- A leaked US State Department cable says Syria used chemical weapons against its own people last month.
- The Economist on the European Central Bank's 'woefully inadequate' macroeconomic policies.
- I was appalled to learn that my favourite online publication, The Atlantic, was hosting a Scientology advertorial. Thankfully, the editorial team has recognised its error.
- The Onion reviews fashions from the Golden Globe Awards. (h/t Sullivan.)
- A new drug might allow us to get by on less than three hours sleep per night. The economic implications are substantial.
- North Korea wants to re-open its embassy in Canberra. What does this mean? (Thanks Linda.)
- In late 1944, Brits were sceptical about the Holocaust. Photos shown in exhibitions and cinemas helped turn this around (warning: graphic images).
- A different way to think about climate change (h/t Sullivan):
