The message in Freddie Mercury’s silence

World Aid Day raises awarness around the globe. Photo: Coursty UNAIDS

“Goodbye everybody – I’ve got to go, gotta leave you all behind and face the truth.” These are some of the lines from one of the most famous songs in music history and looking back they seem hauntingly accurate. The song, written by Freddie Mercury, reached number one for the second time in 1991, staying [...]

Haiti facing Tomas storm as aid agencies stretched

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A tropical storm called Tomas is nearing towards Haiti, that could turn into a hurricane according to forecasters. Storm Tomas could become a hurricane category of 3 or 4 meaning stronger winds than 178km per hour. Alastair Burnett, British Red Cross recovery operations manager said:“This is cause for serious concern,” said. “The people of Haiti [...]

Scottish Volunteer Convoy Delivers Aid to Gaza

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by Stevie Kearney Despite initial concerns regarding passage into Gaza, a group of volunteers from Scotland have managed to deliver a convoy of medical aid.  The group crossed over on Monday with no problems, having arrived at the border crossing at Rafah in Egypt soon after the much publicised Viva Palestina convoy. Campaign groups across [...]

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