Friday, March 13, 2009 With a Queensland state election coming up in Australia, many minor parties will be looking to hold balance of power and making the major parties listen to what they have to say. The Queensland Greens are one of these parties. Wikinews reporter Patrick Gillett held an exclusive over-the-phone interview with Greens […]
Songs About Death: How Music Can Help You Cope With Your Grief
See More About: Australian Rock Music Songs About Death: How Music Can Help You Cope With Your Grief by Emilie Warren Hymns, poetry, music and favourite pieces of writing all feature in our thoughts after someone has died. Songs about death and mourning are something we are all forced to consider if we have any […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Liberal candidate Brian Jackson, Oxford
Monday, October 1, 2007 Brian Jackson is running for the Ontario Liberal Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oxford 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, […]
Experts: obesity is a bigger threat than AIDS or bird flu
Friday, September 8, 2006 From September 3 to 8, experts gathered at the 10th International Congress on Obesity in Sydney, Australia, to discuss what they call the worldwide “obesity epidemic”. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 billion people in the world today are overweight, and 300 million of those are obese. “Obesity and […]
Canada’s Eglinton—Lawrence (Ward 16) city council candidates speak
This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontoians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Eglinton—Lawrence (Ward 16). Two candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an […]
Installing Formica Laminated Plastic To Countertops
See More About: Buy Bedding By Kurt J Schefken Formica offers a plastic laminate surface that can be applied to countertops. The laminated plastic sheets come in a wide variety of colors and designs and can be applied to other surfaces in addition to countertops. Fortunately, you can install it yourself to save money but […]
Afghan president Hamid Karzai opens new terminal at Kabul International Airport
Friday, November 7, 2008 Hamid Karzai, president of Afghanistan, has opened a new terminal at Kabul International Airport. The US$35m (£22m) two-story structure was gifted by Japan as the old terminal building had become badly damaged by decades of war. Speaking at the event, attended by 150 Afghan and Japanese officials, Karzai expressed his gratitude […]
Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai discharged from hospital
Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for education for girls, was discharged yesterday from the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham, England after success in the first stage of her medical treatment. In October, Yousafzai was shot by Taliban forces on a school bus in […]
Thai anti-government leaders escape capture
Saturday, April 17, 2010 In a new setback to the Thai government’s efforts to ease mounting political tensions, protest leaders escaped from their hotel Friday after security forces arrived to arrest them. One, Arisman Pongruangrong, climbed down three floors using a rope, and was rushed away by supporters thronging the building. The police say Arisman […]
How To Prevent Tummy Tuck Risks And Possible Complications?
See More About: Best Hair Transplant Surgery In Manhattan Submitted by: Rena Graham A tummy tuck or what is formally known as abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure which is aimed at tightening the abdominal muscles by removing the excess fats and skin in the area. It is often done along with liposuction to further improve […]