One of his advisers told George that turning-swords-into-ploughshares was originally a Middle Eastern idea, and he's running with it.

The only gourmet food they ought to sell at the new stadium is hard-shelled crabs!

Economists report sighting light at the end of the tunnel, or silver linings in the dark clouds, or prosperity around the corner, or any cliche you choose, but they aren't sure.

New-broom governments always look best just before they exercise power, and Ethiopia's is no exception.