Nosemonkey's EUtopia

In search of a European identity

March 31, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Russian revolts – March madness?

It’s all going a bit mental in the former Soviet Union, in case you hadn’t noticed. Siberian Light’s weekly news roundup has some concerning and potentially important stories which the western media certainly doesn’t seem to have picked up on … Continue reading

March 29, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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AliddlebitofDemocracy, ladiesangennlemen

Following The Zimbabwean‘s online launch (anticipating Thursdays’s doubtless dodgy elections) comes This is Zimbabwe, a bog from the Sokwanele opposition civic action support group. Worth a look – although sadly no comment facility up at the moment. (Hat tip Cabalamat … Continue reading

March 27, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Happy Easter

Bomb in Beirut Al Jazeera receives bomb threat over its coverage Thai train hijacked by rebels Further trouble in Kyrgyzstan? Unrest in Togo Iraqi police fire on protestors; kidnappers claim to have killed another official US Army buries news it … Continue reading

March 26, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Bye, Jim

Former Labour Prime Minister Lord Callaghan has died the day before his 93rd birthday. Despite being the only politician in history to have held all four major positions in British politics – Chancellor, Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister … Continue reading

March 25, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Putin backs the Kyrgyz rebels?

That’s what it sounds like as he says “We hope the opposition will quickly take the situation under control.” Overnight there has been some rioting and looting – five are reported dead, 200 injured. The former opposition leadership, now in … Continue reading

March 23, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Meh…

Can’t be bothered at the moment – it’s sunny and I’m overworked and knackered. Have a picture of me to cheer yourself up: