Rupert Murdoch, and News International finally apologised for hacking into the voicemails of a large number of celebrities, and notable individuals. This brings to a close, the first phase of this sordid affair – I’m sure this will continue to… Read More ›
libya
One-Liner week 3rd April 2011
The civil war in Libya steps up a gear; the coalition forces continue the bombing campaign of Tripoli and Gadaffi troops. The rebels still hold Banghazi. Ex-Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa flees to the UK, and defects from supporting the… Read More ›
One-Liner week 27th March 2011
The Fukushima Nuclear plant continues to be a problem for Japan. Radiation levels continue to be an issue, and there are various reports of high levels of leakage into the environment. Levels are at 10 million times their normal level…. Read More ›
One-Liner week 20th March 2011
The consequences of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami which, in themselves, were devastating, are compounded by the radiation leakages at Fukushima Nuclear reactor. Damage to the electric water pumps that kept the spent fuel ponds full, meant that the rods… Read More ›
Protest at Bahrain Embassy in London
The area round Belgrave Square in London is becoming very popular for protests against Middle Eastern countries. There is the Libyan embassy nearer to Hyde Park Corner, the Syrian Embassy ( which attracted a small but vocal group) and the… Read More ›
One-Liner Week 13th March 2011
In Bahrain, riot police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at anti-government protesters blocking the main road into the capital’s business district, and encircled the protesters’ main camp In Yemen, dozens of people are wounded in clashes between Yemeni police,… Read More ›
One-Liner Week 6th March 2011
The conflict in Libya deepens and becomes more concerning. Gadaffi seems to becoming more and more desperate with stories of him firing and bombing his own people. Alot of people are making their way to the borders to escape. Brave… Read More ›
One-Liner Week 27th February 2011
Fighting continues in Libya, senior diplomats defect, a fighter jet lands in Malta seeking asylum. Opposition forces gain ground, as many of the non-Libyan nationals flee from the country. The UK response is somewhat ponderous initially, but a raid in… Read More ›
One-Liner Week 20th Feb 2010
The success of the revolution in Egypt spreads to Bahrain and Libya. The authorities in Bahrain have reportedly attacked the people resulting in a number of deaths. Colonel Gadaffi’s response in Libya is more contemptuous of the protestors. It is… Read More ›