Tag Archives: defence
Hail to the true victors of Rupert’s revolution
Source: John Pilger On 13 September, one of the world’s biggest arms fairs opens in London, backed by the British government. On 8 September, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a preview entitled “Middle East: A vast market … Continue reading
Seven corporations rake in $1.81 billion dollars from foreign aid program
Source: Daily Telegraph JUST seven corporations have raked in a staggering $1.81 billion in taxpayer-funded contracts under the booming foreign aid program. But the lack of scrutiny of their achievements and the huge sums being provided to agencies like the … Continue reading
Snipers, jets and 13,500 troops on Olympics duty… 4,000 more than Afghanistan
Source: Daily Mail Up to 13,500 British troops will protect the London Olympics from a terrorist atrocity, it was revealed today. The figure is 4,000 more than the number who currently serve in Afghanistan and will see bomb disposal experts, … Continue reading