Doubts Pakistan Taliban leader dead
India and Pakistan are continuing to try and root-out militancy across their respective countries.
one fellow's political coverage, music ramblings and general hijinks across decades under a range of guises at several locations often in a state of awe.
India and Pakistan are continuing to try and root-out militancy across their respective countries.
Belgium is set to ban the wearing of full face veils in public after a vote on the controversial proposal passed the lower house of parliament.
The island of Bali has historically been isolated from much of what happens throughout the larger Indonesian landmass. But as most small islands thoughout the world have found, globalisation and transport does not just bring tourists and business, dollars and tasty new foods – it can also bring disease. With two deaths last week from … Continue reading “Bali faces rabies outbreak at close quarters”
The governor of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has resigned amid a US$190 million corruption case. The nation’s anti-corruption commission found Apirak Kosayodhin had a case to answer over irregularities in the purchase of hundreds of fire trucks and boats. While resigning, the governor continues to protest his innocence.
The distinctive tattoo and carving techniques on the bodies and faces of the Maori and Polynesian peoples is said to be surging in popularity after decades of being driven out of sight. Known as “ta moko” by the Maori, “pe’a” and “malu” by Samoans, its traditional statements tell of family ties, history and status. Renown … Continue reading “Maori, Polynesian tattoos back in fashion”
First to netball, and a review of day four of the World Championships in New Zealand.
One in four people will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime.
As people return to their homes in Lebanon, they’re finding that the force of Israel’s aerial attack has left them with nothing and, some are saying, it’s like their own version of September 11.
Note: this is the unedited version, I liked it better. F288-a FX CROWD 5 secs The Palestinian people this week celebrated the election of (mr) MAHMOUD ABBAS as the new president of the Palestinian Authority, which many hope is the beginning of a new era in Arab-Israeli relations.
A film by Darren–A shindig and massive bruncheon event for wee Darren’s birthday, featuring bucket-loads of the much-maligned cheese and bacon food groups. Then a band bonding, with everyone picking up something to whack or strum. (September 2003; 2.4MB)