December 1, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Le Sabot Poste-Moderne is reporting that a compromise has been reached. There will apparently be a re-vote, and both sides have renounced violence. Let’s hope this is not another of those false starts, of which there have been so many … Continue reading
December 1, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Nations Reunited?
The invasion of Iraq saw the UN in both good and bad lights. Kofi Annan doggedly trod a middle path in an attempt to appease the American desire for conflict, so the eventual condemnation he dished out had real moral … Continue reading
December 1, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Redesign
I’ve had a fiddle with the site, as you’ve probably noticed. Hopefully in-site navigation is a bit easier, and links to various other places are also more obvious. Thanks to a chap who goes by the name of Elusive, from … Continue reading
November 28, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Ukraine crisis continued – one week on
For a chronology of events and a by-the-minute look at the boom in global coverage over the last week: one, two, three , four, five, some analysis, and six – between them these provide a chronology of events and coverage … Continue reading
November 25, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Ukraine crisis continued – room for hope
For a chronology of events and a by-the-minute look at the boom in global coverage over the last week: one, two, three , four, five, and some analysis – between them these provide a chronology of events and coverage from … Continue reading
November 25, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Ukraine crisis continued – detente?
For a chronology of events and a by-the-minute look at the boom in global coverage over the last week: one, two, three , four, five – between them these provide a chronology of events and coverage from 7pm on Monday … Continue reading
November 24, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Ukraine crisis continued – any solution?
This follows on from this, this, this and this, which between them provide a chronology of events and coverage from 7pm on Monday 22nd November until 11pm on Wednesday 24th (London time). I’ll continue to keep a close eye on … Continue reading
November 24, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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After the events of the last 48 hours covered here, here and here, time to step back and think a bit. 8:30pm: An anonymous comment to this blog provides a summarised translation of an article in Russian which gives a … Continue reading
November 24, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Following this and this… 3pm: Ukranian special police will defend the people if Russian troops attack, while Russia refuses to confirm or deny its troops’ presence. 3:20pm: Another new site in support of Ukranian democracy (sorry – link corrected – … Continue reading
November 24, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Ukraine crisis continued – Revolution or Invasion?
This follows on from this post, which I have been updating for the last two days, and has a rough chronology of the crisis, plus lots of links. Blogger is still playing up, but I will try and continue to … Continue reading
November 22, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Tuesday note – I’ll try and keep this post updated throughout the day Note 2: It has been brought to my attention by Europhobia’s Matt that “the use of the definitive article is wrong and quite insulting in Ukraine. ‘The’ … Continue reading
November 22, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Where next for democracy?
The New Republic analyses potential Democrat candidates for the 2008 elections (registration required, or try BugMeNot). Dismissing the ones who’ve had a lot of speculation already � the likes of John Edwards, Howard Dean, Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama � … Continue reading
November 21, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Female ethnic minority politicians
A couple of nice profiles in the Sunday Times today which make interesting reading. One of Condoleeza Rice, riding high as the new US Secretary of State, and another of the Dutch Muslim politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali, currently in hiding … Continue reading
November 19, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Tony Blair to face impeachment
Well well well… Of course, it’s not going to get anywhere, but still – it’s the first time in nearly two centuries that an impeachment motion has made it to the Commons order paper, so this may prove to be … Continue reading