Posted by Andrew Soar on June 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The veteran peace campaigner Brian Haw has died after “a long hard fight” against lung cancer, his family has announced in a statement on his website today. The 62-year-old died in his sleep on Saturday in Germany, where he had been receiving treatment. He began his round-the-clock protest opposite the Houses of Parliament on 2 … Read more
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Posted by Andrew Soar on May 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment
It may well be the most outlandish road trip since the wheel was invented: a cross-country dash featuring Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson and Marlon Brando, in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The trio reportedly took turns driving, with Brando allegedly fueling himself on a diet of junk food. Details of the trip emerged … Read more
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Posted by Andrew Soar on May 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Lyle Owerko is a photographer and filmmaker who has worked on a vast array of projects in his time. Most noted for his picture of the terrorist attack, Lyle’s photo was used for the cover image of Time Magazine’s September 11, 2001 issue. His current projects seek to bridge ethnic borders in a manner that … Read more
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Posted by Andrew Soar on May 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Osama bin Laden, the criminal mastermind behind al-Qaida and the world’s most sought-after terrorist since the attacks of 11 September 2001, has been killed by a US operation in a compound in Pakistan, President Barack Obama has announced. The latest news has also stated that three further people were killed in the operation, including one … Read more
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