Revolution in Style

You've got to respect an army which can sweep across Libya and overthrow a dictator while only ever wearing flip flops. 


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Iran calls for 'restraint'

By far the best thing to come from the recent unrest in London has been the following quote from the Iranian Government:

Iran called for London Police to exercise self-restraint in dealing with protesters in Tottenham, north of London.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast referred to Saturday night massive protests in Tottenham which came following murder of a young black man by Scotland Yard Police and called for the UK government to avoid any police's harsh treatment with protesters.

He stressed return of peace and calm to London through talks and examining demands of the demonstrators.

Mehmanparast expressed hope independent human rights bodies would take measures to make clear facts behind murder of the black man soon.

This sentiment was reiterated by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who said: ‘The UN is silent. Human rights bodies are silent. If one per cent of this happens in countries that oppose the West, they scream until they are hoarse. Why is the Security Council silent?’

Why indeed?