Larrikin Love - Happy as Annie + Ribbon Dance Mews. + Six Queens + A Little ...

The uplifting country feel of Bluegrass / Punk and Reggae with a difference! Band website: larrikinlove.co.uk" Click source to listen. And heres a list of there upcoming Shows 27 Mar 2007 19:00 ...

Moscow bans 'satanic' gay parade

"Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov has said he will never allow a gay rights parade in the Russian capital. Speaking to reporters, Mr Luzhkov described such events as "satanic". Moscow banned a gay march in 2006, citing the threat of violence. People who ignored the ban were beaten...

Israel warns Russia on Iran arms sale

"Voicing extreme concern over Russia's recent sale of advanced anti-aircraft missiles to Iran, senior diplomatic and defense officials warned Moscow Tuesday that the deal could have serious security implications that would even "get back to Russia."  Senior officials in...

Russia: Yukos chief killed in UK?

"MOSCOW, Russia (Reuters) -- Russian prosecutors plan to ask British police to check their suspicions that a co-founder of ruined Russian oil giant Yukos was killed in London, Russian news agencies reported on Monday. Yuri Golubev, a long-time business partner of jailed...

'Wrongly accused need change in law'

"A MAN from Northamptonshire who was falsely accused of rape has said a law which prevents his accuser's name being revealed has "failed" men like him. Warren Blackwell, of Woodford Halse, was wrongly found guilty of indecently assaulting a woman who turned out to be a serial...

Germany may retain nuclear power

"Senior members of Germany's government have suggested retaining nuclear power as a way of diversifying the country's sources of energy. It follows concern that Germany has become too dependent on Russian fuel. A year ago it was supplies of Russian gas to Germany which were...

A short guide to 'Sleeping in Airports'

For sure none of us plan on trying to get much rest while stranded in an airport. Some airports such as Singapore do offer nice amenities though. It is always good to be prepared and resourceful.

Keeping Russia's Deadly Politics at Home

"The murder of Alexender Litvinenko demonstrates, once again, how murder has become an accepted part of Russian power struggles. But the West can't — or won't — do much about it Murder is a firmly established tradition in Russian battles over money and power. So,...