Home of controversial book publisher set ablaze

Sunday, September 28, 2008 Four people have been arrested on terrorism charges in Islington, London, England, after a suspected petrol bombing on the house of Martin Rynja, owner of book publishing company Gibson Square. HAVE YOUR SAY Should books that could be considered offensive to some religions still be published? Add or view comments His…
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Posted deadlines for Christmas delivery

Wednesday, December 21, 2005 In the United States of America and other parts of the word, as Christmas and the holidays draw near, shippers have released information on shipping deadlines. Remember to always clearly label and address your holiday packages.


April 14, 2018 0

Belgrade: demonstration against independent Kosovo escalates into riots

Thursday, February 21, 2008 In Serbia’s capital Belgrade protesters have broken into the United States embassy, and have set fire to an office, which is now extinguished. The break-in followed massive protests against Kosovo’s independence that was declared last Sunday. A couple of hundreds of thousands protested in front of the parliament building in Belgrade…
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News briefs:July 14, 2010

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April 14, 2018 0

Homeowners Are Opting For Metal Roofing In Tacoma WA

Read An Opinion On: Sell Gold San Diego Coin Dealer In San Diego byAlma Abell Homeowners have several choices when it comes to the material they use for roofing. When it comes to choosing the materials for a new roof, there are many things to consider. One of the most important considerations is cost. But,…
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All bodies recovered from Canadian helicopter crash

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Funerals began Monday across Newfoundland for the deceased of the downed Sikorsky S92 helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Friday killing 17 of the 18 people on board. All bodies have now been recovered, and the voice and flight data recorders have been retrieved to aid the investigation. “We…
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April 14, 2018 0

Crete, The Perfect Destination For Historians

byChantel Ledbetter Crete, also known as Candia in Latin and Girit in Turkish, is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean, with an area of 8,336 square kilometers. It is also one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece. Its population is greater than 600,000 people. The region is divided into four…
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April 13, 2018 0

Australian government considers controlling fuel supplies

Monday, June 16, 2008 The gas crisis in Western Australia continues to deepen with more businesses standing people down without pay. Businesses have been instructed to turn off non-essential items including limiting the number of lifts and reduced lighting; domestic customers are also urged to reduce energy use. In the Federal parliament today Resources Minister…
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Police crackdown on illegal tow operations in Sydney

Friday, June 30, 2006 New South Wales Police, in connection with the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority, Tow Truck Authority and Centrelink (the agency responsible for providing income support) conducted random checks on tow trucks on Thursday. The checks were carried out in Bankstown, a suburb in Sydney’s South-West. According to police, 50 tow trucks…
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News briefs:May 16, 2010

 Correction — August 24, 2015 These briefs incorrectly describe BP as ‘British Petroleum’. In fact, such a company has not existed for many years as BP dropped this name when becoming a multinational company. The initials no longer stand for anything.  Wikinews Audio Briefs Credits Produced By Turtlestack Recorded By Turtlestack Written By Turtlestack Listen To…
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