February 18, 2004

Well, the Russian joint forces nuclear exercise reported in these pages is on, but it seems that the weirdness has struck already…story Apparently, a strategic missile submarine which was planned to launch one (or perhaps two) missiles into a test range in Siberia failed to launch. Or perhaps – depending on version – one was…

“Our information suggests that two two-inch blocks of wood were placed beneath the wheels of the trolley to stop it moving. “Apparently loading had just commenced when the trolley crushed the wood and careered downhill.” Mr Crow said there had been claims the workers were not aware that there were colleagues on the line down…

Thanks for the link, The UK Today!

Army employing students in Iraq The Army is paying students to put their degrees on hold and join troops in Iraq as Arabic interpreters. Five students have already been sent to areas under British control and 11 more are in the final stages of preparation, the Ministry of Defence said. Their work includes translating documents…