hi Al! Have you heard about the project LocalEyes (www.localeyes.org) it has the potential to engage and organise public opinion & action from grassroots resulting..." Show more »"Hi Al!

    Have you heard about the project LocalEyes (www.localeyes.org) it has the potential to engage and organise public opinion & action from grassroots resulting in a highly efficient global coordinated effort to tackle climate change & develop local resillience.

    It is an internet tool that could be a major part of the solution. It is currently being adopted by the Transition Townn movement in the UK and many primary & secondary schools. 
    For all our sakes, please contact Peter Anderson on UK 07971 219 848 to ensure the necessary supprt is given to manifest this projects potential.

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  3. 0 comment   |  Topic: World Affairs   |   Email to friends   |   Jun 02 2008 3:32:55 PM
  1. sunnyday is asking Scott McClennan: "In your book you say: “War should only be waged when necessary, and the Iraq war was not necessary.” I think that most people would agree with you, but couldn't you have mentioned this while you were ..." Show more »"In your book you say: “War should only be waged when necessary, and the Iraq war was not necessary.” I think that most people would agree with you, but couldn't you have mentioned this while you were George Bush's Press Secretary. When you left the White House Bush said "I can say to Scott, job well done." Do you think it was a job well done?" Show less »
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