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International row after Spielberg quits 2008 Beijing Olympics

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

Friday, February 15, 2008 On Wednesday, United States film director Steven Spielberg withdrew from his position as artistic adviser to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. “Conscience will not allow me to continue with business as usual,” he said. “Sudan’s government bears the bulk of the responsibility for these ongoing crimes but the international […]

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CanadaVOTES: CHP candidate Steven Elgersma running in Haldimand—Norfolk

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Friday, September 19, 2008 On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. Christian Heritage Party candidate Steven Elgersma is standing for election in the riding of Haldimand—Norfolk. Wikinews contacted Steven Elgersma, to talk about the issues facing Canadians, and what they and their party would do to address […]

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OCTranspo’s “new year” of efficiencies?

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

Monday, January 2, 2006 Anyone riding the OC Transpo Ottawa municipal bus service’s express bus routes this morning and this afternoon, in the Ottawa area, was probably greeted with an empty bus, and inherently, a “fast and efficient” ride. This is in part because most government workers where off from work still celebrating their Christmas […]

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Finland offers helicopters, personnel to assist Greece with forest fires

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

Monday, August 27, 2007 The government of Finland has announced it will offer to send three specialist firefighting helicopters, 25 firefighters and 2-3 forest fire experts to Greece via the European Union to assist with the forest fire emergency Greece is currently experiencing. Greece is currently in urgent need of fixed-wing aircraft with water-bombing capabilities, […]

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Zimbabwe submits to popular pressure: foreign currencies now legal tender

January 6, 2019January 6, 2019

Thursday, January 29, 2009 Zimbabwe has decided to abandon its currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, in favour of other currencies. Acting Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa announced today that Zimbabweans will be allowed to make transactions in other currencies along with the local currency. “In line with the prevailing practices by the general public, [the] government is […]

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Full Screen Vivo X20 Evaluation On Backlight Camera}

January 5, 2019January 5, 2019

Click Here To Know More About: Working Hands Site Corporate Pilates Classes Sydney Full screen vivo X20 evaluation on backlight camera by Chris Cui The vivo in Beijing Juyongguan Great Wall held a press conference which may be recorded in the history. Such an unprecedented event is eye-catching, as X20 is the first full-screen mobile […]

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Early morning fire kills four New York group home residents

January 5, 2019January 5, 2019

Sunday, March 22, 2009 After an early morning fire began, four out of the nine people living at the Riverview Individual Residential Alternative group home located in Wells, New York were killed by the blaze. The Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Services Office, which supervises the home, told the media that the fire started at approximately 5:30 […]

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U.S. Supreme Court eases government ability to seize property

January 5, 2019January 5, 2019

June 24, 2005 In a major decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has expanded the right of government to seize private property for public good by allowing the city of New London, Connecticut to invoke eminent domain and seize homeowners’ property for economic development reasons. In a closely-divided decision, 5-4, the court determined […]

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Blown for Good author discusses life inside international headquarters of Scientology

January 5, 2019January 5, 2019

Friday, November 13, 2009 Wikinews interviewed author Marc Headley about his new book Blown for Good, and asked him about life inside the international headquarters of Scientology known as “Gold Base“, located in Gilman Hot Springs near Hemet, California. Headley joined the organization at age seven when his mother became a member, and worked at […]

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US Secretary Rice responds to European enquiries on alleged CIA prisons

January 5, 2019January 5, 2019

Wednesday, December 7, 2005 The United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has begun to address concerns raised by the EU, the Council of Europe, and several member countries about the CIA’s detention practices upon her arrival in Germany for a European tour that began Tuesday. “As a matter of US policy, the United States’ […]

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