Dale Farm: taser controversy | Ricky Gervais's unfunny jokes | Mehdi Hasan on Gilad Shalit | John Pilger: Obama betrays Africa

Weekly Online Newsletter 20 October 2011 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE FEATURES REGULARS ARTS & BOOKS BLOGS JOBS SUBSCRIBE Editor's Choice Five must-read pieces from the magazine Gilad Shalit is free - now release the 164 jailed Palestinian children Israel's crimes, including the arrest, detention and alleged torture of incarcerated children, are routinely ignored, or even excused. By Mehdi Hasan Grown-up European or hero to the backbenchers? Cameron can't be both It does Britain no good to look like the sulky teenager of Europe. By Rafael Behr The Son of Africa claims a continent's crown jewels Barack Obama is leading the US at the head of a pack of western nations intent on the new scramble to exploit Africa's resources. Their chief aim? To squeeze a China hungry for raw materials. By John Pilger We Need to Talk About Kevin (15) A great cast is offset by overkill in this horror story, writes Ryan Gilbey Leader: It is time for governments to stand up for the 99 per cent Those who wish to avoid a repeat of the financial crash must respond to the cry for a fairer, more balanced society. By Newstatesman Five most-popular blogs Sorry Ricky, that joke isn't funny any more "Mong face" is just a punchline desperately in search of a set-up. By Steve Baxter They are using Tasers at Dale Farm Why it is right to be critical of the police. By David Allen Green Are police breaking their own rules by using Tasers at Dale Farm? Police guidance says that the stun guns should not be used for crowd control. By Samira Shackle Dale Farm eviction: in pictures Activists and residents clash with riot police as the eviction of the UK's biggest traveller's site get underway. By Samira Shackle Cameron picks a fight with his party on Europe Tory MPs will be ordered to vote against holding a referendum on EU membership. By George Eaton Subscribe! The issue is on sale now, or you can subscribe through the website. Get a FREE copy of Empire: What Ruling the World Did to the British by Jeremy Paxman when you start your annual subscription today for just £87. New Statesman Jobs Now recruiting New Statesman Jobs is the job site for intelligent and forward thinking job seekers. Click below to search jobs from our featured employers. • Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising London circa £45,000 A lead role in coordinating the capital appeal to fund major developments in services to young people with autism aged 19-25 and, as a member of the fundraising senior management team, will contribute to the implementation and development of the overall fundraising strategy to raise £10 million by 2014.. Search thousands of top-quality jobs, click here Sign up to New Statesman Jobs Regulars Leader: It is time for governments to stand up for the 99 per cent   This Week's Issue Kindly note that if you receive this e-mail your e-mail address is being held by us for the purpose of communicating with you on New Statesman related matters. If you do not wish us to e-mail you, please unsubscribe from this list. New Statesman Limited is a Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. © New Statesman Ltd. 2009. The above information may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this email please destroy it. As Internet communications are not secure please note that the New Statesman does not accept legal responsibility for the content of this email message.