Alex Thomson
The chimneys of Mariupol – where one the the biggest integrated steelworks in the world dominates the city skyline outside for miles – the new strategic significance in Ukraine.
Alex Thomson
For a man proposing to stand in August for election as president of Turkey, the past 24 hours are a mighty embarrassment for Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.
Alex Thomson
With the crisis in Ukraine sweeping all headlines before it, it is hard to recall that the reason John Kerry ever stepped on to a plane to Europe in recent days was for Afghanistan.
Alex Thomson
Putin is no salesman for democracy – but for now “big bad Russia”, “big nasty Putin” and “poor heroic Ukraine” look a little too simplistic to me.
Alex Thomson
And so the lawyers have gathered in Edinburgh and the so-called Rangers big tax case begins another round.
Alex Thomson
“But do not rule out attempts – against all odds and against an overwhelming D3 mandate – by the SPL to try just this.”