Squeamish? Yes.

First, I read a deeply deeply disturbing article in National Geographic this month on child brides. Please - go read it. Yes, it's horrid but only through education can this horrible practice be stopped.

Second, what is with petrol? http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFLDE7560J320110607?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0 It appears that Abu Dhabi and most of Dubai are fine, but many of the other emirates, particularly Sharjah, are running out of fuel. Loads of bloggers etc are asking, "Why?" TheNational newspaper printed in the UAE has been running excellent coverage of this if you'd like to go read.

Yes, this second topic makes me squeamish. But of course, not nearly as much as the first topic.

Peace.