Hi. Damian here. Today on Newshour we’re going to be looking back at an iconic image – four men, one barefoot, walking across a pedestrian crossing in north London. This became one of the most famous album covers of all time. Continue reading ‘Best album cover ever?’
Archive for August 6th, 2009
Best album cover ever?
Afghanistan is reeling from another deadly bomb attack today — it’s yet another episode of violence that will surely be worrying local authorities and international forces, who are gearing up for presidential elections later this month. As the death toll mounts and more funerals are held – for ordinary Afghan civilians and allied forces – some are asking whether the efforts there are futile.
So today’s guest will certainly be interesting. Continue reading ‘Your questions to Colonel Stuart Tootal’
First thing in the morning (writes Denise on Europe Today) I get in and check various websites like the New York Times and the Times of London to see what’s going on in the world. Soon I may mot be able to, as the owner of the Times says he plans to charge me to access the news pages of his website from next year. And Murdoch isn’t alone in considering a charge. Continue reading ‘Should news be free on the internet?’
Birth control is getting creative in India – from increasing late night tv (yes to take couples’ minds off procreating) to encouraging women not to marry until they are 30 (when a women’s fertility begins to drop). Whilst these initiatives might not seem very convincing, the Indian government’s latest idea could be a little more tempting. Money. Continue reading ‘Should we pay couples not to have kids?’
“I know I decided I definitely didn’t want this but everyone’s entitled to change their mind.”
Meet Hannah Jones. She’s 14, and is recuperating at home having had a heart transplant.
Continue reading ‘What age is old enough to decide your fate ?’
Homeless bound…
What do you do with a growing homeless problem in the most famous city in the world ?
You pay for them to go away. To relatives, to friends, to the country or state they came from in the first place.
It’s a scheme – initiated by Mayor Bloomberg -that’s been in place in New York since 2007 and 550 families have taken up the offer.
Continue reading ‘Homeless bound…’