Tag Archives: world
Encourage cricket in Indonesia
The demise of the West Indies is rather sad, really. They were the dominant cricket power when I was a boy; today they’re a rabble. Peter Roebuck has suggested they may be better off forming national sides based on their … Continue reading
Economic advice from Russia
I thought Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin had every right to lecture the west at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. I can imagine what former Soviet leaders might have said about the near collapse of capitalism in the past … Continue reading
Carstensz Pyramid
I learnt something today. Carstensz Pyramid is the highest mountain in Oceania at 16,023 feet. It’s only four degrees south of the equator in West Papua, but has several glaciers and is the only region of Indonesia where snow falls. … Continue reading
Boycott Beijing
Beijing should never have been chosen to host the 2008 Olympics. China has a repressive society. It’s a one-party state which kills opponents to the government. Catholics are persecuted. There are many corrupt and despotic regimes in the world today, … Continue reading
Charles’ heir record
Prince Charles has set a new record as the longest heir in waiting for a world monarchy, notching up a record 59 years and 74 days in his wait to be King of Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Charles … Continue reading
Restaurant rage
I produced the “world news” page for the Kalgoorlie Miner recently and came across the “Hooters shooter” incident while browsing AAP. In brief, a disgruntled diner started firing at the building with a handgun and killed a person. I’ve been … Continue reading
Vale Ian Smith
The world lost a significant man today. I won’t call him a great man, even though I believe him to be one, because there is too much controversy surrounding him, and in terms of greatness, he failed his mission. Ian … Continue reading
