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  Two animal rights MPs elected For the first time in the world! Dutch raise animal rights to new level By Alix Kroeger BBC News, the Netherlands.

  It has been a busy few weeks for Marianne Thieme. Ten days ago, she made history as one of two animal-rights candidates to win election to the Dutch parliament. They are the first animal-rights MPs anywhere in the world.

  On Thursday 30 November, she and her fellow MP, Esther Ouwehand, were sworn in as MPs. Now their real work begins: to persuade the next government (which has yet to be formed) to adopt animal-friendly policies. “I miss compassion in our society,” Ms Thieme says. “When I look at animals, they are innocent. We are treating them like they are things, like they are bicycles. That's not what we have to be as human beings. We have common sense and moral awareness, so we have to use that as well.”

  In its manifesto the Party for the Animals (PvdD) says protection for animals should not be defined by the market. It wants to abolish the biotechnology industry and promote organic agriculture instead. It calls for an end to industrial farming practices such as castration and tougher penalties for those who abuse animals, as well as an end to ritual slaughter without anaesthesia.

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  According to a national survey of more than 3,000 participants conducted for NPR by Thomson Reuters, more than 60 percent of Americans are worried about food safety, with 51 percent expressing particular concern over the safety of the nation's meat supply.

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• Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk

  A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.

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• What I'm really thinking: The vegan

  'I'm fascinated by the fact that my friends' desire for food they enjoy the taste of overrides any ethical considerations'

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• Vegetarianism is not contrary to Arab culture Photo: Martin Heigen

  Meat is important in Middle East religious and social culture but giving it up could solve economic and environmental concerns

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• BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products

  BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products and reduce the use of animals in research

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• Labs given £1m to cut animal tests

  Scientists in Scotland have been given almost £1 million to develop techniques to cut down on the use of animal testing in research.

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• Experiments with genetically modified animals increase

  The number of scientific procedures involving genetically modified animals has overtaken those involving "normal animals" for the first time.

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• Anthony Maynard Sportive ride report: friendly, fun and a feast for foodies

  Road CC reviews the Anthony Maynard Sportive which is held in memory of death of the young vegan cyclist.

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• Study: Meat Eaters Could Pack on More Pounds

  The more meat you eat, the more weight you will gain over time, according to a new study by British researchers of the Imperial College in London.

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• Vega composer Graham Reynolds: What’s in Your Fridge Friday?

  Graham, who has been a vegan for 20 years, showed off the contents of his fridge.

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