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European Parliament rejects computer-implemented inventions directive
Correction — August 23, 2010 The vote counts in this article are incorrect. 648 members rejected the proposal, 14 voted for and 18 abstained. Wikinews apologises for the error. Wednesday, July 6, 2005 File:European-parliament-strasbourg.jpg The European Parliament has rejected the directive on the patentability of computer-implemented inventions (software patent directive) sustained by lobbies of large software […]
Cash Crunch Leads To M&Amp;A In E Retail}
Here’s An Opinion On: User Experience Agencies Brand Strategy Submitted by: M&A Critique At a time when start-ups are finding it difficult to secure more funding to run their business, consolidation is increasingly taking place in the online retail space. This year alone, there have been 15 mergers and acquisitions (M&As), double that of last […]
Israel announces 10 month halt to settlement construction in West Bank
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 The prime minister of Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu, told a news conference earlier today that there will be a ten-month stop in the construction of new settlement housing in the West Bank. The Israeli cabinet approved the move by a margin of eleven to one. “We have been told by our friends […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Liberal candidate Brian Jackson, Oxford
Monday, October 1, 2007 Brian Jackson is running for the Ontario Liberal Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oxford 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 interviews from Liberals, […]
Salt Therapy in Natural Treatment of Respiratory Conditions
Salt therapy is a natural approach in the therapy of respiratory diseases. Based on natural salt, from a salt mine formed in the Middle Miocene Era, this therapy brings relief in all respiratory conditions. Totally safe, from infants to elderly. More information about weathertex supplier sunshine coast here The benefits of salt therapy (also called […]
Cyclists Jason English and Liz Smith win 24 Solo in Australia
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 1 2 3 4 Mount Stromlo, Canberra — This Easter weekend, elite mountain bike riders competed in the Australian 24-hour solo championships at Canberra’s Stromlo Forest Park. Jason English from Port MacQuarie rode 33 laps and won the men’s race. Liz Smith from Wollongong rode 25 laps and won the women’s […]
Three Main Reasons Why 30 Year Term Life Insurance May Always Be Your Smart Choice
Here’s An Opinion On: Spectrum Wealth Submitted by: Nicoley Andersons Buying insurance coverage is just about the most critical actions you’ll be able to take to shield the potential financial steadiness of all your family. But a lot of people aren t confident about which type of coverage to find, how much they desire, and […]
US raids Iran ‘liaison office’, Russia says it is unacceptable
Friday, January 12, 2007 The U.S. armed forces detained five Iranians working at a “liaison office” located in Erbil, Iraq before dawn on Friday. Sources said that the U.S. forces first landed their helicopters around the building, then broke through the office’s gate, disarmed the guards, confiscated some documents and certain objects, arrested five suspected […]
European airspace closed by volcanic ash
Thursday, April 15, 2010 Hundreds of thousands of air travelers had their travel plans disrupted in Europe by volcanic ash from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption. Tens of thousands of air travelers were stranded when all flights into and out of the United Kingdom were grounded, as it became one of the first nations to be affected. […]
Consider St. Louis Furniture Rental To Save Money And Time
Here’s An Opinion On: Modern Patio Furniture Los Angeles Best Luxury Outdoor Furniture La Consider St. Louis Furniture Rental To Save Money And Time by Claire Winters We can all claim that everything we have ever purchased was bought in accordance with our particular style or likes including such items as clothing, home decor and […]