Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Today, the official ceremony ushering in Barack H. Obama II as the new president of the United States took place at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.. A 21-gun salute, as well as the playing of four ruffles and flourishes and “Hail to the Chief”, marked the moment he assumed […]
Wikinews Shorts: December 9, 2008
A compilation of brief news reports for Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Contents 1 US media group Tribune files for bankruptcy protection 2 Quebec votes in general election 3 Bailout for US automakers nears agreement Contribute to Wikinews by expanding these briefs or add a new one. The United States media group Tribune Company has filed for […]
UK Wikinews Shorts: July 8, 2013
A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, July 8, 2013.
Premarital Counseling Do You Need It Before You Get Married?
See More About: Financial Planners Sydney Best Financial Advice By Kelly Purden The answer is always a resounding YES. Going into a marriage without getting premarital counseling is like going into business without a proper business plan in mind. Did you know that your odds are only one in four if you decide to wing […]
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 […]
UEFA Champions League 2006/07: AC Milan 1-0 Celtic
Wednesday, March 7, 2007 AC Milan 1(1) 0(0) Celtic Match Stats Attendance 65000 Goalscorers for AC Milan Kaka (93′) Goalscorers for Celtic None Bookings (AC Milan) Ambrosini (Yellow (1)) Bookings (Celtic) McManus, Naylor, McGeady, Lennon (Yellow (4)) A full crowd showed up at the Guiseppe Meazza in Italy today to watch AC Milan take on […]
Three die in Cornwall, UK caravan park of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Monday, February 25, 2013 Carbon monoxide poisoning is thought to have been the cause of the deaths of three people and one Jack Russell dog in a caravan park in Cornwall in South West England. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) were alerted to the incident in Tremarle Home Park in the town of Camborne […]
Bush Administration changes official position on legitimacy of Qur’an desecration allegations
Saturday, June 4, 2005 After an investigation of allegations that Islam’s holy book the Qu’ran was mishandled in front of inmates at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Bush administration has acknowledged the credibility of some of these reports. According to Robert Burns of the Associated Press, U.S. military officials acknowledged that, “a Muslim holy book was […]
Víctor Valdés to play in Belgian Pro League; Manchester United loans Valdés to Standard Liège till season end
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 On Sunday, Manchester United announced the loan of their Spanish goalkeeper Víctor Valdés to Belgian club Standard Liège for the rest of the season. Last year, Valdés signed an 18-month contract with the English club, but the three-time UEFA Champions League winner was given very little opportunity at Old Trafford. He […]
Eating A Low Cholesterol Diet Can Improve Your Health
See More About: Mdentistry.Com.Au Dentist Double Bay By Julia Carmichael A glazed donut and large cup of latte for breakfast; a double cheeseburger, mega-sized order of fries and a 20-ouce soda for lunch; and then a 12-ounce steak and a baked potato drowning in butter and sour cream for dinner. Oh, and don’t forget the […]