Floods in Europe kills over 150, hundreds reportedly missing
Saturday, July 17, 2021 According to multiple reports published today, floodings in Europe has killed somewhere between a hundred to over 160 people, with hundreds more yet to be accounted for. In Germany and Belgium, entire villages were left underwater, CNN reported. The North Rhine-Westphalia regional government reported a damContinue Reading
US hikers freed after two years of custody in Iran
Friday, September 23, 2011 Two US hikers, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, have been freed from Tehran’s Evin prison in Iran after $1 million bail was paid. Accused of spying, the men were arrested when they apparently strayed along the unmarked Iran–Iraq border in July 2009, and were recently sentenced toContinue Reading
Former Costa Rican president sentenced to jail on charges of corruption
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Rafael Calderon, the former president of Costa Rica, was sentenced to five years in prison after he was convicted of corruption while in office. Calderon, who served as head of state from 1990 to 1994, is the first ex-president to be tried for corruption. He hadContinue Reading
I Made A Big Mistake And Now My Girlfriend Is Really Angry With Me What Next?
Here’s An Opinion On: Masters In Theatre Production Submitted by: Steve Steiner Chances are pretty good that you messed up if your girlfriend is acting all huffy and won t talk to you. It’s important you watch out for hints she may be mad with you, as it’s unlikely sheContinue Reading
Libya lifts death sentences for nurses but makes demands
Monday, July 23, 2007 Last week, Libya lifted the death sentence for five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinean doctor in the case about the HIV infection of hundreds of Libyan children. The deal called for a US$460 million settlement for the families of the children. However, now Libya is holdingContinue Reading
News Briefs: June 23, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Audio Wikinews News Brief for June 23, 2009 Recorded by: James_PainProblems listening to the file? See media help. RSS Contents 1 About 2 News Brief Transcript for June 23, 2009 2.1 Intro 2.2 Sarkozy says burqa is “not welcome” in France 2.3 Tensions continue to riseContinue Reading
Amsterdam pet shop owner creates beer for dogs
Thursday, January 25, 2007 Correction — February 8, 2007 Terrie Berenden’s pet shop is located in the town of Zelhem, not Amsterdam as stated in the article & title. Zelhem is approximately 135 km (85 miles) from Amsterdam A woman in The Netherlands who uses her dogs to hunt in AustriaContinue Reading
Cake Decorating: Discover How To Light Up Your Special Celebration Cake
Here’s An Opinion On: Canberra Energy Savings By Pat Lock Candles create excitement, whether with children, or adults. Blowing candles out makes a special celebration of any event. There are many types of candles on the market, and many different colours. Always make sure the colour of the candles blendsContinue Reading
National Museum of Scotland reopens after three-year redevelopment
Friday, July 29, 2011 Today sees the reopening of the National Museum of Scotland following a three-year renovation costing £47.4 million (US$ 77.3 million). Edinburgh’s Chambers Street was closed to traffic for the morning, with the 10am reopening by eleven-year-old Bryony Hare, who took her first steps in the museum,Continue Reading
Polish mine explosion kills 8
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 Methane gas was blamed for the explosion deaths of 8 miners in southern Polish‘s Halemba coal mine Tuesday, November 21. Officials say at least 15 are missing. Rescue efforts were halted because dangerously high levels of methane gas returned, according to Zbigniew Madej, spokesman for state-ownedContinue Reading