Sunday, May 29, 2005 Brazil –Denunciations of political corruption threaten the Brazilian government. The most recent case involves a deputy of the political party PTB (who supports the government of the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva) in a scandal of the services of post office. Lula’s government representatives said that they will investigate all the denunciations and affirmed […]
British Business Secretary Cable stripped of powers after ‘totally unacceptable and inappropriate’ comments
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 British Business Secretary Vince Cable has tonight been reprimanded by Prime Minister David Cameron after saying he was “at war” with Rupert Murdoch over News Corporation’s attempts to take full control of BSkyB. Cable will remain in the cabinet, but he will have no further role in the takeover bid. A statement released by officials in […]
Preparations for inaugural Bathurst International Motor Festival begin
Wednesday, February 22, 2006 The Bathurst Regional Council has begun preparing the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit for the inaugural Bathurst International Motorsport Festival (BIMF) to be held between April 13 and 16, 2006. The Mount Panorama motor racing circuit is considered to be the home of motorsport in Australia. Council’s staff have been busy cleaning the facilities, erecting signage, […]
Choosing The Best Underground Tracer Wire
See More About: Load Racks Load Racks Australia byalex Underground tracer wire is an important component of any utility service. When pipes go under the ground, it is essential to have a means of locating them. Known as locating wire, these small devices help utility and construction companies to locate the exact position of underground lines and pipes. They help […]
Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview. Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012 race immediately following the 2008 […]
Greenpeace tries to thwart Chesapeake Bay fishing fleet
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Greenpeace activists scattered schools of menhaden bait fish in the Chesapeake Bay on Tuesday when fishing ships belonging to Omega Protein Corp. were about to drop their sceine nets. The Omega fleet consisted of two spotter planes and four fishing boats with eight tenders. Greenpeace arrived with four fast moving out-board motor boats, manned by thirteen […]
Manitoba’s flood creating hazardous conditions
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 The Red River at Winnipeg is almost clear of ice blocks and ice jamming, however there are still dangers from the Red River flood. Ice blocks which were as high as two storey buildings were ripping out trees, fences and railway ties. “You’ll see huge pans of ice standing vertical, up to 20 feet (6.1 m) high,” said […]
Australian troops land in East Timor
Friday, May 26, 2006 Wikinews Australia has in-depth coverage of this issue: 2006 East Timor crisis After approximately 150 Australian troops from 4 Royal Australian Regiment (Commandos) secured Comoro airport in Dili yesterday, the total number of Australian troops in East Timor has risen to 600, with a further 1200 in transit or directly supporting Operation Astute. Malaysia, New Zealand […]
Sam Brownback on running for President, gay rights, the Middle East and religion
This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Monday, October 15, 2007 Sam Brownback is perplexed. The U.S. Senator from Kansas and Presidential candidate is a Republican whose politics—he is against marriage for gay people, he is against abortion, and he has a clean image […]
The Benefits Of A Reliable Packaging Partner
See More About: Polypac Site Best Plastic Bags Australia byAlma Abell Food safety is of paramount importance when you run a food business. Ensuring your products are properly prepared, stored and packaged is critical to maintaining your products. One of the most important relationships you have in your business is the one with the vendor that provides your packaging equipment, […]