Issue 98: 2017 03 30: Can you be a soldier? (Lynda Goetz)

30 March 2017 Could You Be A Soldier? Marine A and the National Army Museum. By Lynda Goetz  Sergeant Alexander Blackman (also known as Marine A), who was convicted of murdering a wounded Taliban terrorist in November 2013, has had his conviction overturned and replaced with one for manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.… Continue reading Issue 98: 2017 03 30: Can you be a soldier? (Lynda Goetz)

Issue 14: 2015 08 06 International News

6 August 2015 Week in Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS EGYPT:  Egypt has completed a new Suez canal which is situated beside the old one.  In addition the original canal has been dredged so that it can accommodate larger ships.  The development will increase the amount of tonnage because ships will be able to sail in both directions. … Continue reading Issue 14: 2015 08 06 International News

Issue 12: 2015 07 23 INTERNATIONAL NEWS

23 July 2015 Week in Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS BAHRAIN: A man accidentally blew himself up during a failed bomb attack on police in a Shia village. CAMEROON: The wearing of burkas and veils has been banned in the Far North region, following a suicide attack by women bombers which killed 14 people. CHINA: The state… Continue reading Issue 12: 2015 07 23 INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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