Wednesday, March 9, 2005File:Plastic bag stock sized.jpg They are cheap, useful, and very plentiful, and that is exactly the problem, according to researchers. A report issued on Feb. 23 by a cadre of environment and economics researchers suggested that Kenya should ban the common plastic bag that one gets at the checkout counter of grocery […]
Read MoreSouth African prosecutors charge ANC leader Jacob Zuma with corruption
Saturday, December 29, 2007File:JacobZuma.jpg Corruption-related charges have been brought against Jacob Zuma, the newly-elected leader of the African National Congress (ANC), according to his lawyer. A trial is scheduled to begin on August 14, 2008. The charges stem from an arms deal with a French company, which is alleged to have involved bribes and fraud. […]
Read MoreLiverpool Biennial 2006 art festival starts
Thursday, September 14, 2006 The 2006 Liverpool Biennial art festival will start its ten week run on September 16, finishing on the November 26. The exhibition uses public places located across the city. Installation will be situated at sites across the city including St. George’s Hall and Church of St Luke with specialist centers such […]
Read More1960’s guru icon Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dies
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 An Indian guru who taught some of the 20th century’s most famous celebrities and created a multi-billion dollar spiritual empire has died. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation movement, died at his home in the Netherlands. He is believed to have been 91 years old. Known for his long […]
Read MoreAt least 55 killed by Hurricane Katrina; serious flooding across affected region
Tuesday, August 30, 2005File:Katrina damage.jpg Thirty people died in the Gulf of Mexico resort of Biloxi when Hurricane Katrina demolished a water-side apartment block, Harrison County emergency operations center spokesman Jim Pollard told AP. However, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has yet to confirm the news. At least another twenty have died across the rest […]
Read MoreNews briefs:June 9, 2010
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Read MoreFacts Of Dental Implants In Long Island
Find Out More About: Dentist Chatswood Best Dentist Chatswood byAlma Abell dental implants in Long Island are artificial roots in the form of precision cylinders made by acceptable materials such as titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, or ceramic. They grow there as a fixed prosthetic and are thus comparable to the natural teeth. After a healing […]
Read MoreUK Wikinews Shorts: July 8, 2013
A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, July 8, 2013.
Read MoreOntario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Bob Innes, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek
Monday, October 1, 2007 Robert (Bob) Innes is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Hamilton East—Stoney Creek riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect […]
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