Barack Obama was given Nick Clegg today during the US President’s visit to the UK. The exchange of gifts between heads of state is a well-established tradition, although Cameron is thought to be the first prime minister to give a Liberal Democrat.
Posted: May 25th, 2011
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Republican conspiracy theorists have reported bewilderment today after their persistent claims for documentary evidence of the President’s place of birth were answered by a birth certificate confirming that Barack Obama was born neither in Hawaii or Kenya, but in a stable in Bethlehem.
Posted: Apr 27th, 2011
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Unemployment in the US has fallen for the 4th consecutive month in a row, adding credence to the claim that the war on two fronts in the Middle East is at last starting to yield beneficial results.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2011
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‘It seemed like the kindest thing to do’ explained Britain’s European relative Germany. ‘He kept trying to pretend that he was still one of the big boys, entering into military campaigns he couldn’t really afford and acting like he was still one of the major world economies. It was so sad.’
Posted: Mar 23rd, 2011
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Use of ‘Jolly good show’ and ‘Cheers mate’ doubles as soon as they get off the plane.
Posted: Dec 5th, 2010
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