Is America a Civilized Nation?
According to an NPR news article, communist China has recently refused to give a written promise regarding it's supposed endeavor to curb the output of pollution, citing the USA's...
UK Muslims are Europe’s most patriotic
"Muslims in Britain are the most patriotic in Europe — but more than a quarter in some parts of the country still do not feel British, according to a new study."Um. I find this piece a little difficult to... 162 views | 40 recommendations | 6 comments
Millions of Britons unable to cope with modern life, says study
"Millions of people are unhappy, lonely and unable to cope with profound changes in the workplace, relationships and family life, according to a major study." Britons are not ready for the 21st Century, it seems. "It portrays Britain as a psychologically fragile society in...
Iran arrests five British yachtsmen
Five British sailors have been detained by Iranian authorities after their racing yacht was stopped by the Iranian navy while sailing from Bahrain to Dubai. The racing yacht named the Kingdom Of...
It's not so invisible anymore: 'The Family's' influence in Uganda
'The Family's' influence in Uganda is not so invisible anymore according to Jeff Sharlet, author of "The Family", an investigative look at a US fundamentalist group at the heart of Uganda's anti-gay ...
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 2 wks ago | updated 2 wks ago
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174 views | 24 recommendations | 8 comments
'Spaghetti junction' – the scariest road system in Britain
The survey of 3225 drivers revealed the scariest road systems in Britain. Among top 10 spots eight were taken by Birmingham, Glasgow and London
Survey also revealed other drivers fears. 8% of drivers claim to...
created by Giedre Sarkunaite | 2 wks ago | updated 2 wks ago
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186 views | 6 recommendations | 3 comments
UK to oppose Sri Lankan bid to host Commonwealth summit
British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has finally made it official. The British PM has raised "real concerns about Sri Lanka's bid" to host 2011 Commonwealth summit. The 60th Commonwealth Heads of Government...
Iran Tested Nuclear Warhead Design: IAEA Report
The IAEA, in a report, indicates that Iran may already have tested a nuclear warhead design. A Britsh Newspaper reported that the UN Nuclear Watchdog has asked Iran to explain the evidence that it has...
created by albertacowpoke | 5 wks ago | updated 5 wks ago
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389 views | 70 recommendations | 30 comments
BRITAIN – To become a Nation of Shopkeepers?.
03 11 2009 Extra £30bn for bailed out banks. The Treasury has announced the injection of some £25.5 billion into The Royal Bank of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Scotland and some £5.7 billion into The Lloyds Banking Group, this new money being necessary in complying...
Iran Suicide Bomber Kills 35, Revolutionary Guard Generals
In an unprecedented incident, 35 people including elite Islamic Revolutionary guard generals killed in a suicide bast in the Iranian province of Sistan va Baluchestan. Iran squarely blamed US and Britain for...
No spending cuts for the royal family
(I refuse to use title case to refer to that lot.) So, in a year when the UK is experiencing a recession the like of which has not been seen for 30 years, and public spending is being cut every which way it possibly can, one family can do as it likes with tax-payers' money.... 189 views | 28 recommendations | 23 comments
Britain's Youngest Mother Grows Marijuana 'To Escape Stress'
A teenage girl once dubbed "Britain's youngest mom" has been caught growing marijuana in her home. Amy Crowhurst became Britain's youngest mom when she fell pregnant at the age of 12. Now 19 and the single mother of two from Crawley, West Sussex, Crowhurst admitted producing...
created by candice.tsuei | 12 wks ago | updated 12 wks ago
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368 views | 10 recommendations | 1 comment
John Dewhirst's Sister Calls for UN Trial for Comrade Duch
The sister of the only documented Briton to die in the bloodbath of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia is calling for the UN to put Kaing Guek Eav, better known as Comrade Duch on trial for her brother's torture and...
created by Barbara McPherson | 12 wks ago | updated 12 wks ago
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Newcastle Bar Encourages Drinking With Breathalyzer
The Attic, a bar in Newcastle, England, is encouraging its patrons to get too drunk to drive home. Every customer can take a breathalyzer test before they leave the bar, and get refunded their tab if they are...
created by Annina Bergman | 13 wks ago | updated 13 wks ago
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