The State of the World is just as worse
A quick look through the news sites reveals more tales of woe throughout the world. I see the British Museum has said that the US forces have damaged the ancient city of Babylon where they have an Army base. Well, of course they have, they're Americans, they aren't going to treat it with care even though that's what they were supposed to do. The American Army is the last people I'd ask to look after one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. After reading the report I thought that I'd love to visit Babylon, but not after the Americans have finished with it, there'd hardly be anything left. Should have asked the British Army to look after it.
Also in the news I see that Gordon Brown has cancelled Mozambeque's debt to Britain and 10% of the debts of seventy other African countries owed to the World Bank. This is the start of the British government's previously mentioned concerted effort to abolish poverty in Africa. This is good news and I hope other rich countries will follow suit in relieving the huge debts of African countries because it will only be with the support of other countries that we will see any benefit from this initiative. Britain has dug into it's pocket (to the tune of £1 billion), now it's everyone else's turn.
The efforts to raise money for the Tsunami appeal continue. Many celebrities are doing their bit including George Clooney, Brad Pitt and other actors manning phones during a telethon in the US with other stars helping raise money for the stricken area. In Britain a concert is being organised for next weekend featuring many British acts such as the Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics, Eric Clapton, Craig David and Embrace. Other fund-raising efforts include a DVD of comedy classics to be released and Monday will see Chris Evans back on the radio as part of the tsunami benefit show, UK Radio Aid, on more than 250 commercial radio stations across the country. Lots of great things going on, let's hope the money isn't wasted as the much needed aid goes into the stricken area.
Also in the news I see that Gordon Brown has cancelled Mozambeque's debt to Britain and 10% of the debts of seventy other African countries owed to the World Bank. This is the start of the British government's previously mentioned concerted effort to abolish poverty in Africa. This is good news and I hope other rich countries will follow suit in relieving the huge debts of African countries because it will only be with the support of other countries that we will see any benefit from this initiative. Britain has dug into it's pocket (to the tune of £1 billion), now it's everyone else's turn.
The efforts to raise money for the Tsunami appeal continue. Many celebrities are doing their bit including George Clooney, Brad Pitt and other actors manning phones during a telethon in the US with other stars helping raise money for the stricken area. In Britain a concert is being organised for next weekend featuring many British acts such as the Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics, Eric Clapton, Craig David and Embrace. Other fund-raising efforts include a DVD of comedy classics to be released and Monday will see Chris Evans back on the radio as part of the tsunami benefit show, UK Radio Aid, on more than 250 commercial radio stations across the country. Lots of great things going on, let's hope the money isn't wasted as the much needed aid goes into the stricken area.
posted by David Keates at 1:43 am
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