Friday, May 3, 2013 With over 100 Guantanamo Bay detainees in a hunger strike against their incarceration, President Barack Obama, on Tuesday, renewed his push for the closure of the facility. President Obama addressed a news conference at the White House on Tuesday saying he would have a team of officials review the issue before […]
South Korean scientists claim they have cloned pet dog
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 South Korean scientists have confirmed that they have completed the first ever commercial cloning of a dog to take place. Bernann McKinney, who ordered the cloning for US$50,000, has said that she is pleased with the result of the cloning. “They are perfectly the same as their daddy. I am in […]
Calculating Earnings Per Share
Read An Opinion On: Perth Financial Adviser By Joel Teo Earnings per share is one method that is used by investors to decide whether their trades are successful or not. Earnings per share are just one part of the financial puzzle concerning stock trading investments, and knowing how to calculate the earnings per share is […]
Queensland mops up after Cyclone Larry’s billion dollar devastation
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Areas in far north Queensland remain without electricity, running water or sewerage after Category 5 Cyclone Larry hit the coast on Monday morning. Queensland Premier Peter Beattie has declared a state of emergency in Innisfail and says he is worried about the outbreak of diseases. Army engineers are among more than […]
MV Rachel Corrie seized by Israeli Naval Forces
Saturday, June 5, 2010 The 1,200-ton MV Rachel Corrie, an Irish aid ship, was seized by the Israeli Naval Forces, as it attempted to challenge the blockade of Gaza. It was seized in international waters, about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Gaza’s shore. The military said its forces boarded ship from the sea, not helicopters […]
Law firm tries to ban new book by Cambridge Press
Sunday, October 5, 2008 The Schillings law firm in the United Kingdom, has attempted to remove certain content from an upcoming book by former Ambassador to the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan, Craig Murray. Schillings, a company which, according to Wikileaks, contains “well known UK censorship lawyers,” sent a letter to Cambridge University Press threatening […]
What To Consider Before Choosing Flood Control Installation
Read An Opinion On: Bird Control Australia byadmin If you live in an area where it rains and floods, you know that you should probably have some type of flood control system in place on your property. However, you might not know the first thing about having these systems installed, or what you can expect. […]
Petition pressures City of Edinburgh Council to review clause affecting live music scene
Thursday, June 25, 2015 Live music venues in Edinburgh, Scotland are awaiting a review later this year on the 2005 licensing policy, which places limitations on the volume of amplified music in the city. Investigating into how the policy is affecting the Edinburgh music scene, a group of Wikinews writers interviewed venue owners, academics, the […]
Burris sworn in as US Senator for Illinois
Friday, January 16, 2009 American politician Roland Burris of the United States Democratic Party was sworn in Thursday as US president-elect Barack Obama’s replacement in the United States Senate. Burris was initially not admitted into the Senate, even though Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich appointed him to the position, due to allegations that the governor […]
Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive
Monday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as […]