Correction — March 19, 2008 The next protest is scheduled for April 12, 2008. The article below states April 18 which is incorrect. Saturday, March 15, 2008 The Internet group Anonymous today held further protests critical of the Church of Scientology. The global protests started in Australia where several hundred protesters gathered at different locations for […]
Nepal officials strike after minister locks official in toilet
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Workers in a Nepalese local government office have gone on strike in protest against actions made by Matrika Yadav, the minister for Forest and Soil Conservation. Yadav caused controversy after locking up Dandu Raj Ghimire, a local development officer in a toilet. Protesters said that this action was an “inhumane and […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Brett McKenzie, London North Centre
Saturday, October 6, 2007 Brett McKenzie is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the London North Centre riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect […]
New Jersey to consider bikini waxing ban
Friday, March 20, 2009 New Jersey is considering a state-wide ban on Brazilian waxes, the removal of hair from the bikini area. Although genital waxing has never really been allowed in the state, the New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling plans to propose a ban with more specific legal wording, in response to two […]
Macedonia declares state of emergency due to heat wave
Sunday, July 22, 2007 The Macedonian government declared a nationwide state of emergency on Thursday in face of a heatwave that is predicted to get worse. As forest fires rage across the country, temperatures of over 44°C (111°F) are predicted for the weekend. The emergency plan, which has been implemented for at least two weeks, […]
IMF: World on brink of recession; prepares special loan program
Thursday, October 9, 2008 The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the world is on the brink of a global recession but predicts the economy will begin to recover by late 2009. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the IMF, stressed nations must work together to avert a global recession and warns there is […]
What Should Homeowners Know About Gutter Services In Auburn WA?
bytimothyharvard Properly maintaining a gutter system is paramount for the prevention of water damage to a home’s foundation. It is essential homeowners know what to expect from these services, so they will be properly prepared. With gutter services in Auburn WA, homeowners can rest assured their gutter system will work as it should. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7_HCkx2Y0s[/youtube] What […]
Yahoo triples its quarterly profit on strong advertising revenue
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Yahoo!, the world’s favorite Internet destination, reported $373 million in net income for the three month period ended December 31. Revenues were $1,078 million for the fourth quarter of 2004, a 62 percent increase compared to $664 million for the same period of 2003. “We are attracting more and more users […]
U.S. Coast Guard unleashes cannon fire on abandoned Japanese ship
Friday, April 6, 2012 Yesterday, the United States Coast Guard went through with its plans to fire its cannons on the Ry? Un Maru, a Japanese ship that was sent out to sea last year by the tsunami that hit Japan. The Ry? Un Maru has made a journey across the Pacific Ocean from Hachinohe, […]
New Icelandic government to take office today
Sunday, February 1, 2009 The newly formed Icelandic coalition interim government will take office today, according to a coalition leader. The new government will also include a new prime minister, Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, the country’s and the world’s first openly gay prime minister. “If everything goes as planned now a new government will take over [this] […]