Wednesday linkage: Chemical weapons in Syria, climate, North Korea and more

16 January 2013 10:48

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):

'Down and out down under'