Monday, March 10, 2008 The elections in Malaysia have resulted in gains by opposition parties. The ruling Barisan National (BN) Coalition’s fraction has fallen below two thirds (The requisite supermajority to amend the constitution), while still maintaining an absolute majority to mass its legislation. The elections, held on the March 8, were for the Parliament…
Cheap Wooden Storage Cabinets
Here’s An Opinion On: Office Storage Cabinets Cheap Wooden Storage Cabinets by hearswellotis Wooden storage cabinets are not seen important simply because they arranging your kitchens and supplying a secure space for storage for that kitchen paraphernalia you want. Also, they are important simply because they give a stylish turn to our kitchens. It’s however…
Feverfew compound gets at leukemia roots
Wednesday, February 23, 2005A compound in the common daisy-like plant feverfew kills human leukemia stem cells and could form the basis for newer, more effective drugs for the disease. American researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York say that it could take months to develop a useable drug from the compound,…
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…
Car Hire Edinburgh Airport, Scotland
Here’s An Opinion On: Fire Hose Fittings Australia By Lakshmi Reddy For success of any business or tourism assignment, it is the transport that is decisive. Things have now changed for better and before you leave your home, you can have a car waiting for you at the port of your disembarkation. You can book…
Wikinews Shorts: April 19, 2007
A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, April 19, 2007. Contents 1 Compensation sought for New Zealand’s Internet outage 2 Peruvian farmers issue warning to government 3 Missile shield to feature in talks 4 Water cuts possible as Australia faces drought 5 Russian plans for Bering Strait tunnel received with skepticism Wikinews reported previously on…
US unemployment rate falls in January
Saturday, February 6, 2010 The US government has announced that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7% in January, from 10%. A survey of households reported that the number of employed US residents rose by 541,000 last month; at the same time, however, employers cut 20,000 jobs. According to the figures, the retail sector gained…
Police station attacked by car bomb in Basque Country, two officers injured
Friday, August 24, 2007 A police station of the Spanish Guardia Civil was attacked today Friday by a car bomb in the Basque city of Durango, injuring two policemen. It is believed to be the first serious attack of the separatist group ETA since it unilaterally ended a cease-fire in June. The blast caused serious…
Adding Color To Your Patio Furniture
Here’s An Opinion On: Modern Outdoor Furniture Sale Submitted by: Hazel Jennings One barrier many outdoor livers run into is the problem of using color with their patio furniture sets. It s often thought that too many Cedar and Pine pieces will overwhelm any space with a brown, wood tone. But, adding color to your…
One of Canada’s last WWI veterans dies at age 107
Thursday, February 22, 2007 Victor “Lloyd” Clemett, one of Canada’s last surviving veterans from World War I (WWI) died last night at age 107. Clemett died at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in his home-city of Toronto, Ontario. Clemett lived at his home until two years ago when he moved to a Sunnybrook residence. When interviewed…