Saudi Arabia fears Hajj swine flu outbreak as four pilgrims die

Sunday, November 22, 2009 As the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca gets underway, Saudi Arabian authorities have expressed concern swine flu could impact pilgrims. Four, with underlying health issues, have already died. Two men and a woman in their seventies and a seventeen-year-old girl have died, according to the Health Ministry. The men from…Continue reading

Saudi Arabia fears Hajj swine flu outbreak as four pilgrims die

Wikinews interviews Australian Glider Amanda Carter

Friday, September 28, 2012 Melbourne, Australia — Monday, following her return from London, Wikinews talked with Amanda Carter, the longest-serving member of Australia’s national wheelchair basketball team (the Gliders). ((Wikinews)) You’re Amanda Carter! Amanda Carter: Yes! ((WN)) And, where were you born? Amanda Carter: I was born in Melbourne. ((WN)) It says here that you…Continue reading

Wikinews interviews Australian Glider Amanda Carter

California jury orders Skilled Healthcare to pay $671 million in damages

Friday, July 9, 2010 A California jury in a Humboldt County courthouse ordered nursing home operator Skilled Healthcare (SH) to pay $671 million (about €531 million) in a class action lawsuit from patients of SH’s 22 California facilities and their families. The jury found that SH failed to properly staff its facilities to comply with…Continue reading

California jury orders Skilled Healthcare to pay $671 million in damages

Is The New Launch In Gurgaon For M3 M Milano A Good Investment For Nr Is?

More Detail Here: Trust Accounting Software The launch of M3M Milano, one of the best new residential projects in Gurgaon, is attracting attention in India and elsewhere. As such, NRIs might be wondering if M3M Milano is a wise investment. The answer is a resounding yes – M3M Milano represents a smart investment for end…Continue reading Is The New Launch In Gurgaon For M3 M Milano A Good Investment For Nr Is?

Canada’s St. Paul’s West (Ward 21) city council candidates speak

Friday, November 3, 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 St. Paul’s West (Ward 21). One candidate responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include John Adams, Tony Corpuz, Joe Mihevc (incumbent), and John Sewell.…Continue reading

Canada’s St. Paul’s West (Ward 21) city council candidates speak

Latest trial of the One Laptop Per Child running in India; Uruguay orders 100,000 machines

Thursday, November 8, 2007 India is the latest of the countries where the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) experiment has started. Children from the village of Khairat were given the opportunity to learn how to use the XO laptop. During the last year XO was distributed to children from Arahuay in Peru, Ban Samkha in…Continue reading

Latest trial of the One Laptop Per Child running in India; Uruguay orders 100,000 machines