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A third runway for Heathrow – big mistake; costly non-solution

Does the South East of England need a new runway? The government and London’s business types seem determined that...

A visit to Japan is always a pleasure. Tai and I were there for two weeks at the beginning...

King Bhumibol of Thailand died earlier today. The time of death was 3.52pm with an official announcement at 7pm....

This evening my Thai family and their friends are gripped by rumours that the end of near for their...

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The US presidential candidates go head to head in their first of three debates tonight. The US audience will...

The Watford FC official website Watford beat Manchester United 3-1 in the Premiership at Vicarage Road today. It is...

From the Economist (Depressingly accurate analysis from the Economist – although missing one key ingredient that is critical to...

Fifteen years on. 9/11 always seems to come around too quickly. The memories are still too vivid. The fear...

On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger piloted his stricken...