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News briefs:May 9, 2006
The time is 13:30 (UTC) on May 9th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs. Contents 1 Headlines 1.1 Bush announces food aid to Darfur, AU faces fund crisis 1.2 Beckett: no plans for Iran 1.3 Australian Budget for 2006-2007 released 1.4 Tasmanian miners rescued 1.5 Third Australian miner laid to rest 1.6 Varanasi…
At least nineteen dead after suicide bomb blast in Pakistan
Thursday, November 19, 2009 A suicide bomber has killed at least 19 people around a courthouse in the city of Peshawar, Pakistan. Witnesses said that the powerful explosion occurred during rush hour. Several security personnel and lawyers are among the victims, and doctors reported that some of those injured are in a critical condition. “One…
Professional Logo Design In Los Angeles Gets Professional Results!
Read An Opinion On: Retail Research Companies Brand Strategies byAlma Abell It is a very simple equation if you want professional results for your logo design, than you need professional logo design in Los Angeles. There are a lot of “graphic designers” out there, some are pretty good, considering that they have no experience, no…
Wikinews interviews William Pomerantz, Senior Director of Space Prizes at the X PRIZE Foundation
Regardless of who wins the prize, people all around the world will be able to experience the mission through high-def video-streams. Saturday, August 28, 2010 Andreas Hornig, Wikinews contributor and team member of Synergy Moon, competitor in the Google Lunar X Prize, managed to interview Senior Director of Space Prizes William Pomerantz of the X…
U.K. National Portrait Gallery threatens U.S. citizen with legal action over Wikimedia images
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. The English National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in London has threatened on Friday to sue a U.S. citizen, Derrick Coetzee. The legal letter followed claims that he had breached…
Father accused of trying to sell daughter, child star of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
Monday, April 20, 2009 Rafiq Qureshi, the father of Rubina Ali, a child star of the Academy Award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire, has been accused of trying to sell his daughter. Qureshi was brought in for questioning by Indian police after a British news agency made accusations that he tried to sell his daughter. Ali…
One killed, many boats damaged in storms on Spanish island of Majorca
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 One person has been killed and dozens of boats have been severely damaged or sunk by storms on the Spanish island of Majorca. The storms hit the island frequently last week, and the weather finally calmed on Sunday. In San Telmo, a 62-year-old man died when he tried to save his…
Top Three Benefits Of Hiring A Commercial Roofing Contractor In Nashville
byAlma Abell The roof is a significant component of any commercial or residential establishment. It protects the building and its inhabitants from natural hazards, such as wind, hail, fire and snow. To get the most out of a commercial roof, it is important to ensure that it is installed, inspected, maintained or repaired by A…
How To Choose Solar Pool Heating In Lafayette}
How to Choose Solar Pool Heating in Lafayette by Diablo Making the decision for choosing solar pool heating in Lafayette can happen for a number of different reasons. You may be looking for an option to more traditional pool heating options. The need for decreasing the effects of energy bills may be a priority. Or…