Archive for October, 2013

UN leaders call for “greater transparency” over drone strikes

UN leaders call for “greater transparency” over drone strikes

Drones unfortunately have been a popular feature among today’s modern warfare. Drones are unmanned combat planes that are used to target other countries and civilian populations who are perceived to be “the enemy” or affiliated to any terrorist organisations. Control of the drones is done via satellite in military bases in the country of origin. They have also justifiably been[Read More…]

US citizens protest against peeping Tom state

US citizens protest against peeping Tom state

Thousands of protesters gathered at Capitol Hill in America to protest against the spying organisation otherwise known as the National Security Agency (NSA). The scope of the spying was laid bare by Edward Snowden who has since been hunted down by US agencies following his revelations. People carried signs reading: “Stop Mass Spying,” “Thank you, Edward Snowden” and “Unplug Big[Read More…]

Unexplained low-frequency noises causing havoc in Southampton

Unexplained low-frequency noises causing havoc in Southampton

Southampton residents have been plagued by a mystery, unexplained noise, it has been reported. The low-frequency drone is causing sleepless nights in Hythe, Holbury and Dibden Purlieu. The noise has been forcing some residents out of their homes, while another resident is said to be considering early retirement after being badly affected by the stress of living with the noise.[Read More…]

Kyle McArdle was tasered multiple times by officers before passing out.

Officers fired after taser attack

Two police officers have been fired after tasering an innocent man five times for no reason, it has been reported. Kyle McArdle, 26, was dragged from the streets and said he passed out from the excruciating pain inflicted by the 50,000-volt weapons after officer’s repeatedly tasered him. He was shot in the chest, stomach and leg at point-blank range as[Read More…]

Vicky Thomas

Cop reaches out to penniless mum who was caught shoplifting

A penniless Miami mother who was caught stealing food from a shop by a policewoman was spared jail, after the officer agreed to pick up the tab for her. Instead of arresting her, officer Vicki Thomas took pity on Jessica Robles and even paid the grocery bill for her. After news of the story spread, scores of people have offered[Read More…]