A long search to identify a mystery woman photographed in a garden of the Somme during World War I, wearing a Kiwi lieutenant’s uniform, has laid bare a family history of wartime love and tragedy. Continue reading…
Author Archives: Anne Penketh
Obama looks to his historic legacy
The historic deal between Iran and six world powers reached in Geneva on Sunday is a legacy issue for United States President Barack Obama with the potential to reshuffle the cards in the Middle East and beyond if drawn to a successful conclusion. Continue reading…
Nuclear deal: Iran comes in from the cold
In the early hours of this morning, the United States and five other world powers made history by sealing a landmark deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programme in hopes of preventing Tehran from building a nuclear bomb. Continue reading…
The Iranian supreme leader appears to be assuaging hardliners at home ahead of a possible interim accord that would rein in Iran’s nuclear programme in return for the easing of sanctions. Continue reading…
Cautious hope over deal with Iran
After several false starts, Western negotiators are cautiously hopeful of a breakthrough deal with Iran this week to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief. Continue reading…
Anne Penketh 