by Heather Hastie | Oct 11, 2015 | Asia, Religion, Terrorism
My number one worry is still Syria, but it’s not the only part of the world that needs to concern us all at the moment. Another is the province of Kunduz in northern Afghanistan. The Taliban is resurgent there, and the people are suffering even more than usual...
by Heather Hastie | Sep 6, 2015 | Australia, Democracy, Winners and Worries
Unbelievable! Two weeks in a row I’m complimenting the Aussies! But credit where credit’s due and all that, and if I’m nice about them now, I might not get accused of racism if I abuse them during the upcoming Rugby World Cup. 🙂 But first an update....
by Heather Hastie | Aug 16, 2015 | Democracy, Human Rights, Science & Nature, USA, Winners and Worries
There was an embarrassment of riches for both the Saint and Sinner this week. For the Saint, I just need to go into full, one-eyed Kiwi mode. The New Zealand netball team, the Silver Ferns has been performing magnificently at the world cup. This afternoon...