Spoof news stories from Monday 16 May 2005
Democrats Scramble Bombers, Prepare "Nuclear Option"
Washington (AP)--In a sign of escalating tensions over the right to block judicial nominees, Democrats announced Tuesday that they had scrambled a bomber squadron capable of executing a "nuclear option."...
Silent Drifter a Musical Prodigy
A vagrant at The Geoffrey Rush Shine Centre for the Incurable Displaced has astounded his care workers by revealing himself as a musical prodigy. The voiceless hobo, who wishes to remain anonymous, was found wandering dazed, confused and soaked to th...
Bad storm season predicted
NERVELINE, Ohio -- The East and Gulf coasts can expect a big hurricane season that could be the worse ever, said an official at the National Torrid Weather and Bad Atmospheric Administration (NTWBAA).
Last Secret of Fatima vindicated: Blair charged with Treason
London, Tuesday 17 May 2005 (Rioters) UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was arrested in a dawn raid on No 10 Downing Street this morning and charged with treason - on the day that was scheduled to be the official State Opening of Parliament and a Labour...
Condoleezza Rice apologizes to Newsweek as she sets political fashion standards in Iraq
Condoleezza Rice has set the tone for other World leaders during her surprise visit to Iraq this week following her apology to Newsweek. Sporting a significant beard and trendy little hat she addressed Kurdish leaders raising concerns about their eti...
Rolf Harris commissioned to body paint the Queen
Rolf Harris, an ex-Australian convict who learnt to body paint whilst doing time down under has been commissioned to body paint the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. The monarch, who has been painted by more than 120 artists in her life, i...
Police Crackdown on G8 ‘Sharp Practices'
Police in Scotland have launched a special task force to thwart unscrupulous traders aiming to cash in on the army of demonstrators expected for the G8 Summit.