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Wikinews interviews Kent Mesplay, Green Party presidential candidate

Wikinews interviews Kent Mesplay, Green Party presidential candidate

Posted by Admin . Published on 14 December 2022, No Comments Received

Sunday, June 29, 2008 While nearly all coverage of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third-party candidates. These prospects represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms. Wikinews has reached out to […]

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Dec

13

Woman killed on amusement park ride in New York

Woman killed on amusement park ride in New York

Posted by Admin . Published on 13 December 2022, No Comments Received

Sunday, July 1, 2007 A young woman was killed Friday night after an accident occurred on a gyrating ride at the Playland amusement park in Rye, New York in the United States. The woman, Gabriela Garin, was a worker at the amusement park, and had worked there for the past seven years. The accident occurred […]

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Dec

12

ITV fined A$3000 for cruelty to rat on “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!”

ITV fined A$3000 for cruelty to rat on “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!”

Posted by Admin . Published on 12 December 2022, No Comments Received

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 A spokesperson stated on Monday that UK television company ITV have been fined A$3000 (about US$2591 or £1663) for cruelty to animals in an incident on programme “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!“, where two celebrities killed and ate a rat. The incident involved actor Stuart Manning and television chef […]

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Dec

12

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Sheila White, Scarborough-Rouge River

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Sheila White, Scarborough-Rouge River

Posted by Admin . Published on 12 December 2022, No Comments Received

Thursday, September 13, 2007 Having worked as an aide, advisor, and Executive Assistant to municipal and provincial politicians, Sheila White is running for the Ontario New Democratic Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Scarborough-Rouge River riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further […]

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Dec

11

Technological University Dublin senior lecturer Dr Lorcan Sirr speaks to Wikinews on housing market in Ireland

Technological University Dublin senior lecturer Dr Lorcan Sirr speaks to Wikinews on housing market in Ireland

Posted by Admin . Published on 11 December 2022, No Comments Received

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Wikinews correspondent J.J. Liu spoke with Technological University Dublin (TUD) senior lecturer at the School of Surveying & Construction Management, Dr Lorcan Sirr on Friday regarding the supply of housing in the Republic of Ireland and relevant parallels across the rest of Europe, as well as recent developments by the government […]

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Dec

9

High winds in Texas cause property damage and utilities loss for many

High winds in Texas cause property damage and utilities loss for many

Posted by Admin . Published on 09 December 2022, No Comments Received

Sunday, December 23, 2012 Wind storms swept across a large part of Texas on Wednesday, leaving property damaged and many homes without power. Downed lamposts and trees were reported in multiple locales. One media source reported overturned playground equipment in the city of Rockwall. Winds up to 40 miles-per-hour (mph) were reported over much of […]

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Dec

7

Iran’s morality police crack down on un-Islamic dress

Iran’s morality police crack down on un-Islamic dress

Posted by Admin . Published on 07 December 2022, No Comments Received

Wednesday, April 25, 2007 The Iranian police forces have faced criticism from Ayatollah Hashemi Shahrudi, the head of the judiciary who was appointed by Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for their re-invigorated campaign to do away with un-Islamic dress. Ayatollah Shahroudi proclaimed, “Tough measures on social problems will backfire and have counter-productive effects.” Others have, of […]

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Dec

6

Burris sworn in as US Senator for Illinois

Burris sworn in as US Senator for Illinois

Posted by Admin . Published on 06 December 2022, No Comments Received

Friday, January 16, 2009 American politician Roland Burris of the United States Democratic Party was sworn in Thursday as US president-elect Barack Obama’s replacement in the United States Senate. Burris was initially not admitted into the Senate, even though Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich appointed him to the position, due to allegations that the governor […]

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Dec

6

Several police officers stabbed in the UK

Several police officers stabbed in the UK

Posted by Admin . Published on 06 December 2022, No Comments Received

Thursday, January 3, 2008 A man with a knife stabbed several police officers from Wiltshire Constabulary in Liden, Swindon, Wiltshire, in the United Kingdom. One of the officers was stabbed in the head. A dog handler and police answered the call around 2:00 pm UTC as they discovered the man with the knife. Officers chased […]

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Dec

6

Romanian student wins NASA Space Settlement Design Contest

Romanian student wins NASA Space Settlement Design Contest

Posted by Admin . Published on 06 December 2022, No Comments Received

Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Horia Teodorescu, a student in 10th grade at Costache Negruzzi College in Ia?i, northeastern Romania, won the annual worldwide NASA Space Settlement Design Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Fundamental Space Biology Program of the United States‘ space agency, NASA. The task of the contest is for students to develop […]

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