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Truth is often cited as the first casualty of war.

For former chief weapons inspector Dr Hans Blix, the US-led invasion of Iraq left another ideal seriously wounded – critical thought.

In a world increasingly fragmented along religious, economic and geopolitical lines, he says the need for governments to examine complex issues through rational thought, no matter how politically explosive or emotive they may be, has become progressively more important. [Read more →]

Authors enthralled by nation’s exotic charm Western writers continue to be lured to the land of misty mountains, writes Greg Lowe
THE NAME MYANMAR evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue, casting an intoxicating spell that lures many travellers to its distant shores and mist-clad mountains. read more…

Punctuation vigilante
Championing the rights of the apostrophe to exist may not seem a likely way to gain literary stardom, but author Lynne Truss has done just that with her book Eats, Shoots And Leaves, writes Greg Lowe. [Read more →]

Francois Bizot spent 90 days in a Khmer Rouge death camp, saw the fall of Phnom Penh, and was inspired to write his account by John Le Carré. He tells Greg Lowe how it feels to have your life saved by a murderer. [Read more →]

Hong Kong is renowned for its fast pace, loud locals and amazing architecture — a nexus of shop-till-you-drop. Greg Lowe hits the city’s streets to find the best places to wine, dine and spend time. [Read more →]

Not many punk rockers will tell you it was a copper that made them what they are today, but bestselling British author Ian Rankin is an exception to this rule. He owes his livelihood to one Detective Inspector John Rebus, a hard-nosed Edinburgh cop who works on instinct, plays by his own rules, and is the central character of Rankin’s novels. read more…

Spelling hope for homeless children read more…

HARD WORK BRINGS SUCCESS FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS: Hoe buckets and mops and US$1,200 made a millionaire and spawned a global operation read more…

TRAILBLAZER LOOKS BACK ON A PATH NOW WELL TRODDEN
The buildings may be taller but the Thais are unchanged, says veteran backpacker. Read more…

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