Orlaith Delaney

Bio

A news junkie with a background in media and publishing. Have lived and worked in Europe, South America, India and Australia. Studied journalism in Dublin, Ireland and Peace Studies in Bradford, UK

This Study On Modern Slavery Will Enrage Anyone Who Cares About Human Rights
By Orlaith Delaney
Almost 30 million people worldwide are living as slaves, according to a new report by the Walk Free Foundation, which released its inaugural Global Slavery Index on Thursday. Modern-day slavery includes slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and…
Cyclone Phailin: What You Need to Know About the Storm That's Half the Size Of India
By Orlaith Delaney
India is bracing itself for many casualties and widespread destruction as a massive cyclone, expected to make landfall by early Saturday evening, continues to march relentlessly towards its east coast.  Satellite images have shown Cyclone Phailin,…
Alice Munro Scores Nobel Prize in Literature After Finding Out Via Voicemail
By Orlaith Delaney
Canadian writer Alice Munro has been awarded this year's Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish academy described the 82-year-old Munro as "a master of the contemporary short story" for her sharply crafted stories concentrating on the small-town…
London Parents Stage Coolest Prank Ever in School Playground
By Orlaith Delaney
Pupils at a London primary school were amazed to discover a UFO had seemingly crash-landed in their playground earlier this week. Unfortunately, any UFO enthusiasts who thought this was finally indisputable proof of intelligent extraterrestrial…
David Cameron's Latest Plan Proves He Doesn't Care About Millennials
By Orlaith Delaney
British millennials are now fearful of ending up destitute after Prime Minister David Cameron announced plans to cut employment and housing benefits for unemployed people younger than 25 years old. In his closing speech at the Conservative Party's…
Curiosity Rover Finds Water On Mars
By Orlaith Delaney
The possibility of life on Mars has become much stronger after NASA yesterday announced that the Curiosity Rover had discovered water on the Red Planet. The water is not present as a liquid, however, but as molecules attached to other minerals in…
International Olympic Committee Proves Its Anti-Discrimination Policies Are Spineless
By Orlaith Delaney
The International Olympic Committee have dismissed concerns over Russia's anti-gay laws and proclaimed the country ready to hold the 2014 winter games. At a press conference on Thursday, IOC Coordination Commission chairman Jean-Claude Killy said…
Bo Xilai Guilty: China's Huge Corruption Trial, Explained
By Orlaith Delaney
A Chinese court has found disgraced politician Bo Xilai guilty on all charges of embezzlement, bribery, and abuse of power on Sunday, bringing an end to a trial that has gripped the entire country. Mr. Bo was handed down a sentence of life in prison…