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Checking names and titles

A press release mentions 'Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE'. What should the editor do before it goes out?

A.Trust the writer, since they know the region wellB.Use whichever spelling Google shows first for the nameC.Shorten it to 'the Prime Minister' to avoid the riskD.Verify the spelling and title against an official source

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