News briefs:April 23, 2010
Correction — August 24, 2015 These briefs incorrectly describe BP as 'British Petroleum'. In fact, such a company has not existed for many years as BP..
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A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, April 19, 2007. Contents 1 Compensation sought for New Zealand's Internet outage 2 Peruvian farmers issue warning to..
Read MoreCar bomb explodes near MI5 army base in Northern Ireland
Monday, April 12, 2010 A car bomb has exploded outside an army base in Northern Ireland that is the headquarters for MI5 domestic security services...
Read MoreLobby groups oppose plans for EU copyright extension
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 The European Commission currently has proposals on the table to extend performers' copyright terms. Described by Professor Martin Kretschmer as the..
Read MoreHotel quarantined after anthrax scare in US state of Michigan
Friday, August 26, 2005 A Midland, Michigan hotel was temporarily quarantined Thursday night when a letter with suspicious white powder was opened at the Ashman..
Read MoreNews briefs:June 7, 2006
The time is 17:00 (UTC) on June 7th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs. Contents 1 Headlines 1.1 11,000 evacuated in Indonesia as..
Read MoreStudy: Socialized Canadian surgery half the U.S. cost with same results
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 Americans pay twice as much for heart-bypass surgery as the socialized Canadian system, with no difference in outcome, according to today's..
Read MoreIndia: Maharashtra plastic ban comes into force
Monday, June 25, 2018 On Saturday, the plastic ban in the Indian state of Maharashtra came into force. In an attempt to minimise pollution, the..
Read MoreWikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with..
Read MoreCelebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan dies in car accident aged 50
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Plastic surgeon to the stars Dr. Frank Ryan has died in a car accident at age 50. It is reported that..
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