International Relations

Re-Opening the 1988 Lockerbie Bombing Investigations: The Story and Future.

The Lockerbie bombing in 1988 was the bombing of a long-haul flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. A Boeing 747–121 (PAN AM 103) was destroyed by an explosive device killing all 243 passengers and 16 crew members. Large sections of the plane crashed into Lockerbie, in southern Scotland, [...]

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The Scottish Independence Referendum: What? When? Why? Pros? Cons?

First of all, let me state the following: I am a Scottish male currently living outside of the UK. I was born in Falkirk and I oppose the bids for Scottish Independence for the logistical reasons tied to separating a country bound in union for over 300 years. A BRIEF HISTORY LESSON: During the last [...]

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The Irish Republican Army (IRA): The World’s Forgotten Terrorists.

In December 2012 the then-Secretary of State Hilary Clinton greeted IRA terrorist Martin McGuinness with delight; showing the hypocrisy of America’s understanding of what terrorism is and what freedom fighting is. The IRA murdered hundreds of people. Many foreign nations see them as ‘liberty rebels’, but ultimately, they took the lives of thousands of civilians. [...]

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Lamb of God Vocalist Indicted on Manslaughter Charges After Fan Falls From Stage.

An update on this story: Lamb of God Vocalist Indicted on Manslaughter Charges after Fan Falls from Stage. A Czech court has acquitted the lead vocalist, Randy Blythe, of Lamb of God on charges that he caused the death of a fan. The hearing had accused Blythe, 42, of causing the death of the 19-year [...]

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North Korean Nuclear Test Causes Man-Made Earthquake: Cutting Through the Propaganda and Condemnations.

News and apprehension has come in after the confirmation that on 12 February 2013, North Korea conducted an underground nuclear test. Whilst many (including ourselves) often cite these reports as excuses to secure political condemnations against North Korea, it has been verified that a tremor of up to a magnitude of 5.1 was detected. As [...]

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The UK & the European Union: David Cameron to Launch Referendum Over Their Relationship.

European leaders have responded negatively to UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s declaration that he will try to “renegotiate” the UK’s relationship with Europe and give the British the ability to vote for or against staying in the European Union. Cameron ended months of speculation by saying in a speech that “public disillusionment” with the EU [...]

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Russia Pushes Forward to Prevent Americans Adopting Russian Children.

The Russian administration has approved the controversial new bill that will prevent Americans from being able to adopt Russian children after President Vladimir Putin voiced support for the proposal this week. The bill also recommends the ban on US-funded non-governmental organisations that do any political work in Russia. Mr Putin called the extent of the [...]

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The ITU UN Treaty for Internet Regulation Has Been Blocked.

The UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has failed in its attempt to revise – and practically encourage censorship – state regulations on the internet. Major western UN Countries – including The US, Canada and The UK – have objected to calls for to have equal rights to the governance of the internet and the treaty’s [...]

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UN Internet Regulation Treaty Begins, ITU Attempts to Tone Down Fears of Internet Governance.

This is a follow up from our previous story: ITU Proposal Could See the UN and Governments in Control of Internet ‘Kill Switch’ The ITU is trying to suppress the fear that the internet could come under regulation as talks take place in Dubai this week. Government regulators from 193 countries are involved in the [...]

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Should We Even Be Concerned About the North Korea Rocket Launch?

The headlines are abuzz with concern and panic with the news that North Korea is preparing to launch a long-range rocket after its failed attempt earlier this year. The United States have called the NoKor Rocket Launch a “highly provocative act” with U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland stating that the launch threatens peace and [...]

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