After the concept of terrorism, now the new strategy of ‘safe zone’ or ‘security zone’ is shaping the colonialist state’s expansionist wishes and illegitimate international actions. We have observed over the last three decades how the concept of terrorism has worked perfectly for the nation states and almost every large and powerful nation state has […]
Read MoreFitzrovia – Central London’s edgeland
All the roughly one square mile communities that comprise central London display their own distinctive characters. Belgravia is very wealthy with vast inherited fortunes, together with more recent loads of overseas laundered 'hot money' investments in large houses which often lie empty. Mayfair is similar, offering top hotels and glitzy nightlife, with the added blessing […]
Read MoreWhy codifying our constitution and a Citizens’ Convention won’t resolve our political crisis
A month ago today, the Supreme Court annulled the prorogation of Parliament. From a constitutional perspective, it seems a political earthquake, the aftershocks of which are still being felt. But the tectonic plates of British politics have been shifting for a while. Ongoing paralysis over Brexit, Boris Johnson’s unusual prorogation, and subsequent legal challenges in […]
Read MorePolice investigate murder of South African chairman who was gunned down outside club meeting
The South African Police Services are busy investigating the murder of the Uthongathi chairman, who was shot after a club meeting on Monday South African football has been rocked by the murder of Uthongathi FC chairman Nicholas Mkhize, who was gunned down on Monday. The National First Division (NFD) club boss was shot dead by gunmen […]
Read More'How would that work?' – Klopp hits back at Neville’s call for Liverpool to ignore Champions League
The Reds boss has been left bemused by the advice offered by a former Manchester United star when it comes to the art of trophy chasing this season Jurgen Klopp has been left baffled by Gary Neville’s claims that Liverpool should ignore Champions League competition this season and focus on a Premier League title challenge. […]
Read MoreBayern suffer further injury nightmare as Tolisso and Rafinha face months out
The Bundesliga side’s win over Bayer Leverkusen has come at the cost of serious injuries for two of their star midfielders Corentin Tolisso will spend several months on the sidelines after tearing his anterior cruciate knee ligament in Bayern Munich’s win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, with the club also confirming that full-back Rafinha is set […]
Read MoreMan Utd will be fine without Pogba, says Neville
The former full-back respects the Frenchman’s talent but feels he must act more maturely as a player at one of football’s biggest clubs Gary Neville insists that Manchester United will be just fine if Paul Pogba leaves Old Trafford, stating that “no one is bigger than the club”. Pogba’s relationship with manager Jose Mourinho is […]
Read MoreMaldini admits AC Milan are a 'long way off' Juventus
The Rossoneri legend admitted the club are “a long way off” challenging their arch rivals for the Serie A title Paolo Maldini insists AC Milan remain way behind Juventus in the battle for supremacy in Italy. The 50-year-old was speaking after Gennaro Gattuso’s side were held to a 1-1 draw at Cagliari, leaving them with […]
Read MoreUnder-pressure Rodgers bemoans Celtic's 'bitty' start to the season after Kilmarnock defeat
The Scottish champions are sixth, six points behind leaders Hearts, and the manager takes responsibility for the defeat as Rangers overtake his side Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers conceded his side have made a disappointing start to the season after they slipped to a second defeat in six games, losing 2-1 to Kilmarnock. Leigh Griffiths gave […]
Read More4 heckler outbursts, 13 Obama mentions: Data points from Detroit debate No. 2
Democratic presidential candidates tried to interrupt each other more than 23 times, and they name-dropped President Donald Trump 68 times. Then there was the 30330 thing. The second group of 10 Democratic 2020 hopefuls took the stage in Detroit Wednesday. Here’s a look at the night by the numbers: 20:58 minutes How long former Vice […]
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