US automakers GM and Chrysler seek more government aid

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 The United States auto manufacturer Chrysler, which has been badly affected by the ongoing recession, has asked the US government for an additional US$5 billion in aid on top of the four billion it has already received, saying that it plans to fire three thousand employees. At the end of last […]

Swaziland to receive financial bailout from South Africa

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Thursday, August 4, 2011 The small African nation of Swaziland will receive a financial bailout from neighbouring South Africa. The South African government agreed to a loan of 2.4 billion rand ($350 million) after several organisations including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rejected King Mswati III’s request for a bailout. King Mswati III released a […]

Haunted attractions in Texas prepare for 2013 Halloween season

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Thursday, September 12, 2013 With Halloween approaching, numerous haunted attractions all over Texas are preparing for the big “haunt” season. Directors and staff of such attractions must invest significant time preparing their buildings; such efforts gear up significantly during September. Wikinews caught up with some owners of these attractions to learn more about the hard […]

English court jails policeman over insurance fraud

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Thursday, July 1, 2010 A court in England, UK has jailed a policeman for ten months after he was convicted of defrauding his car insurance company. Police Constable Simon Hood, 43, arranged for a friend who dealt in scrap metal to dispose of his Audi TT, then claimed it had been stolen. Hood had been […]

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Read An Opinion On: Rockhampton Industrial Shed Prices Blue Print Sheds Bed Covers For Pickups — Tricks For Picking Pickup Bed Covers by Fred Buffington If you don’t want to spend a lot, soft covers offer much value. That’s because they accomplish two tasks that most pickup owners are looking for. For one, the soft […]

South African cricketer AB de Villiers announces international retirement

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Saturday, May 26, 2018 On Wednesday, South African cricketer AB de Villiers announced his retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old batsman uploaded a video message on Twitter saying it was a “tough decision” and he was “tired”. De Villiers joined the national team, the Proteas, in 2004, featuring in a test match against England. Since […]

William Salice, creator of Kinder Surprise eggs, dies at 83

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Sunday, January 1, 2017 On Thursday, William Salice, credited with creating Kinder Surprise eggs, died at age 83 in Pavia, Italy because of a stroke, according to his foundation “Color Your Life Campus”. Salice had worked with the businessman Michele Ferrero in the 1960s, the creator of the Nutella cream and owner of Ferrero Rocher. […]