Archive for November, 2008

Barack Obama backed by Mr Clinton as ambitious TV ad airs

With the closing stages of the US presidential race in full swing, Democratic nominee Barack Obama has made a pitch to voters through a prime-time ad spot costing $5 million. The 30-minute presentation was intended to give the American public greater insight into the personal history that shaped the White House hopeful.

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Charles meets kindred spirit in Welsh guardian of Japanese forest

Six thousand miles from home, deep in the heart of rural Japan, the Prince of Wales met up with a kindred spirit this week in the form of a remarkable ex-pat Welshman.

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Glamorous Yorks display perfect mother-and-daughter style

Princess Beatrice has often spoken of wanting to be a ‘mini-Mummy’ and at a recent charity gala in London she seemed to have succeeded in triumphant style. With their flowing locks and chic evening gowns, the two York ladies were the epitome of sophisticated mother-and-daughter style.

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