At the mid-term review press conference yesterday, David Cameron flatly denied the widely held public perception of the coalition partnership as a marriage. Even as Nick Clegg batted his eyelids at him, the very picture of a simpering, submissive housewife, I would agree with him; it’s more like an awkward, ill-conceived one night stand that has transformed into … Continue reading
After nine years of investigation, the Israeli court recently declared that the death of American activist and pro-Palestinian campaigner Rachel Corrie was “an unfortunate accident.” This ruling was justified by the claim that activists gave up their rights, as they had no business entering a restricted area. Witnesses watched as an army bulldozer crushed the … Continue reading
Originally published on The Student Journals Last month, I was invited to attend the Babel Med Music convention. The 8th edition of this world music event took place from the 29th to the 31st March at Dock des Suds, Marseille. The purpose behind this multicultural jamboree is to create networking opportunities for artists, and to … Continue reading