This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Saturday, November 4, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley East (Ward 33). One candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests…Continue reading
Steel Industry: Tata buys Corus
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 India‘s steelmaker Tata Steel, of the Tata Group, buys Anglo-Dutch steel giant Corus Group for £6.7 billion ($12 billion), making it the world’s fifth largest steel manufacturer. 70-year-old Tata group Chairman Ratan Tata, from one of India’s best-known business families, won the race against Benjamin Steinbruch, 52, a famous Brazilian executive…Continue reading
France to ban smoking in public places
Monday, October 9, 2006 France is to ban smoking in all public places in February 2007, the French prime minister, Dominique de Villepin has announced. However cafés, nightclubs and restaurants will not be required to comply until January 2008. An offence would result in a fine of 75 euros for the person(s) responsible and 150…Continue reading
Christian youth camp directors charged with dragging 15-year-old girl behind van
Monday, August 13, 2007 Charles Eugene Flowers and Stephanie Bassitt, who run Love Demonstrated Ministries in San Antonio, Texas, United States, have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault for tying a girl to their van and dragging her behind it on her stomach. The victim had stopped running with a group of campers, after…Continue reading
United States Senator Jeff Flake announces retirement, citing ‘profoundly misguided’ party politics
Friday, October 27, 2017 Arizona Senator Jeff Flake announced on Tuesday he will not seek reelection when his term in the Senate is up next year, citing issues within the United States Republican Party and with President Donald Trump, whose behavior he called “reckless, outrageous, and undignified.” The Trump administration said Flake had poor support…Continue reading
How To Save Money On Bathroom Vanities
More Detail Here: Bathroom Vanities Online Store Adp Vanity Units How To Save Money On Bathroom Vanities by Vikram Kumar Do you desire to transform the entire look and appeal of your bathroom with ease? If so you will need to start by replacing your current bathroom vanity. This is the main focal point of…Continue reading How To Save Money On Bathroom Vanities
Japan Airlines to relist shares
Saturday, January 7, 2012 Japan Airlines (JAL) is planning on relisting its shares in an IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. By September, JAL shareholders intend to sell between ¥500 billion and ¥1 trillion (US$6.4b – US$12.8b, €5b – €10b). If the sale goes into high-end estimates, it will make JAL the largest airline in…Continue reading
American Samoa received eight minutes warning before 2009 tsunami
Friday, September 24, 2010 People in American Samoa were given only eight minutes warning that a tsunami, which killed 32 people in the unincorporated territory, resulting from the 2009 Samoa earthquake, was approaching. A report published by the United States Congress admits that the warning was issued sixteen minutes after the 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck…Continue reading
GM and Chrysler receive Canadian loans amid US restructuring ultimata
Friday, April 3, 2009 General Motors (GM) and Chrysler will receive bridge loans from the government of Canada and the provincial government of Ontario, however no more will be forthcoming from either Canadian or US governments unless the companies can reinvent themselves. “This is a regrettable but necessary step to protect the Canadian economy. We…Continue reading
Vietnam’s Le Van Cong wins gold in men’s -49kg powerlifting at Rio Paralympics
Friday, September 9, 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Powerlifting started yesterday at the 2016 Summer Paralympics with Vietnam’s Le Van Cong winning gold after setting a pair of Paralympic records and a new world record of 183kg. Jordan’s Omar Qarada claimed silver. Hungary’s Nandor Tunkel claimed bronze with a best lift of 155kg. Qarada…Continue reading