Chinese police academy auctions off dogs dropped from training for their ‘cowardice’ and ‘curly ears’ Fifty-four dogs, mostly German shepherds, will be auctioned off starting July 7 The canines failed to qualify as trainees because of undesirable traits Some showed a ‘lack of athletic ability’ or were not good at fetching, but most were struck … Read more
Dean Hooke can hardly hide his delight. A tall man dressed in a striped shirt, chinos and straw hat enters his tailor’s shop in Bank, central London, at noon. It’s his first customer of the day. ‘Some days, we don’t get anyone coming in,’ Dean says. ‘At the moment, it’s normally one or two. Four … Read more
Cancer-ravaged and nearly blind, Rabbi Dr David Goldberg knew he was close to death. A major figure on the Left-leaning, intellectual wing of progressive Judaism, his life had been long and distinguished. On the walls of his North London home there were photographs of the Rabbi with Prince Charles and Prince Harry, Pope Benedict and … Read more