At some level, certainly in the minds of the medics themselves, this is humanitarianism.

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The Bible has affected the world for centuries in innumerable ways, including art, literature, philosophy, government, philanthropy, education, social justice and humanitarianism.

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Now the push is more towards straight humanitarianism, says Alexander Aleinikoff, who was general counsel for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service under Mr Clinton.

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As much as humanitarianism, it is this vision of lawlessness and chaos and their potential to destabilize the global economy that has fueled worldwide concern.

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The disaster served as a rallying point for the Chinese government to reach out to the outside world and to instill patriotism and humanitarianism among the Chinese.

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The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D.

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Two stories of cross-border humanitarianism have particularly warmed hearts.

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His campaigning work - which he fits in alongside a busy rock career that sees his band release their 14th album in November - has led to calls from several quarters for him to be considered for a Nobel Prize for humanitarianism.

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In so doing, America has also issued a loud statement to the dictators of the world, and particularly of the Middle East: our commitment to freedom, democracy, and humanitarianism extends to all people, and is the most fundamental premise of America, the greatest force for which it stands.

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