Benjamin Zand explores the foggy realm of Iran’s National Service and its effect on the people of Iran There is one question that plagues the minds of Iran’s population of male youths; Artesh or Pasdaran? Since conscription became mandatory in 1925 and the Islamic Revolution prevailed, National Service and its military organisations have been an [...]
By Benjamin Zand Alex Wilson, 19, a first-year French and Spanish student at St. Andrew’s University, was heading to a bonfire night beach party with a friend when he fell 60ft into the sea from a cliff close to the St. Andrew’s University in Fife Police said that the incident took place at 1.35am on [...]
By Benjamin Zand Mike Ashley has once again outraged Newcastle United fans by going through with his controversial plans to change the name of St James’ Park despite repeated protests from fans The championship side will see its stadium’s former name of ‘St James’ Park’, which it’s held since 1880, changed to sportsdirect.com@St. James’ ParkStadium. [...]
By Benjamin Zand A 24 year-old football fan on a train in Fife suffered severe burns to his arms and legs as a practical joke turned into a nightmare. Fans of Scotland’s SPL side, Aberdeen, claimed the man ran ablaze through the carriages whilst people sprayed beer on him to try and tame the flames. [...]
By Benjamin Zand Gordon Brown and Bob Ainsworth, the Defence Secretary, have been forced to back track on original plans to cut £20m from the Territorial Army budget, amid mass pressure from MPs of all parties. The U-turn came in advance of an opposition-led Commons debate last Wednesday that threatened to see a backbench revolt [...]
By Benjamin Zand Arsenal fought through an enticing battle against a weakened Liverpool side to win an intriguing 4th-round Carling Cup tie at the Emirates. Merida Celebrates wonder strike (Courtesy of SkySports) Arsenal youngster, Fran Merida, broke the dead-lock with a cannonball from 18-yards out past second-string Cavalieri. The scoreline was only to be levelled [...]
By BENJAMIN ZAND LOLLIPOP MAN John Hunter has quit after being told he cannot give out sweets or high-fives to children due to ‘health and safety reasons‘. John Hunter, a 69 year old Lollipop man at Corstorphine Primary School, has held the position for 10 years and has become a highlight of the children’s day [...]
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