Archive for June 15th, 2009

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Jun
09

On air: Should Iranians accept the election result?

IRANWith thousands taking to the streets acceptance may be a long way away. Whether you’re inside or outside Iran, will Iran’s interests and democracy be best served by prolonged protests and challenges, or by an acceptance of the result. It’s worth highlighting that according to official results, the election was not even particularly close.

15
Jun
09

Should meat be off the menu?

meatIs meat a luxury that our bodies – and our environment – simply cannot afford?

Yet another report is linking the eating of processed meat with cancer  – particularly bowel cancer.

And it’s not just our bodies that are bearing the brunt of our carnivorean ways. The environmental impacts of rearing cattle and pigs have been well documented over the years. Continue reading ‘Should meat be off the menu?’

15
Jun
09

Why can’t the West accept that Ahmadinejad won?

iran protestsThe results are in. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the process was “clean and healthy”. Iranian authorities have approved the result. A record turnout in an election would usually point to a vibrant democracy.
So why can’t the West accept that Ahmadinejad won? Continue reading ‘Why can’t the West accept that Ahmadinejad won?’