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Monthly Archives: January 2019

Brexit’s latest shambles

Posted on January 30, 2019 by rascott

So the Tory press claims a huge victory for Mrs May as the House of Commons votes to send her back to Brussels to renegotiate a withdrawal agreement that she has already signed. The EU meanwhile says that the deal … Continue reading →

Posted in Brexit, europe, UK

Smog. Molasses. Bangkok.

Posted on January 30, 2019 by rascott

As Bangkok continues to sit under the most awful smog the Thai authorities came up with yet another questionable way of handling the problem. Molasses. The Tiger reported today that Bangkok is preparing to launch 50 drones to spray water in the … Continue reading →

Posted in asia, news and views, Thailand

The blockade derby- Qataris not welcome

Posted on January 29, 2019 by rascott

Tonight is the blockade derby. UAE at home to Qatar in the Asia Cup semi final. The winners will play Japan in the final. The tournament has been played against the backdrop of the nearly two year old dispute, which … Continue reading →

Posted in asia, Dubai, Emirates, Middle East, news and views, Sport

A call for the release of Ahmed Mansoor

Posted on January 14, 2019 by rascott

I support this letter and plea for the UAE government to release Ahmed Mansoor. “We, the undersigned, call on the government of the United Arab Emirates to immediately and unconditionally release prisoner of conscience Ahmed Mansoor. Mr Mansoor is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Dubai, Emirates, Middle East, news and views

Working for the wires in the analog age

Posted on January 3, 2019 by rascott

I could not really find a relevant picture – so this is the Reuters Toronto Dragon boat team from around 1993 Rob Taggart was pictures editor for Reuters in Asia back at the same time as I was Finance Director … Continue reading →

Posted in asia, Canada, news and views, Photography
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