Tuesday, April 3, 2007 The discovery of an old World War II bomb in a construction site has caused at least 1000 residents in Plymouth located in South-West England, to be evacuated. “Evacuations are being carried out of properties within 100m [328ft] of the scene. Properties within the 100m-300m [328-984ft] zone are being advised to…
Dozens arrested in leadup to St Petersburg G8 Summit
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 A G8 summit has been planned to take place from 15-17 July in St Petersburg, Russia. Several sources have reported that a systematic police crackdown on people participating in alternative meetings (a Libertarian Forum and the Russian Social Forum) and critical of the official meeting has begun almost a week prior…
Reasons For Hiring A Small Business Bankruptcy Lawyer
Here’s An Opinion On: Corporate Tax Advice Los Angeles Accountants Specializing In Overseas Income byAlma Abell If you are a sole proprietor, you and your business are legally one and the same thing, rendering you personally liable for all its debts. Therefore, in the event that your business is declared bankrupt and there is not…
Tennessee town mulls ‘stop work order’ as construction of controversial grain tanks begins
Saturday, December 3, 2005 Mayor Scott Jewell of the city of Dyer, Tennessee did not issue a “stop work order” to Dyer Grain Company late Tuesday afternoon as had been expected. The order would have temporarily halted construction of new grain storage tanks. Dyer Grain’s efforts at expansion have been blocked several times over the…
Celebrities contribute to Katrina relief
Published:Wednesday, September 7, 2005Updated:Saturday, September 10, 2005 (Travolta, Preston, Moore, Stones, Three Doors Down, Johnson, Smith) After Hurricane Katrina passed across the United States, various artists and media stars have leapt at a call to action. John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston flew his private plane to deliver a load of supplies and tetanus vaccine…
News briefs:March 26, 2006
Contents 1 Audio Wikinews transcript, 2006-03-26 0800 UTC 1.1 Headlines 1.2 Closing Comments 2 Audio Wikinews transcript, 2006-03-26 0100 UTC 2.1 Headlines 2.2 Closing Comments [edit]
Considering An Air Conditioning Repair Service In Estero, Fl? Here’s What You Need To Know
Here’s An Opinion On: Best Electricity Deals Nsw byAlma Abell If you have had any doubts or misgivings about the importance of air conditioners in today’s day and age, take a look at some of the enlightening facts and figures shown below: * More than 80% of properties in the US have an onsite AC…
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Ray Scott, Algoma-Manitoulin
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Ray Scott is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Algoma-Manitoulin 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,…
British Government warns against tax breaks for Scientology
Thursday, October 21, 2010 The new British coalition government has warned local authorities in the United Kingdom not to provide tax breaks to branches of the Church of Scientology. After an investigation by The Guardian newspaper revealed that several local authorities have granted Scientology tax breaks worth over a million pounds, Secretary of State for…
Electronic voting disputed in France
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 In France, voting has traditionally been a low-tech experience: voters isolate themselves in a booth, put a pre-printed sheet of paper indicating their candidate of choice into an envelope. After officials verify the voter’s identity, the voter drops the envelope into the ballot box and signs the voting roll. French electoral…