From The Jerusalem Post (Aug 20): The Hostages and Missing Families Forum stressed that the only way to return the 109 hostages is through a negotiated deal. It is clear that Israel has been impeded from yet securing complete victory over Hamas by the West’s, particularly the United States’, desultory support. Apropos delaying the supply…

It occurred to me that there are probably many aspects about life in Russia that most westerners are unaware, so I thought I would compile a list to give an insight into income, daily life and the cost of living. I have used a conversion rate of 60 rubles per $1 AUD and categorized the…

I did a very small survey. Asked my next-door neighbour what she thought of the government giving 2,900 entry visas to Gazan Palestinians. She hadn’t caught that news. Hmm? Next I asked a chap in my club gym. He was suitably appalled. Asked another chap. He said that he agreed with the policy. He thought…