Saturday, March 1, 2008 While nearly all coverage of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third party candidates. These parties represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms. Wikinews has impartially reached out to these candidates, throughout […]
McCain ad questions Obama’s benefit to families
Thursday, August 7, 2008 The latest advertisement for United States Republican presidential candidate John McCain is questioning Democrat Barack Obama’s benefit to families. Last week the BBC reported that the McCain campaign had released an advertisement comparing Obama to American celebrities Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, calling him “the biggest celebrity in the world.” McCain’s newest advertisement, released early this […]
Contemporary Window Treatments Trendy And Sleek
Here’s An Opinion On: Bedheads Sydney Blinds In Melbourne Contemporary Window Treatments- Trendy and Sleek by Merritt Kasey Contemporary window treatments will take your house from boring and uninteresting to really elegant. You may pick from a range of models and materials, to customize a look that suits your life-style as well as your house. Moreover, lots of present-day latest […]
England and Wales see 60% increase in public injured by police vehicles
Friday, June 24, 2005 The total number of people killed and injured by police officers driving cars in the course of their duties in England and Wales has risen by 61% in just one year. The figures were released by Home Office minister Hazel Blears in a written answer to a question from Lynne Featherstone, MP for Hornsey and Wood […]
Despite passage of bailout bill, two US states may need loans
Sunday, October 5, 2008 Despite the passage of a 700 billion USD bill by the United States House of Representatives on Friday and the Senate on Wednesday, two U.S. states may need loans totaling over 14 billion dollars. California and Massachusetts are seeking at least 7 billion dollars each from the federal government as loans. Officials and lawmakers in both […]
2006 “Stolenwealth” Games to confront Commonwealth Games in Melbourne
Friday, March 3, 2006 The possibility of large-scale protests in the face of the 3,000 journalists covering the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, has event organisers and the Government worried. The group “Black GST” – which represents Indigenous Genocide, Sovereignty and Treaty – are planning demonstrations at prominent Games events unless the Government agrees to a range of demands including an […]
Understanding The World Of Plumbers Common Plumbing Tasks
Here’s An Opinion On: Kitchen Sink Mixer Taps Australia Kitchen Mixer Taps Australia By Cris Walker Plumbers are responsible for the repair, installation, and maintenance of various pipes used to carry water, gas, and sewage to and from the house and other locations. By taking some time to read the article that follows, be informed of the specific tasks that […]
U.S. Supreme Court upholds health care mandate
Thursday, June 28, 2012 In a decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the controversial healthcare law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010. The Supreme Court also upheld the individual mandate provision of the law, which would require most U.S. citizens to obtain health insurance by 2014, or pay a monetary penalty. The Supreme Court […]
Singapore’s ‘founding father’ Lee Kuan Yew dies aged 91
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, has died at the age of 91. Considered the “founding father” of Singapore, Lee led Singapore through the aftermath of independence to become one of the world’s richest nations. He died yesterday under treatment for pneumonia at the Singapore General Hospital. The current Prime Minister of Singapore, […]
US state of Kansas in battle over “Intelligent Design” in education
Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Tempers are flaring in the U.S. state of Kansas, where a school board may be on the verge of passing a measure to require that Intelligent Design be taught in public school science classes. Christian political activists such as Reverend Jerry Johnston of First Family Church in Overland Park Kansas are supporting the effort to shape […]