A compilation of brief news reports for Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Contents 1 US media group Tribune files for bankruptcy protection 2 Quebec votes in general election 3 Bailout for US automakers nears agreement Contribute to Wikinews by expanding these briefs…
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Obama cabinet nominees withdraw over tax issues
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 On Tuesday, United States President Barack Obama saw two of his cabinet nominations withdraw from consideration after issues with their taxes became public knowledge. I think I screwed up. Former Senator Tom Daschle from South Dakota…
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After 100 days, Deepwater Horizon oil spill still threatens Gulf coast
Saturday, July 31, 2010 Wednesday marked the 100th day since the beginning of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and although the leaking well was recently capped, the estimated three million or more barrels of oil already in the Gulf of…
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ITV Wales drops local news sign language
Thursday, February 5, 2009 Members of the National Assembly for Wales have condemned a decision by local broadcaster ITV Wales to drop sign language interpretation for the deaf. South Wales Plaid Cymru AM Jocelyn Davies, a member of the Welsh…
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Fire hits Egyptian national theatre
Sunday, September 28, 2008 A fire on Saturday destroyed the main hall of the Egyptian National Theatre in Cairo. Six people have been injured including three firefighters. No one was in the theatre at the time as it was closed…
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BDSM as business: An interview with the owners of a dungeon
Sunday, October 21, 2007 Torture proliferates American headlines today: whether its use is defensible in certain contexts and the morality of the practice. Wikinews reporter David Shankbone was curious about torture in American popular culture. This is the first of…
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Rapper Kanye West denounces Bush response, American media at hurricane relief telethon
Saturday, September 3, 2005 Grammy award-winning rapper/producer Kanye West appeared on a live on-air telethon simulcast on NBC, MSNBC, CNBC and PAX for Hurricane Katrina victims. Live on air, West said “George Bush doesn’t care about black people,” after saying…
Continue ReadingAn Emergency Dentist In Pleasantville Can Take Care Of Any Of Your Dental Traumas
Find Out More About: In Home Care Prices Sydney Australia Aged Care At Home byAlma Abell If one of your kids gets injured while playing little league or football at school and has damaged teeth, you will want to know…
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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…
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Canadian foreign affairs minister accused to have called Liberal MP a “dog”
Friday, October 27, 2006 Foreign affairs minister Peter MacKay was accused last week of calling Liberal MP Belinda Stronach a “dog” in the House of Commons. Stronach, a feminist, said the comment was offensive to all women. NDP leader Jack…
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