More Than Just a Game: Football on Robben Island

Political prisoners, held without trial on South Africa's Robben Island, had created their own football league... following Fifa regulations. The story behind the mini-league and its architects is coming to the...

North India Chillin' with Dylan

"Meghalaya on Friday set a world record for the largest ever guitar ensemble, overtaking the existing Guinness Book of World Records held by Kansas city in the US for such an ensemble, organisers said. "A total of...

Three newspaper workers murdered in Mexico

Three journalists were murdered in Oaxaca yesterday following weeks of threats. Mateo Cortes Martinez, Augustin Lopez and Flor Vasquez Lopez, workers for the newspapers 2El Imparcial del Istmo' were shot dead in the street in Tehuantepec - Salina Cruz Highway."Yesterday, a...

Car park dig for medieval castle

"Volunteers are helping archaeologists search for signs of a medieval castle thought to be under a village car park. Researchers believe the castle once stood at the site in Maenclochog at the foot of Pembrokeshire's Preseli Hills. Villagers are working with professional...

Mexico is 'out of control' for journalists

British coverage of the problem for journalists in Mexico."Mexico is 'out of control'Unlike Iraq, there is no war in Mexico. At least officially. Despite that, the country is one of the most dangerous to work in...

UK Basra base exit 'not a defeat'

The majority of the British public approve the withdrawal of British troops, and the different approach that Gordon Brown has to his predecessor. "Prime Minister Gordon Brown has insisted that the withdrawal of British troops from the southern Iraqi city of Basra is not a...

TRUST PROPERTIES OFFER HISTORY FOR FREE

"Some of Derbyshire's finest National Trust properties are to open their doors for free. Calke Abbey,  Hardwick Hall,  Kedleston Hall,  Stainsby Mill,  Staunton Harold Church...

A muckle majority oppose wind farm

"A LARGE majority of people in  Shetland have come out against a proposed wind farm in the isles, it was claimed last night (Monday). Around 200 islanders voted in 'Da Muckle Poll' organised by the The Shetland Independant Newsletter(SIN), a free monthly magazine...

Althorp service to remember Diana

"A memorial service to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, will take place in the Northamptonshire church which serves her childhood home at Althorp. The service will be held at St...

Thailand Make Moves To Fight Child Exploitation

"Permanent secretary for justice Jarun Pukditanakul has instructed the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to expand its role to begin combating child exploitation, especially through pornography and transnational organised crime."

Aer Lingus will not reverse Shannon move

"Aer Lingus will not reverse Shannon move watch listen Thursday, 9 August 2007 22:50 Aer Lingus has indicated that it does not intend to change its decision about ending the Shannon Heathrow air service,...

Largest Cruise Ship For Holyhead

"Bad weather prevented passengers on a cruise ship carrying more than 2,500 passengers from going ashore for more than four hours at Holyhead the largest town in the county of Anglesey in the northwest of Wales on...

No More Child Soldiers, says Chad

The Chadian has begun demobilizing its child soldiers, even whilst denying that the government knew that children were serving in the armed forces. "Chad pledged on Wednesday to work to demobilise hundreds of child soldiers fighting in the ranks of the government army and...

The "Jumbo Jet" Currency Of Human Trafficking :: MAXINE

Today is FREEDOM DAY (March 25th, 2007) --- GET INVOLVED AT THE BASE LEVEL OF "HUMAN RIGHTS" AWARENESS -  "Wherever two or more are gathered in my name" - Proceed To Intercede --- Slavery costs...

Zimbabwe Oppositon Leader Beaten

Cris Chinaka reports today that the weekend detention of Morgan Tsvangirai(bio) was not merely an infraction against what remains of a democratic process in Zimbabwe. The head of Zimbabwe's main opposition party received head injuries and his face, according to his lawyers,...

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