Russell Brand joins group of single mothers fighting eviction

From guns to warships: Inside Europe

The West has slapped stringent sanctions on Russia in response to the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, believed by the U.S. and others to have been shot down with a Russia-supplied Buk missile system by eastern Ukraine rebels. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/31/business/russia-arms-trade-explained/index.html?hpt=ibu_r1

Oscar Pistorius verdict: South African judge decided athlete

Oscar Pistorius judge Thokozile Masipa was a historic figure in South Africa even before the disabled athlete landed in her court on a murder charge. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/10/world/africa/oscar-pistorius-judge-masipa/index.html?hpt=hp_mid

Peg + Patriot – bar review

  The buzz: Experimental mixologist Matt Whiley is behind this new bar dealing in inventive cocktails at the old Hackney Town Hall. It shares the space with hot new restaurant the Typing Rooms.         http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/bars/peg–patriot–bar-review-9769894.html