Why is the world such a cruel place?

Why is the world such a cruel place?

I always think I will never want to carry on living if either of my two sons died. I was so deeply saddened to learn of the death of Joanne Coombs, who was only 40. She was reportedly found dead at Manningtree, Essex, last night. Her beautiful 17-year-old daughter...
Jack Straw, the Poles, and the EU’s anti-death penalty day

Jack Straw, the Poles, and the EU’s anti-death penalty day

I don’t understand why the EU feels it is necessary to hold an anti-death penalty day, earmarked for 10 October. The fact that the death penalty doesn’t exist in Europe means it is pretty pointless. And which other country which imposes it is going to take...