ACLU, EFF challenging US ‘secret’ court orders seeking Twitter data

Thursday, April 7, 2011 Late last month, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed objections to the United States Government’s ‘secret’ attempts to obtain Twitter account information relating to WikiLeaks. The ACLU and EFF cite First and Fourth amendment issues as overriding reasons to overturn government attempts to keep their…
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June 7, 2019 0

Controversial Queensland Premier of 19 years dies at 94

Saturday, April 23, 2005Queensland Australia’s Sir Joh Bjelke Petersen, a controversial figure who served as the State’s Premier for 19 years and reigned over the government that later became the subject of the Fitzgerald Inquiry, has died in hospital at Kingaroy, aged 94. “By any measurement, Sir Joh was an exceptional state builder who will…
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June 7, 2019 0

Indonesian anti-corruption chief convicted of murder

Friday, February 12, 2010 An Indonesian court has convicted the former head of the country’s anti-corruption agency of murder. The prosecution of Antasari Azhar and three others has been controversial, with some fearing the so-called “Judicial Mafia” played a role. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) already saw a proven plot to discredit it and frame…
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June 1, 2019 0

Category:July 26, 2010

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May 28, 2019 0

Strong earthquake near Solomon Islands, tsunami reported

Sunday, April 1, 2007 A magnitude 8.1 undersea earthquake triggered a tsunami that has killed at least fifteen people, including six children, in the Solomon Islands. Tsunami warnings have been issued for parts of Australia as well. According to the US Geological Survey, the magnitude 8.0 quake struck Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 20:39:56 (UTC)…
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May 27, 2019 0

Ground Source Heat Pump: Know Its Mechanism In Details

Read An Opinion On: Air Cooled Water Chillers Air Cooled Chillers For Sale Ground Source Heat Pump: Know Its Mechanism in Details by jassica Thomas Have you ever wondered why Ground source Heat pump or GSHP technique is adhered more than often? These days, every home and building across the country is paying attention in…
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May 27, 2019 0

Scotland suffers severe flooding following downpour

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Parts of Scotland, including, Aberdeenshire, Arbroath, Tayside, and Grampian have experienced severe flooding following heavy rains. Abroath is being described as virtually cut off, with major routes including the main railwayline to Aberdeen disrupted. A spokesperson for Aberdeenshire council was quoted as saying that “our crews have been working throughout the…
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May 26, 2019 0

First international flight lands at Delhi airport’s new Terminal 3

Friday, July 16, 2010 File:T3 concourse day.jpg An Air India Boeing 777 from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport was the first international flight to land at Delhi’s new Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport. However, this was only one of nine “terminal process proving flights” that landed or departed from the brand-new…
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May 26, 2019 0

Wikinews interviews Australian blind Paralympic skier Melissa Perrine

Monday, December 10, 2012 Vail, Colorado, United States — Yesterday, Wikinews sat down with Australian blind Paralympic skier Melissa Perrine who was participating in a national team training camp in Vail, Colorado. ((Wikinews)) This is Melissa Perrine. And are you like Jess Gallagher and just here training and not competing? Melissa Perrine: I’m not competing…
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May 26, 2019 0

Canterbury farmers to get aid because of snow

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 The New Zealand government officials have announced that it will give NZ$160,000 in aid to help farmers who were affected by the huge amounts of snow in Canterbury, New Zealand two weeks ago. The aid package will provide four regional offices for co-ordination, food supplies and ongoing support. The Federated Farmers…
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May 24, 2019 0