It's About Human Interest, Stupid

Today in the world:

At least five people have been killed in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, when Islamist gunmen attacked a warlord, breaking a three-day truce.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has dismissed a possible European offer of incentives to induce Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment programme.

In Istanbul a man stormed a court in Turkey's capital Wednesday, shooting five judges in apparent anger at its ruling enforcing a strict ban on the wearing of head scarves.

Defence Minister Brendan Nelson last night ordered an unprecedented independent review of his department after the latest bungle involving Private Jake Kovco led to a secret military report being broadcast on radio.

And this is just a tiny, tiny glimpse at the world today. Quite a lot going on one would think. Lots of juicy stuff for the papers to inform their discerning readers about.

And of course, that most discerning of all 'newspapers', chose the most controversial, most topical, most relevant news story of all to adorn its front page. A story that has far reaching consequences for the lives of every Australian man, woman, and child. A story that cuts right to heart of our national interest.

p.s. Credit for this post must go to the incomparable Jellyfish

UPDATE: Rant here by Mr Lefty that makes a damn fine point.