Web Links

What the trees say
People from all over the world have been moved to write messages on the plane trees of Las Ramblas.
Jerry Lewis: US comedian dies aged 91 in Las Vegas
One of Hollywood's most successful comedians has died at his home in Las Vegas.
US Navy ship and oil tanker collide near Singapore
A search for the sailors is under way after the Navy ship and an oil tanker collide near Singapore.
Eclipse spectacle set to grip US public
Skywatchers in the US prepare for an event that is without precedent in the country's 241-year history.
Qantas chief to campaign for Australia same-sex marriage
Alan Joyce, who was once struck with a pie over his support, will "be active" in Australia's debate.
Killer robots: Experts warn of 'third revolution in warfare'
A letter to the UN warns the world is getting closer to a dangerous "third revolution in warfare".
US-South Korea set for divisive military drills
Pyongyang has already lashed out at the annual drills, saying they were "adding fuel to the fire".
The village in Nepal cut off by floods
Aid agencies are warning of a humanitarian crisis following recent flooding.
'My body battleground'
The brutality of online attacks on some Muslim women in Malaysia have led to calls for changes in law.
The border between North and South Korea
The BBC visits the border between North and South Korea and talks to the European observers who monitor the ceasefire.

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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