Something I never thought I’d eat
October 28th, 2009
Wood pigeon in the wild (left), and on a plate in a fancy French restaurant (palombe en croûte, right).
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Archive for October 28th, 2009
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World news
- China manufacturing output slows August 1, 2010Chinese manufacturing output grew at its slowest rate for 17 months in July, as the government continues efforts to rein in rapid economic growth. […]
- Police dismiss 'Sarah's Law' fear August 1, 2010Police dismiss fears that a scheme that allows parents to check if someone is a sex offender could lead to vigilante attacks, as the pilot is expanded. […]
- Two quizzed on parcel sent to MI6 August 1, 2010Two men are still being questioned after a suspect package was sent to MI6 headquarters in London. […]
- Live - England v Pakistan August 1, 2010England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings. […]
- Dutch troops leave Afghanistan August 1, 2010The Netherlands ends its Afghan military involvement after a domestic split, amid concerns over the US-led alliance's long-term strategy and exit. […]
- Pakistan floods motorway reopens August 1, 2010The main motorway south from flood-hit north-west Pakistan has partially reopened, raising the prospect of relief for thousands of people still waiting for help. […]
- Stray mine kills South Korean man August 1, 2010A landmine that apparently drifted along a river from North Korea kills South Korean man and injures another. […]
- UAE 'to deny Blackberry services' August 1, 2010The UAE is to suspend some Blackberry mobile phone services, having said the devices pose a "national security risk", its state news agency reports. […]
- Afghan roadside bomb kills six August 1, 2010Six civilians die after their minibus strikes a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar. […]
- Cluster bomb ban comes into force August 1, 2010A new global treaty banning cluster munitions enters into force, hailed by campaigners as the most important treaty in 10 years. […]
- Pakistan leader heading to Europe August 1, 2010Pakistan's president is due in Europe for a trip that will take in the UK, amid tensions over comments about terrorism by PM David Cameron. […]
- Dhaka workers angry over pay August 1, 2010There have been street battles in Bangladesh for a second day as workers in Dhaka's textile factories vent their disappointment with a planned wage rise. […]
- Tight security at Chelsea wedding August 1, 2010The daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has married her long-term boyfriend at a lavish ceremony. […]
- Treaty enacted to ban cluster bombs August 1, 2010An international treaty banning the production and use of cluster bombs has come into force. […]
- Farc call to new Colombian leader August 1, 2010Colombia's Farc rebel group issues a call for dialogue with the new government after Juan Manuel Santos's election as president. […]
World sports
- Live - England v Pakistan August 1, 2010England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings. […]
- Victorious Marquez eyes Pacquiao August 1, 2010Juan Manuel Marquez wants a third fight with Manny Pacquiao after retaining his WBA and WBO lightweight titles with a points win over Juan Diaz on Saturday. […]
- Murray battles into final in LA August 1, 2010Andy Murray reaches the Farmers Classic final in LA after coming through a topsy-turvy semi-final against Feliciano Lopez in Los Angeles. […]
- Aurelio opts to re-join Liverpool July 31, 2010Defender Fabio Aurelio, who left Liverpool in May, re-joins the club on a two-year deal. […]
- Farah wins second European gold July 31, 2010Great Britain's Mo Farah wins the European 5,000m title to add to the 10,000m gold he won on Tuesday. […]