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Wikinews’ overview of the year 2007
Monday, December 31, 2007 What would you tell your grandchildren about 2007 if they asked you about it in, let’s say, 20 year’s time? If the answer to a quiz question was 2007, what would the question be? The year that you first signed on to Facebook? The year Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse fell […]
Foxconn under pressure after tenth employee suicide this year
Friday, May 28, 2010 Taiwan electronics giant Foxconn has moved to repair its reputation after the suicide of a tenth employee this year, two others having survived attempted suicides. Shenzen in southern China’s Guangdong province, (north of Hong Kong).Image: Fanghong. The latest death came on the same day as Terry Gou, Chairman of Foxconn’s parent […]
Tip To Avail Quality Kitchen Furniture Design
Here’s An Opinion On: Flatpack Kitchen Tip to Avail Quality Kitchen Furniture Design by Article Manager Generally, homeowner is concerned about his bedroom, living room, and most probably the bathroom. But with the growing popularity of various TV programmes in the channels like Discovery Channel, pertaining to kitchen and its furniture, the thoughts of the […]
Pope speaks with astronauts in orbit for first time
Sunday, May 22, 2011 Astronauts receive a call from the Pope Image: NASA. The International Space Station Image: NASA. Pope Benedict XVI spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station yesterday, marking the first time a pope has conversed with astronauts in orbit. Organized by the European Space Agency (ESA), the call originated from the […]
British computer scientist’s new “nullity” idea provokes reaction from mathematicians
Monday, December 11, 2006 On December 7, BBC News reported a story about Dr James Anderson, a teacher in the Computer Science department at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. In the report it was stated that Anderson had “solved a very important problem” that was 1200 years old, the problem of division […]
Hurricane Sock
Here’s An Opinion On: Wolf Appliances Kitchen Sydney Design For Indoor Kitchen By Jim Ames With the threat of damage associated with hurricane season, more and more homeowners are seeking ways of keeping their home and possessions dry and safe. The best way to make sure home damage is kept at a minimal is to […]
China’s premier visits Cairo ahead of China-Africa summit
Saturday, November 7, 2009 File photo of Chinese Premier Wen Jibao China’s Premier Wen Jiabao is in Cairo, Egypt, where he held talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in preparation for the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation that begins on Sunday in Sharm el-Sheikh. The leaders of 49 African countries are gathering in the Egyptian Red […]
Wikinews interviews Australian Paralympic assistant coach David Gould
Thursday, July 25, 2013 2000 Australian Paralympic Team portrait of David Gould. He has not changed a bit since then. Image: Australian Paralympic Committee. Wikinews caught up with Australian wheelchair basketball coach David Gould in Canberra, where the Australia women’s national wheelchair basketball team — the Gliders — were having a training camp. Gould told […]
US Senate passes stimulus package
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 The United States Senate passed a stimulus package worth US$838 billion on Tuesday, aimed at creating millions of new jobs and steering the economy out of the recession. The Democrat-controlled Senate passed the bill by a vote of 61-37, with only three Republicans supporting the plan. The move comes in the […]
Buying In Costa Rica Real Estate
Here’s An Opinion On: Property Manager Bald Hills Buying in Costa Rica Real Estate by Kristine Cook There are many reasons that may convince you to buy real estate in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a quiet and peaceful country with spectacular beaches, rainforests, waterfalls, and ocean views. The overall housing cost in the country […]