Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Yesterday evening in La Molina, Spain, Wikinews sat down and talked with Irene Villa to discuss para-alpine skiing, disability sport, women’s sport, and her own sporting career. Villa was in town as part of activities taking place around the 2013 IPC Alpine World Championships, where one of her skiing club teammates […]
Read MoreAustralia questions involvement in War in Afghanistan after death of two soldiers
Friday, June 3, 2011 On Monday night, two Australian soldiers serving in Afghanistan died in separate incidents. This brings the total death toll to 26 for Australians fighting in the ‘war against terrorism’. These events have sparked renewed debates about the role Australians play in this region. Greens leader Bob Brown has called for the […]
Read MoreChina’s winter weather threatens food supplies
Thursday, January 31, 2008 A Chinese official says harsh winter weather is threatening food production and adding to inflationary pressures. Political pressure is also building on the government for its failure to anticipate and solve the problems. A top Chinese disaster relief official was quoted by Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post newspaper Thursday as […]
Read MorePosted deadlines for Christmas delivery
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 In the United States of America and other parts of the word, as Christmas and the holidays draw near, shippers have released information on shipping deadlines. Remember to always clearly label and address your holiday packages.
Read MoreParents arrested after putting baby on Craigslist
Sunday, June 1, 2008 A couple from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has been arrested on charges of public mischief after listing their seven day old baby girl on the popular Internet classified ads website Craigslist. The listing claimed that the baby was unexpected, “healthy and very cute”. It asked CAN 10 000 for the baby. […]
Read MoreCleveland, Ohio clinic performs US’s first face transplant
Thursday, December 18, 2008 A team of eight transplant surgeons in Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, led by reconstructive surgeon Dr. Maria Siemionow, age 58, have successfully performed the first almost total face transplant in the US, and the fourth globally, on a woman so horribly disfigured due to trauma, that cost her an eye. […]
Read MoreRomanian government to strengthen laws against tax evasion
Monday, April 11, 2005 The Romanian government has drafted legislation pertaining to tax evasion that makes it a criminal offence on the same level as crimes against individuals. Developed with the aid of Romania’s business community, the new law is expected to reduce corruption and tax evasion. According to the new law, the maximum jail […]
Read MoreUS: Evidentiary documents released in Golden State Killer case
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Read MoreWays Driveway Contractors In Norwich Ct Can Help Upgrade Your Driveway
Find Out More About: Design Master Homes Site Best Home Builders In Toowoomba byAlma Abell If your home’s driveway is not paved, you may want to consider contact Driveway Contractors in Norwich CT about having your driveway paved. While dirt driveways can be fine in many situations, they can also cause a number of issues, […]
Read MoreSwiss reject single health insurance
Monday, March 12, 2007 24 of 26 Swiss Cantons rejected the proposal for a single health insurance system, in which premiums would be based on income and wealth. The vote on Sunday was the latest in a series of attempts to cut rising costs and ease the financial burden on citizens. Around 71% of voters […]
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