QUOTES OF THE WEEK

To give you an idea of how far away America is from actual gun control, this week Congress is to vote on deregulating gun silencers. Because I guess Congress is thinking gun violence is out of control: “How can we make it quieter?” To the people of Las Vegas, I cannot give you thoughts and prayers. I can only say I’m sorry we live in a world where people would put a gun before your lives. – Trevor Noah on Comedy Central. The South African-born Noah said he was dismayed by how many mass shootings he’s seen in just two years in America.

(Libya have) got a brilliant vision to turn Sirte, with the help of the municipality of Sirte, to turn it into the next Dubai. The only thing they have to do is clear the dead bodies away and then we will be there. – British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. In August, 25 corpses were recovered from the city, retaken by Libya from Islamic State in December.

It’s tricky. I’m a fan of five-day Test cricket. I believe the great Test matches have gone to the last hour of the last day – day five. That’s what’s so special about Test cricket. – Proteas Test captain Faf du Plessis on suggestions Test matches be played over four days.