29 October 2015 The Confused Prize Is someone taking the peace? By Neil Tidmarsh Nobel” is a Swedish name; “Confucius” is a Chinese name; but it’s an interesting coincidence that “Nobel” can easily be taken for “noble” in English, and “Confucius” can easily be taken for “confused”. This year’s Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to… Continue reading Issue 26: 2015 10 29:The Confused Prize
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Issue 24: 2015 10 15 International News
15 October 2015 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS AUSTRIA: The anti-immigration far-right Freedom Party gained 31% of the vote in the election for Vienna’s mayor. The Social Democrat’s Michael Häupl was re-elected with 39% of the vote. BELARUS: President Lukashenko was elected for a fifth term, winning 80% of the vote in the presidential election. … Continue reading Issue 24: 2015 10 15 International News
