Strick, that always happens. Just like you, wherever you live, get local news on your tv. On my news, I get news of a UK strike before news of hundreds dead overseas.

Just because people are more likely to feel sympathy for those that they identify with.

Yes, it's heart-breaking. But it will happen until people stop thinking about americans, iraqis and british, and instead recognise that we are all human beings.

I can't see it happening soon...

Until then, I'm just glad that people realise that these deaths are shocking. Sinsull, I am amazed. You have every right to be proud!