S. China Sea increased tensions, as Vietnam and China face off - B. McPherson
China and Vietnam confronted each other’s vessels in the South China Sea off the Paracel Islands. The islands are claimed by Vietnam but currently controlled by the People’s Republic of China. Taiwan also has a claim on the islands. The current spat came to a head when the Chinese government moved to start drilling for oil in the waters off the islands. Vietnamese ships were sent ....more
Ukrainian rebels will hold separatist vote
The Ukraine is not quite yet as unresolvable as Syria but is in danger of becoming so. This week..........more
Brits eat Halal meat unknowingly
If you were given a choice would you opt to buy Halal meat? That question is up for debate in the UK Thursday as it is revealed that in many cases meat is Halal and the consumer is not aware...more
British students take smart drugs to stay focused
So called Smart Drugs are anything but smart in the wrong hands. The drugs are used by medical .......more
Joseph Kony May Be Hiding in South Sudan - B McPherson
As if the war ravaged South Sudan hasn’t got enough ..........more
British House of Lords push fracking caseThursday there are reports that a House of Lords committee has called for fracking to be a 'national priority'. The committee ............more
