Nelson Mandela denounces Zimbabwe chaos Update

Update: He did it! Even speaking out against the 'leadership' - well done Mandela!---It would truly be a good thing if Mandela were to break his silence and speak out against not only the 'Zimbabwe chaos' but against...

Bishop warns of no-go zones for non-Muslims

"Islamic extremists have created "no-go" areas across Britain where it is too dangerous for non-Muslims to enter, one of the Church of England's most senior bishops warns today.The Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, the...

Concert ban for 'Chavez critic'

The freedom of speech is in risk in Venezuela, the Chavez government is getting intolerant. A popular Spanish singer has been banned from performing in a Caracas stadium over remarks he made about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. "A government minister accused Alejandro Sanz...

MPs Criticise Rubbish Bin Collection Plan

I have been experiencing the system for over a year now here in South Northamptonshire with no problems. But I can see that large households would have a problem as only one grey refuse wheely bin is provided. You also need space to keep the 2 wheely bins, green and grey,...

Cheap Drink Offers Could Be Axed

"Restrictions to end heavily-discounted offers for cheap alcohol are being considered in Scotland. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has said he is looking at ways of encouraging responsible sales and targeting binge...

Bloggers : Pope Fallible

Pope Benedict's book, Jesus of Nazareth, sold more than 50.000 copies on its first day. Published in a new edition on the pontiff's 80th birthday, the book is the Pope's personal view of the life of Jesus and as such...

Mugabe: Critics Unwelcome, Foreign Aid Encouraged

So much for a weakening stance in Harare... Meanwhile, leaders of neighboring nations are saying a whole lot of nothing as the oppressive status quo continues. Mugabe has left the rest of the world in a conundrum: if...

£900m row hits Blair's 2012 visit

Mounting concern about the rising cost of the 2012 Games overshadowed a morale-boosting visit by Tony Blair to the Olympic Park on Tuesday. The budget for the London event is predicted to overrun by £900million. A Commons committee is expected to criticise the soaring costs...

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