- August 31st, 2012
- Posted by EUEditor
The loss of five Australian soldiers in Afghanistan this week brings to 38 the total number killed since the early stage of deployment there in 2002.
Three were killed by a man dressed in an Afghan army uniform in Oruzgan province, with two others injured; and within 24 hours another two soldiers lost their lives in a helicopter crash.
The attack from “within the ranks†adds to a tally of such treachery killings which, as intended by the perpetrators, increase pressure on the allies to cut short their commitments. … Read More »
- August 24th, 2012
- Posted by EUEditor
Deployment of a super trawler FV Margiris to operate in Australian waters has generated a debate over the use of such ships world-wide. … Read More »
- August 24th, 2012
- Posted by 7thmin
Julian Assange (picture) emerged to speak on Sunday but after two months under protection of the Embassy of Ecuador in London, has remained there under threat of capture and deportation. … Read More »
- August 23rd, 2012
- Posted by EUEditor
London’s Olympic festival unwinds towards a reluctant end, after the closing ceremony on 12.8.12, and with the Paralympics commencing on Wednesday (29.8.12); fittingly another high performance contest.
At the home of “living on thin air†service industries, the season in London has been a triumph of promotion, marketing and organisation, assisted with good luck (no heavy rain to speak of), and vast spending. … Read More »