Liverpool born poet and writer Michael Walsh traces his Liverpool roots back to 1865. This was the year his Irish great-grandmother arrived in the Second City of Empire. His parents were born at the turn of what was to become the most tumultuous century in history. Michael's father, Patrick, fought in three major conflicts before reaching his fortieth birthday. His mother, Kathleen, was a former nun turned gun-running renegade.
On leaving school at 15 years of age, Michael spent 12 weeks at the Merchant Navy School for Sailors in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. During his years at sea, he was to visit and work in over 60 countries.
The journalist and broadcaster since provided articles and columns for numerous magazines and international news media. In 2011 he was awarded Writer of the Year by the publishers of Euro Weekly News, Europe's highest-circulation newspaper of its kind. He has authored, edited and ghosted over 70 book titles.
The organization has surrendered to the power of the US and given in to the Israeli lobby, Craig Mokhiber has said. The director of the UN’s human rights office (OHCHR) in New York, Craig Mokhiber, has resigned from his post, citing the body’s failure to properly address the […]
A recent NewsNation/Decision Desk poll found that nearly 80% of Americans fear that a war in Israel could lead to terrorist attacks in the United States, The Hill reports. Only 22% of respondents are not worried about possible terrorist attacks in the country. At the same time, 70% of […]
Britain is a democracy but conditions may apply. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired a ministerial aide for calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. London has stopped short of urging for an end to the war, proposing only limited pauses to allow aid to reach the Palestinian enclave. Conservative Member […]
The American soldier is getting out of shape: 19% of US military personnel are already obese or overweight, and the Pentagon is forced to spend about $1.5 billion annually on their treatment, citing a recent study. At the same time, it is unlikely that it will be possible to […]
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A recent survey shows democracy isn’t cutting it for a lot of US citizens anymore. The poll shows that Americans from both sides of the aisle favor shelving democracy and inflicting violence on their opponents, as trust in the government hits new lows. But is there a viable […]
MICHAEL WALSH MUSIC CORRESPONDENT Most with an ear for Spanish music will be familiar with Pablo de Sarasate’s gipsy airs (Zigeunerweisen): Otherwise, his Carmen Fantasy. It is music that stops you from whatever you are doing; the catchiness and spontaneity of these melodies bring a pause to any […]
MICHAEL WALSH: Rarely did I miss a day’s work during nearly fifty years on the hamster wheel. My work ethic was a source of personal pride but my neighbour was not alone in thinking me foolish. I guessed my friend to be in his late thirties. As fit […]
Iran has warned that Israel has crossed the red lines in Gaza and its ground offensive may force everyone to take action. The stark statement from Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, marks an escalation of rhetoric from the Islamic Republic. ‘The […]
A potential plea deal between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the US authorities could allow him to return to Australia, with the case being handled by the US Department of Justice, an Australian newspaper reported on Monday, citing US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy. WE PUBLISH WHAT WESTERN […]
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