Web Links

Air China vaping: Pilots fired over e-cigarette emergency
One pilot triggered a 6,500m emergency descent by smoking a banned e-cigarette.
Elon Musk apologises to Thai cave diver for Twitter attack
The tech entrepreneur lashed out at a British cave diver in Thailand for mocking his mini-sub.
The feminist who revolutionised Egypt
Huda Shaarawi launched a successful feminist revolution fighting for the rights of girls and women.
Thai cave boys to return to 'normal life' after meeting media
The 12 boys and their football coach mill make their first public appearance since being rescued.
Trump Putin: US president reverses remark on Russia meddling
The US president now says he accepts the view that Russia meddled in the 2016 election.
Melanoma blood test: Scientists unveil 'world-first' research
Billed as a world first, the test is designed to detect the skin cancer in its early stages.
Peru arrests 50 in Colombia border drugs bust
More than 50 people are detained, mostly Colombians, President Vizcarra says.
Trump says no 'time limit' on North Korea denuclearisation
It marks a shift in tone from the US president, who previously said the process would start very soon.
MH17 victims' father condemns Trump over Russian 'lie'
Anthony Maslin delivers a scathing attack on the president over his attitude towards Russia.
BMX fan in Nigeria overjoyed by bike sent in post
A 20-year-old Nigerian says he is "the happiest person in the world" after receiving the bike gift.

Web Links

Here are a few weblinks to some of the organisations with which we are associated; we hope that they are of interest to you.

Open Democracy Free thinking for the world www.opendemocracy.net

Chatham House The home of the Royal Institute for International Affairs www.chathamhouse.org/

Royal United Services Institute An independent think tank engaged in cutting edge defence and security research www.rusi.org

Crown Agents International consultancy services www.crownagents.com

BDI systems A team of computer experts for all your technical needs from supply of PCs to networks and software development www.bdisystems.com

Others that you may wish to visit

The World Customs Organisation www.wcoomd.org

The World Trade Organisation www.wto.org

The World Bank www.worldbank.org

The International Monetary Fund www.imf.org

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