Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Freedom Party candidate David McGruer, Ottawa-Orleans

Posted on | Posted on

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 David McGruer is running for the Freedom Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Ottawa-Orleans riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from […]

Israeli rocket targets Press TV building in Gaza

Posted on | Posted on

Friday, January 9, 2009 An Israeli rocket has struck the Press TV building in the Gaza Strip. According to the news agency, other television news stations called Al-Alam and Al Arabiya are also based inside the building. At least two people have been injured. The attack occurred at about 15:40 GMT. There was no warning […]

IMF and EU approve aid for Georgia

Posted on | Posted on

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 The International Monetary Fund and the European Union approved aid packages to help Georgia recover from its conflict with Russia, which occurred in early August. The IMF approved a US$750 million loan which will allow Georgia to rebuild its currency reserves. The European Union also approved an aid package of €500 […]

GM, Chrysler offer buyouts and early retirement to workers

Posted on | Posted on

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 General Motors NYSE: GM (GM) and Chrysler have both begun to offer layoff packages to their workforces. The automobile manufacturers have been hard hit in the recent economic downturn and have been forced to seek federal aid from the U.S. government. Reports say that GM’s package includes a $20,000 cash payment and a […]

Ben Shephard announces departure from GMTV

Posted on | Posted on

Friday, April 23, 2010 Ben Shephard has announced his departure from GMTV, the current television breakfast programme on ITV in the United Kingdom, having been a presenter on the programme for ten years. His current contract ends in April 2010, but he is expected to leave by the end of the Summer of 2010, according […]

US stock markets fall amid credit fears

Posted on | Posted on

Friday, August 3, 2007 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 280 points, Friday, to 13181.91, just two weeks after soaring to a historic record of 14,000. Two other major indexes, the Nasdaq and the Standard and Poor 500, fell more than 2% in a widespread market sell-off. Shares of Bear Stearns, the largest […]

Navy helping New Orleans pets

Posted on | Posted on

Saturday, September 17, 2005 The Spanish word “tortuga” means “turtle.” But in the wake of the New Orleans disaster, the USS Tortuga is helping other animals. For nearly two weeks now, sailors from Tortuga’s repair division have devoted much of their time during this disaster relief operation to ensure the health and comfort of displaced […]

Olympic highlights: August 21, 2008

Posted on | Posted on

Thursday, August 21, 2008 August 21, 2008 is the 12th major day of the 2008 Olympic games. The below article lists some of the highlights. Contents 1 Events 1.1 Women’s 20km walk 1.2 Star class sailing 1.3 Tornado class sailing 1.4 Men’s marathon 10 km swimming 1.5 Women’s beach volleyball 1.6 Men’s 400 meters sprint […]

China has extensive plans for space exploration

Posted on | Posted on

Monday, December 19, 2005 China is developing and enacting a long term space program aimed at cultivating and proving the country’s scientific abilities. The project is heavily research based and includes plans extensive manned missions and a modular space station. However the ultimate goal is lunar based. The Chinese hope to develop its own pollution […]