Britain is currently a multifaith, multi-ethnic nation, with a high rate of ethnically mixed relationships.

There were concerns within the Muslim community that the ban could fuel tensions in the multi-ethnic nation.

The potential for abuse is also immense, with incendiary news and videos capable of fanning violence in the sprawling multi-religious and multi-ethnic nation.

It is particularly joyful at this Christmas season to see how Ireland is proudly taking its place as a multicultural and multi-ethnic nation.

Failure to do so could weaken his leadership, unnerving investors and raising uncertainty over policy in the multi-ethnic nation of 28 million people.

The BBS also proposed a policy framework on Sunday under which Sri Lanka would be declared a Buddhist Sinhala nation rather than a multi-ethnic nation.