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“I said….religion is the opium of the people.I didn’t mention golf.”

China president Xi Jinping has banned all party members from playing golf ("the green opium".)

China president Xi Jinping has banned all party members from playing golf (“the green opium”.)

” Okay then: You go shop at GUM while I see Vladimir.”

Bashar al Assad flies to Moscow to meet Putin.

Bashar al Assad flies to Moscow to meet Putin.

“Old English manifesto ?”…..”Dunno, can’t read.”

The 800 year old Magna Carta on loan to Beijing university was deemed too sensitive for public display and removed to the less accessible residence of the British ambassador.

The 800 year old Magna Carta on loan to Beijing university was deemed too sensitive for public display and removed to the less accessible residence of the British ambassador.

“It’s agreed ? you will fly Economy and I’ll fly Business.”

USA and Russia discuss safe flight zones over Syria.

USA and Russia discuss safe flight zones over Syria.

Lost in translation:” I have the physical strength of a caterpillar”.

Marcel Aubut resigns as president of the COC amidst allegations of harassment.

Marcel Aubut resigns as president of the COC amidst allegations of harassment.

Surgical strikes –a new meaning.

The bombing of the hospital at Kunduz.

The bombing of the hospital at Kunduz.

“It’s still just a hamburger”.

Macdonald's is upscaling it"s fast food with customized burgers and table service.

Macdonald’s is upscaling it”s fast food with customized burgers and table service.

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Rock of St.Peter.

Pope Francis will spread his uplifting message in a new rock album entitled 'Wake up'.

Pope Francis will spread his uplifting message in a new rock album entitled ‘Wake up’.

Sins of emission.

VW  CEO Martin winterkorn is 'endlessly sorry' about rigging the emission s tests.

VW CEO Martin winterkorn is ‘endlessly sorry’ about rigging the emission s tests.