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Nearly 25% of Iceland’s voters petition for veto of Icesave bill
Sunday, January 3, 2010 Nearly a quarter of Iceland’s voters have signed a petition calling for President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson to veto the bill passed last week to pay €3.8 billion to the United Kingdom and The Netherlands to compensate depositors impacted when the Icesave online bank collapsed in 2008. “I consider it to be […]
Riots in Île-de-France : 70 arrested after 200 cars burned
Friday, July 15, 2005 About 200 cars were burned by young people on the night of July 13 in Île-de-France, the metropolitan area of Paris. As the police cars arrived, youths began to pelt the vehicles with rocks, firecrackers and bottles. Rioters broke store windows at Argenteuil. Police used flash-balls and smoke grenades. The riots […]
What To Do When Youve Been Declined Life Insurance
Here’s An Opinion On: Health Insurance For Opt Status Anyone who has previously been declined life insurance will know how frustrating the process is. You’ve answered hundreds of questions, handed over your medical history, jumped through all the hoops and your told…computer says no. It’s a common story we hear from clients but there are […]
Nuclear plant sealed off after traces of explosives found on bag
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 At least two men in Sweden were arrested after security officials at the Oskarshamn Nuclear Power Plant discovered traces of an explosive material on a plastic bag. Oskarshamnsverkets Kraftgrupp OKG operates the plant, which is one of three nuclear power plants in Sweden. Reports say that on the outside of a […]
First Active offer 100% mortgages in Ireland
Thursday, July 14, 2005 First Active has become the first financial institution to offer 100% mortgages in the Republic of Ireland. The bank previously offered 100% financing to professionals in finance and medicine, but is now to offer this product to anyone who can afford to meet the repayments. The development is a huge boost […]
Toyota recalls 1.7m cars after new concerns
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Car manufacturer Toyota is to recall almost 1.7 million cars in two simultaneous recalls, that include the Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250, after concerns over fuel systems, which, if combined, amount to the biggest Toyota recall for six years. Japan’s transport ministry stated it was possible for slight cracks to […]
Different Sources Of Auto Loan Finance
Here’s An Opinion On: Labour Law Cases And Materials By Craig Clowes The French oriented province of Canada, Quebec, has a wide range of sources that can assist people when it comes to car financing. The term Auto loan Quebec, illustrates the auto loan opportunities one can get in all cities of the province. Auto […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Liberal candidate Kate Holloway, Trinity-Spadina
Monday, October 1, 2007 Kate Holloway is running for the Ontario Liberal Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Trinity-Spadina riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, […]
Former US Senator Ted Stevens among five killed in Alaska plane crash
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Former US Senator Ted Stevens, 86, and former NASA administrator Sean O’Keefe, 54, were on an airplane that crashed in southwest Alaska, the Associated Press reports. A family spokesperson later confirmed that Stevens died in the crash, following earlier conflicting reports about his status. Both O’Keefe and his teenage son survived, […]
French unions march in support of public services
Saturday, November 19, 2005 Today, a number of French unions and left-wing parties marched in Paris in order to support public services, which they feel are threatened by the current government. Those who demonstrated (unionists, politicians and simple employees) are opposed to the privatization of public companies such as the electrical and gas utility EDF, […]