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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 According to reports, at least eight people, including three United States military personnel and four schoolgirls, were killed earlier today by a roadside bomb near a girls’ school in north-western Pakistan. Another 62 were injured. The incident occurred in a village in the Lower Dir district, near Swat Valley. The Los Angeles Times reports that the US troops were travelling to the area in a convoy to attend the opening ceremonyContinue reading
Here’s An Opinion On: Dry Salt Therapy Equipment Cost You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.I Survived the Landscape Industry Trade ShowArticle by Henry SiegelCopyright 2003 by ProGardenBizSummary: Humorous story about attending an industry trade show. Designed to entertain, but also to encourage trade show attendance.THE STORYThis is the city. Any City,Continue reading
Friday, August 19, 2005 Russian and Chinese armed forces began their first ever joint military exercises since the Korean War, when Russia was still part of the Soviet Union, on Thursday. The exercises are expected to last for eight days. 10,000 troops — about 1800 Russians, the rest Chinese — are participating in the war games. The exercises simulate United Nations-mandated police action to restore order in a fictitious country torn by ethnic unrest. TheyContinue reading
Monday, February 12, 2007 On Sunday the representatives of International Business Machines Inc. said that the company will launch its new desktop software system for businesses. IBM’s new product is called “Open Client Offering”. The company hopes that its product will put Macintosh or Linux software on a more equal footing with Windows. The Open Client Offering software was developed by IBM in-house, as well as with partners like Novell Inc. and Red Hat Inc.Continue reading
Monday, January 8, 2007 This article features in a News Brief from Audio Wikinews: This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. A strong odor of natural gas permeated through parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Jersey City early this morning. Authorities assert that there is no cause for alarm and assure the airContinue reading
Here’s An Opinion On: Dianne Hai Ha Currency calculators are mostly used by the foreign exchange traders and international travellers. However, FX traders find converter currency most useful as they can easily know the current and updated exchange rates of different foreign currencies and that makes it easier for them to trade in the FX market. Transnational financial transactions also come easier with extensive usage of this type of converters. These converters or calculators areContinue reading
Thursday, November 12, 2009 Researchers have found a crucial genetic difference between humans and chimps that could help explain our language and speech abilities. The difference lies in a gene called FOXP2 which encodes for a protein of the same name. This acts as a transcription factor, controlling the activity of other genes. The human and chimp versions of the protein differ in only two of their 740 amino acid components, but when researchers atContinue reading
Saturday, November 9, 2013 With the 2014 Winter Paralympics set for March, Wikinews sought comment from U.S. Representative Jackie Speier, who serves California’s 14th congressional district about the event and how current U.S. policies impact people with disabilities. Elected to the U.S. House in 2008, she serves on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the House Armed Services Committee. For the first time ever, the Paralympics will be broadcast live in the U.S.Continue reading
Here’s An Opinion On: Art History Tours Italy byAlma Abell After working and stressing for the better part of the year, nothing would be more relaxing than going for a vacation. If you have a family with kids, renting a vacation house will be better compared to renting a hotel room. Hotel rooms not only have limited space but they are also more expensive compared to vacation houses. A vacation home will feel more likeContinue reading