Tuesday, April 5, 2005 China is questioning a decision by the U.S. Commerce Department that seeks to re-impose trade quotas on Chinese textiles. The three-decade long system of quotas was lifted on January 1. “This is not reasonable,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told reporters. “This is unfair. This is protectionist.” The U.S. administration justified their decision by presenting data […]
Bomb blast damages buildings in Athens
Friday, March 20, 2009 Two buildings have been damaged in a bombing in Athens, Greece on Thursday. The target was a building owned by an agency that manages state real estate. Nobody was injured in the blast, but the building’s entrance was damaged. A nearby store and a parked car also sustained damage. The homemade device, which consisted of explosives […]
Left Hand Drive Cars}
Here’s An Opinion On: Brisbane Toyota Dealers Maroochydore Ken Mills Toyota Left hand drive cars by Gerry Dossen [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c13aZa1JyEQ[/youtube] LHD cars are the cars in which the steering wheel and pedals are located on left side. There are some important driving tips for those who are using left hand drive first time in life. Firstly, it is better to select […]
Category:Science and technology
This is the category for science and technology. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 17 January 2018: British surfers catch more than waves: Scientists find antibiotic-resistant bacteria 6 January 2018: Mysterious dimming of Tabby’s star likely due to space dust, not alien superstructures, say scientists 30 December 2017: Belgium stops telegram services 25 November 2017: Researchers report rapid […]
Wikinews interviews Australian wheelchair basketball coach Tom Kyle
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Toronto , Canada — What experiences makes a coach of an international sports team? Wikinews interviewed Tom Kyle, the coach of the Australia women’s national wheelchair basketball team, known as the Gliders, in Toronto for the 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship. ((Wikinews)) Tell us about yourself. First of all, where were you born? Tom Kyle: […]
Interview with Tony Ciufo, City Council candidate for Ward 10 in Mississauga, Canada
Friday, September 22, 2006 The upcoming 2006 Mississauga municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council. Wikinews contributor Nicholas Moreau has contacted as many candidates as possible, including Tony Ciufo, asking them to answer common questions sent in an email. There is no incumbent in the newly created […]
Learn How To Tie A Scarf
Here’s An Opinion On: Blinds In Melbourne Bedheads Sydney Learn How To Tie A Scarf by Victor Epand The gentleman’s scarf is generally an accessory that only comes out when the mercury plummets, often joining the usual suit and tie combination. With that approach, you can stick to entry level scarf tying. When your scarf is for practicality and not […]
Gunman killed outside Colorado governor’s office
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 A man identified as Aaron Richard Snyder showed up on Monday around 2:25 p.m. outside the Colorado Capitol offices of Governor Bill Ritter. He was carrying a 357-caliber 7 shot Smith and Wesson revolver with 20 extra rounds of ammunition and started screaming “I am the emperor” and “I am here to take over the state”. […]
Evangelist Kent Hovind’s tax trial begins
Saturday, October 21, 2006 Evangelist Kent Hovind and his wife, Jo, are trying to convince a federal jury that their money from video and amusement park admission sales belong to God and cannot be taxed. The trial began at United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida on Tuesday October 18, 2006 after twelve jury members and two […]
Fire breaks out at Dubai, United Arab Emirates hotel on New Year’s Eve
Friday, January 1, 2016 A fire broke out at a high-rise hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) last night, apparently involving a large portion of the hotel. A crowd had gathered around The Address Hotel for the New Year’s celebration, but they were evacuated due to the fire. The cause of the fire was unclear, and there were conflicting […]