- September 8th, 2015
- Posted by EU Australia
Thousands this September, crossing Hungary’s frontier into Austria, replayed the events at the same place in September 1989, with a clear tinge of irony.
Then as now it was a desperate rush to take advantage of an open frontier, to be received with open arms, moving on to find protection and freedom in Western Europe, writes Lee Duffield. … Read More »
- July 8th, 2015
- Posted by EU Australia
The United States emerged convincing winners at the Women’s World Cup in Vancouver, on Sunday, beating the defending champions Japan 5-2. … Read More »
- June 24th, 2015
- Posted by EU Australia
Exciting times at the World Cup in Canada, even if Sepp Blatter, “Mister Football” now under a huge dark cloud, might be missing from the stands on Final day.
Among the excitement, the Matildas, from Australia, have also got into the top billing. … Read More »
- September 21st, 2014
- Posted by EU Australia
Scottish voters on Thursday voted down the proposition that Scotland should return to being an independent country. … Read More »
- September 17th, 2014
- Posted by EU Australia
Urgent international gatherings this week in Geneva and Paris took on, respectively, the Ebola crisis in West Africa and threats posed by the ‘Islamic state’ movement in Syria and Iraq. … Read More »
- September 16th, 2014
- Posted by EU Australia
The death of Ian Paisely in Northern Ireland occurred in a period of hope for lasting peace there; writes Lee Duffield. … Read More »
- September 12th, 2014
- Posted by EU Australia
Faced with an overseas crisis like the conflict in Ukraine, governments, notably inexperienced ones that might hope to settle every dogfight and desert war, think about a military solution.
The armed forces will comply, but may not be given a clear or realistic task.
This post carries a letter held to be the view of a seasoned soldier, talking among colleagues and friends. … Read More »