Each day we offer a sample of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Sweden The Local: “Torture Like Parenting Methods”
For some kids, the parents they have leads to torture and the reverse is true for parents.
Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Dogs Chase Away Garbage Men”
Look dogs, we are in a recession, be thankful you have any food.
China, China Daily: “Iceland Says Goodbye To Big Macs”
Hello to big fish days.
Kuwait, Kuwait Times: “Egypt Seeks Death For Veiled Killer”
Who knows who lurks behind the veil, the killer sure didn’t.
UAE, Khaleej Times: “Debate Over Swine Flu Shots”
Do we give the vaccine to people or to the pigs?
New Zealand, New Zealand Herald: “Harry Potter Theme Party Banned”
Would they allow an un-theme party?
Canada, Toronto Star: “Dogs–Mankind’s Worst Enemy?
From a dog’s perspective, it might be that humans are a dog’s worse enemy.
UK, Guardian: “Lite Newspaper Facing Closing”
This is one heavy matter to reflect on.
South Africa, Argus: “There Is Something That Troubles Me”
Heck, in America, 2009, I could list a dozen things that trouble me.
Australia, Brisbane Times: “Teenager Postpones Plan To Sell Globe”
Whew! That takes one scare off my back.
