... abductions Among those countries who have secured hostages’ release the reverse has proved true Friends of John McCarthy supporters have sent Prime Minister John Major a Christmas card reminding him of his Foreign Offices assurances that they would top his agenda ...

... phrases as another black day on the road to death By JOHN FRANCIS (AFN JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR) Just like the first time you fancy a cup of Horlicks before you go to bed or the first time you get a nice cardigan for Christmas and think: Hmm that'll come in useful ...