Martial law in Maguindanao?

I really hate to see military power wilded in such away, but possibly its the only answer to rid this area of private armies. But isn't the military and the police already trying to do just that? " A congressman...

Ampatuan bodyguards disarmed at airport

The Philippine's Armed forces are de-arming the warlords body guards and private armies which is very necessary, but could lead to a vendetta revenge if the weapons are not removed from all concerned. The report...

Hidden threat from al-Qaeda sleeper cells

This is mainly due to the fact that locally employed embassy staff can not be trusted and that embassies lack the numbers of British citizens to check documentation. In the Philippines for an example office staff...

Death toll rises to 57 for Philippines killings - Second Update

Andal Ampatuan Jr has just been arrested for questioning (ABS CBN television live report) I am an eye witness and he is the only one arrested so far. This is a legal procedure and does not indicate he is...

UK Police officer Bill Barker deserves a medal of honour

News 20 11 2009: PC dies helping others as a bridge collapses. Pc Bill Barker, 44, fell into the River Derwent when the bridge he was standing on in Workington collapsed. His wife Hazel said: "How do you put into words how you feel about somebody you are so proud of? Bill was...

"Limited use of tear gas" - Greek police revive memories of '73

"Limited use of tear gas or περιορισμένη χρήση χημικών" as they say in Greek is such a benign phrase suggesting that the police sent a few squirts in the general direction of those...

Terry Lubbock Out Of Hospital

Terry Lubbock father of Stuart Lubbock who was found at British entertainer Michael Barrymore's home with horrific internal injuries, is out of hospital and recovering at his Harlow Essex home. Since the death...

'Body sold' to Russia kebab shop

Please finish your meal before reading this and if its a kebab feel free to chuck it in the waste bin. Now make sure your sitting down...  Seemingly times are hard in Russia and some of its citizens prefer a...

3 year old Atlegang Aphane was shot by South African Police

Atelgang Aphane, a 3 year old South African was shot by a police officer while sitting in his parents car.  He was in a car that the police thought might belong to suspected criminals.  The police open-fired on the baby because he was carrying a black pipe that the...

Many Teachers 'face false claims' - William Golding Was Right.

"Nearly 30% of school staff have been the subject of a false allegation of misconduct by a pupil, a survey by a teaching union suggests.The Association of Teachers and Lecturers said false claims blighted careers and damaged private lives. The ATL, which surveyed 1,155...

Violent offenders receiving only police cautions

"If you commit a crime and get caught it is reasonable to think that you will go to court, be prosecuted and pay the price for your actions. Not necessarily. In fact, in England and Wales half of all criminal cases brought to justice these days are punished out of court by...

Kent Police: Can't come out, we're at the Fireworks

On Guy Fawkes Night, a man I spoke to said he called the Kent police out but they said they were 'too busy at the fireworks'. This does not make Kent feel safe on Fireworks Night.  Whey can't they put on more Specials?

Sowell’s House of Horrors – 4 More Bodies Recovered

+++POSTED YESTERDAY+++ CLEVELAND [WMAT News] – Police Chief Michael McGrath confirmed in a Tuesday news conference that, 4 more bodies have been recovered from the home of Anthony Sowell. A total of 10 bodies have now been recovered from the residence. “During the course...

Olympic Torch Relay: Day Two Beautiful Cedar Village

The Olympic Torch Relay on Day Two came through the beautiful little village of Cedar.  Cedar, BC is situated just south of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.  It's a small community of about 5 000 and still...

New Drink Driving legislation proposed in Ireland - Update

New Drink Driving legislation has been circulated in Ireland and will lead to an amendment to the current laws. It will bring Ireland into line with other EU countries. Current legislation sets a blood alcohol...

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