Australian media focuses on Olympic prospects against US for women’s basketball

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Bruce, Canberra — On Monday, at a press conference at the Australian Institute of Sport on the first day of an Opals training camp, the media asked questions supporting this Olympic cycle’s storyline that the Australian team is going to the 2012 Summer Olympics for a gold medal rematch between Australia…
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February 5, 2019 0

Toronto Comicon celebrates characters from screen and page

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Held from March 16 to 18, Toronto Comicon 2018, in Ontario, Canada, featured dozens of retailers, a large artist’s alley, celebrity guests, cosplayers, and community groups. Wikinews was present and later spoke to some of the cosplayers. Celebrity guests included Joonas Suotamo, the new Chewbacca actor for Star Wars; Mitch Pileggi…
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February 5, 2019 0

Disease outbreak feared after mass hysteria over “sweet” water in Mumbai

Wednesday, August 23, 2006 “18 hours of mass hysteria” (according to the Sunday Times of India) broke out last Friday in Mumbai as hundreds of residents flocked to Mahim Creek, one of the most polluted creeks in India that receives thousands of tonnes of raw sewage and industrial waste every day after reports that the…
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February 4, 2019 0

Gay Talese on the state of journalism, Iraq and his life

Saturday, October 27, 2007 Gay Talese wants to go to Iraq. “It so happens there is someone that’s working on such a thing right now for me,” the 75-year-old legendary journalist and author told David Shankbone. “Even if I was on Al-Jazeera with a gun to my head, I wouldn’t be pleading with those bastards!…
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February 4, 2019 0

News briefs:January 04, 2008

Contents 1 Wikinews News Brief January 04, 2008 23:35 UTC 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Israeli troops kill 9 in Gaza 1.3 Georgian President faces election challenge 1.4 US unemployment hits two-year high 1.5 Israel plans crackdown on West Bank settlement outposts 1.6 Transaven Airlines plane carrying 14 people crashes off Venezuelan coast 1.7 Sportswriter Milt Dunnell…
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February 4, 2019 0

UN offices in Pakistan hit by suicide bomber

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 A suspected suicide bomb blast hit the offices of the United Nations’ World Food Program in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Monday, killing three people, including at least one foreigner. Several people were also wounded. Security officials blocked off the building in a high security zone in Islamabad, as teams with sniffer…
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February 2, 2019 0

How To Take Care Of Your Shower Curtain

Read An Opinion On: Kitchen Cabinet Makers Sydney Bathroom Renovation How to take care of your shower curtain by Jack Walters Shopping for shower and bath suites can be a nightmare as there are so many styles to choose from. However, one thing that is usually a given is that you will want a bath…
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February 1, 2019 0

National Hockey League news: February 28, 2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008 There were 6 games played in the National Hockey League on February 27, 2008. Colorado finishes their three-game road trip in eastern Canada against the Canucks, Minnesota tries to break a 4 game losing streak in an out-of-conference game against the Lightning, and the Maple Leafs try to pick up their…
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February 1, 2019 0

India discontinues ?500, ?1000 denominations; releases ?2000 and new ?500 bills

Monday, November 14, 2016 On Wednesday, India demonetised ?500 (about US$7.50) and ?1000 notes, announced as a measure to fight corruption, fake notes, and black money. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian citizens late Tuesday, and said 500 and 1000 rupee notes would cease to be legal tender at midnight. To minimise possible difficulties…
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February 1, 2019 0

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Communist Party candidate Johan Boyden, Toronto Centre

Friday, October 5, 2007 Johan Boyden is running for the Communist Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Toronto Centre riding. Wikinews interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.


January 31, 2019 0