Seriously, the BBC reported this morning that this stems from Yusuf Islam (as he styles himself now) trying to make a visit to Israel in 1999. At that time the Israelis accused him of making a $10,000 donation to Hamas (something he strenuously denied). So his name was put on a security risk list where it has remained since. BTW the plane was diverted to Bangor, Maine. He is now awaiting a plane back to London, though his 21 year old daughter was allowed to travel on to Washington.


Tom: "They shot Sonny on the causeway...he's dead."
Michael: "Turnbull is a good man"
Shane MacGowan: "It was Christmas Eve babe, in the drunk tank"