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BIRMINGHAM, England : Britain has condemned the desecration and burning of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, in the Swedish capital city of Stockholm. In a written statement issued by a spokesperson of UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the British government said such actions are “deeply insulting to Muslims around the world and completely inappropriate.” Saying the UK denounces hatred on the basis of religion or belief, the Foreign Office said: “We will defend freedom of religion or belief for all, and promote mutual respect. We recognize the deep suffering...