Thursday, October 18, 2007 It can be difficult to be John Reed. Christopher Hitchens called him a “Bin Ladenist” and Cathy Young editorialized in The Boston Globe that he “blames the victims of terrorism” when he puts out a novel like Snowball’s Chance, a biting send-up of George Orwell‘s Animal Farm which he was inspired to write after the terrorist […]
Australian man to be executed in Singapore
Saturday, November 19, 2005 Supporters of convicted Australian drug trafficker, Van Nguyen, gathered outside the State Library in Melbourne yesterday to display thousands of messages of opposition to his death sentence. Callers to talkback radio in Melbourne were overwhelmingly against the death penalty of Nguyen, who immediately admitted his guilt and has cooperated with authorities since being caught smuggling heroin […]
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Here’s An Opinion On: Sound System For Hire Holiday PartyEvent Venues Many choices from Coliseum White Plains in Westchester by Joshua Mazzetti Did you have a planning for a party in New York City? How does it work successful? You talk about the brief of your need and staff in party venues do their magic and find you the option […]
US Senator Kennedy has brain tumor surgically removed
Monday, June 2, 2008 Today, United States Senator Ted Kennedy underwent surgery for a brain tumor at Duke University Medical Center. Kennedy, 76, was diagnosed with malignant glioma, a common but dangerous form of cancer, after suffering a seizure on May 17. Kennedy has met repeatedly with friend and medical advisor Dr. Lawrence C. Horowitz to plan a course of […]
On the campaign trail in the USA, June 2016
Sunday, July 17, 2016 The following is the second edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the effect of the Brexit vote on the US presidential election is examined; a well […]
20 percent of Victorians drive on worn tyres
Wednesday, June 7, 2006 A survey released today by the RACV and Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce found that 20 percent of cars in Victoria have at least one worn or unroadworthy tyre. The study looked at 1,000 cars last month and found of those 200 had at least one tyre that had worn. Chief engineer for the RACV, Michael […]
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Here’s An Opinion On: Perth Parking News by Carry SoulardBefore buying cabinetry for your brand-new bathroom or kitchen renovate, there are several important things you have to know along with crucial queries you’ll want to reply. The guide can assist you zero in on the basics of purchasing cabinets, which includes price range, dimension, style, high quality, design, and finish. […]
Search-and-rescue dog that found 9/11 survivor to be cloned
Thursday, July 3, 2008 A German shepherd who recovered the last survivor of the September 11, 2001 attacks is to be cloned. His owner, James Symington, a former police officer from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada entered an essay writing contest about why his dog should be cloned. Trakr, the 15 year old German shepherd suffering from degenerative neurological disorder, was […]
Ford’s US auto sales spike, surpassing GM
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Ford Motor Company said on Tuesday that its sales in the United States rose 43% in February compared to the same period last year, as the automaker outsold rivals Toyota and General Motors. The strength of our new products … are resonating with customers Ford said that total sales improved to 142,285 units, compared to 141,951 […]
Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive
Monday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as a Scientology executive in multiple […]