Friday, October 06, 2006

Meanwhile, in Other News

While the press fixes on Foley, Hastert, and the nobility of Democrats compared to nasty Republicans this from the UK:

Riots Near Windsor Castle
"Extra police are being drafted into the Windsor area today after three nights of violent clashes between white and Asian youths.

Gangs have fought battles in the streets using baseball bats and pitchforks. A Muslim-run dairy which wants to build a mosque was petrol bombed.

Dozens of officers have been deployed to stop and search youths and mounted police are being brought in.

The Queen usually spends weekends at Windsor Castle and no decision has yet been taken over whether she would change her plans. A senior source said: "We are aware of what is happening and all appropriate security measures are in place." "