Daily Archives: 14 October 2012

Hilarious news of the day

I’m sure you are all as staggered and as hilariously entertained as I am by the gob-smacking news that the EU is this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.  I know that the Nobel committee is highly politicised, and … Continue reading

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Turkey’s troubles

Trouble has been brewing for some time between Turkey and its erstwhile ally Syria. Matters reached crisis point last week after several mortars hit Turkish territory, prompting Turkey to fire back leading to cross-border shelling: [October 6, 2012]  Turkish artillery … Continue reading

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