Wednesday 29 August 2012

Protesters removed from front of Ecuadorian Embassy in London


Protesters and supporters of Julian Assange are being removed, or told to leave, from the street in front of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Concern is that the police may be planning to raid the embassy.
Supporters of Julian Assange, including Occupy London members, are being told to remove their belongings, otherwise they will be confiscated by the police. All barricades in front of the embassy have also been removed and supporters have been told to leave.... read more.

Review: Constantia Vista — Ultimate hideaway in Cape Town, South Africa


If you are thinking of a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, this is the ideal place to stay. A luxury retreat at an affordable price in the beautiful countryside, but close to all the major attractions.
The writer has personally stayed at Constantia Vista twice as a guest, and even did a stint at managing the property in the owner's absence some years ago. The comfort was amazing and everything was there, right at her fingertips.... read more.

Video: Huge blast as WWII bomb detonated in Munich, Germany


On Tuesday evening in central Munich, Germany, explosives experts detonated the remains of a 550-pound (250 kg) bomb, left over from World War II.
Digital Journal reported on Tuesday on a World War II bomb found at Amsterdam Airport.
It turns out there was another WWII bomb found recently in central Munich, Germany. More than 3,000 residents were evacuated after the bomb was discovered on Monday in the Schwabing district of Munich... read more and watch video.

F16s escort plane, officials say 'hijacking' a miscommunication


Confusion spread across Europe today after Spanish media reported a plane traveling from Málaga to Amsterdam may have been hijacked. The plane was escorted by F16 fighter jets to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and was surrounded by police.
The Dutch Defense Ministry reportedly sent two F-16 fighters to intercept the aircraft and escort it to Amsterdam... read more.

Deaf child must change his name sign as it resembles a gun


Three-year-old Hunter Spanjer is deaf. He has been told by a Nebraska public school to change his name sign, as it resembles a gun, or face expulsion.
The school's policies have outraged both parents, right groups and ordinary citizens.
Hunter's father, Brian Spanjer, told Nebraska Central News (NCN), “He's deaf, and his name sign, they say, is a violation of their weapons policy." ... read more and watch video.