In the News:

Should we be Outraged?

Story #1: Russia, China and four Central Asian members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conduct war games in the southern Ural Mountains area of Russia.

Story #2: Riots in Bangladesh Follow Devastating Floods; Millions homeless in SE Asia.

Story #3: Russian Oil Exploration Expedition reaches seabed beneath North Pole.
UPDATE: Canada announces plans for Arctic military bases in response to Russian claims.

Story #4: US, Mexico, Canada leaders meet at summit under the North American Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) mechanism to discuss economic and security issues, energy and prosperity.

Story #5: Rumors of Parallel Roundtable meeting of top executives. News from the Island is spotty, says our correspondent...more soon.