Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Afghanistan

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Early yesterday afternoon local time, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan, Pakistan and North India, with its epicenter in the Hindu Kush mountain range which stretches from Afghanistan to North Pakistan, causing damage to life and buildings. A Wikinews correspondent felt the shock waves in Behror, Rajasthan at 2:50 PM IST…
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December 26, 2017 0

Giant camel bones found in Syria

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 The skeletal remains of a giant camel were discovered in a Syrian desert. The fossils are estimated to have come from a camel that died about 100,000 years ago. The bones were unearthed at al-Hemel, Syria, about 155 miles northeast of Damascus, by an archaeological team made up of both Swiss…
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December 26, 2017 0

As increase in digital music sales slows, record labels look to new ways to make money

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Every September, the Apple iPod is redesigned. Last year saw the release of the iPod Nano 5th generation, bringing a video camera and a large range of colours to the Nano for the first time. But as Apple again prepares to unveil a redesigned product, the company has released their quarterly…
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December 26, 2017 0

Results of 2005 German federal election

Sunday, September 18, 2005 This article is part of the seriesGerman federal elections 2005 Complete Coverage Prelude Schröder loses motion of confidence German president dissolves parliament; elections in September German Constitutional Court green-lights early elections call TV debate between German chancellor Schröder and opposition leader Merkel held Death of candidate will delay final results for…
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December 26, 2017 0

Seeds placed in Norwegian vault as agricultural ‘insurance policy’

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a vault containing millions of seeds from all over the world, saw its first deposits on Tuesday. Located 800 kilometers from the North Pole on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, the vault has been referred to by European Commission president José Manuel Barroso as a “frozen…
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December 26, 2017 0

When Do People Wear Tuxedos

Read An Opinion On: Tecbosport Site Australia Soccer Jerseys By Adrianna Notton Dinner suits and dinner jackets are also called Tuxedos. These are worn to special events and occasions. If a party says black tie on the invitation then this will mean that a tuxedo is expected to be worn. A bow tie or normal…
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December 25, 2017 0

James Brown dies of pneumonia

Monday, December 25, 2006 James Brown, often referred to as the Godfather of Soul, died in Atlanta due to congestive heart failure, combined with pneumonia. His death at age 73 was announced by his agent. After his dentist noticed something unusual with him, Brown was told to visit a doctor immediately. He was taken into…
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December 25, 2017 0

United States Federal Communications Commission overturns Net Neutrality rules, deregulating internet service providers

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December 25, 2017 0

Hundreds of people gather in support of Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Monday, May 16, 2005 As the court was announcing the final decision on the fate of Russia’s petroleum king, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, hundreds of people gathered near the court house to voice their opinion on the matter. A rally was supported by several Russian political parties and groups, including Union of Right Forces, Yabloko, Oborona, Pora!,…
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December 25, 2017 0

UK government announces cut in VAT

Monday, November 24, 2008 Related news 2008 financial crisis on Wikinews Elizabeth II annuls Fred Goodwin knighthood Nationalised bank Northern Rock sold to Virgin Money Iceland voters reject deal to repay billions to UK, Dutch US bank Goldman Sachs accused of fraud G20 Summit plans to inject US$5tn into economy before 2011 Photograph: Lee Jordan…
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December 25, 2017 0