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…
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June 15, 2018 0

Wikinews Shorts: June 8, 2007

A compilation of brief news reports for Friday, June 8, 2007. Contents 1 Space shuttle Atlantis has launched 2 British police officer banned from driving 3 Turkish armed forces agitating to fight PKK 4 Bus bombing kills one, injures 10 in Philippines After a three-month delay, space shuttle Atlantis has launched. The reports say that there…
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June 15, 2018 0

Cruise ship sinks off Greek coast, two missing

Thursday, April 5, 2007 An evacuation operation was carried out today as a cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Santorini, a Greek island, leaving up to 1,167 passengers and 391 crew to abandon the ship. The Sea Diamond took on water and listed twelve degrees after running aground, but had been stabilized. Fifteen…
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June 15, 2018 0

Safety Attire: Exploring The Options With Safety Vests

Read An Opinion On: Buy Shirts Online Australia Buy Shirts Online Submitted by: Max Johnson Safety attire is a great way of insuring you stay safe and sound during the day or evening. There are many types of vests that will offer you the benefits of reflective properties to allow you to get through your…
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June 15, 2018 0

German Holocaust memorial dedicated

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 A new $35m Holocaust memorial in Germany officially called the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe was dedicated during a ceremony Tuesday. The memorial commemorates the suffering the millions of European Jews who were held in concentration camps by the Nazi regime. The dedication comes just a day after the…
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British computer scientist’s new “nullity” idea provokes reaction from mathematicians

Monday, December 11, 2006 On December 7, BBC News reported a story about Dr James Anderson, a teacher in the Computer Science department at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. In the report it was stated that Anderson had “solved a very important problem” that was 1200 years old, the problem of division…
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June 14, 2018 0

Fernando Alonso wins 2010 Singapore Grand Prix

Monday, September 27, 2010 Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso won the FIA 2010 Singapore Grand Prix from pole position owned a day before. This became his second win in Singapore since 2008 and fourth win of the season. Alonso was closely chased by Sebastian Vettel up to the finish line — both Red Bull’s were not…
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Europe hit by storms, 45 deaths reported

Sunday, January 21, 2007 Europe has been hit by fierce wind and storms, with gusts over 150 kilometers per hour reported from the UK to Southern Germany. Most major motorways are blocked/shut due to lorries being overturned by the wind. Most European Airports, Train and Motorways have been affected. Amsterdam has been cut off, with…
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June 13, 2018 0

United States Senate prepares for floor vote on net neutrality

This article is a prepared story. It describes an event that is scheduled or expected but has not yet occurred.If this article is ready to be developed, change the {{prepare}} tag to {{develop}} This article is a prepared story. It describes an event that is scheduled or expected but has not yet occurred.If this article…
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June 13, 2018 0

Pros And Cons Of Using Disposable Tableware

Read An Opinion On: Corelle Pros and Cons of Using Disposable Tableware by Jamie Highland When planning for a party there is always the question of what kind of tableware should be used. This is especially true when planning for a baby shower party where the opinion of the new mother-to-be is critical. There are…
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