Saturday, September 19, 2009 A study carried out in the United Kingdom revealed that the life expectancy for men could be reduced by 10–15 years after the age of 50 due to smoking. The British Medical Journal carried out a…
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Pope John Paul II dies
Saturday, April 2, 2005 John Paul II (Karol Józef Wojty?a) 1920-2005 After months of failing health, His Holiness Pope John Paul II passed away today, April 2, at 9:37 p.m. local time (19:37 UTC). He was 84 years old. An…
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Saudi Arabia fears Hajj swine flu outbreak as four pilgrims die
Sunday, November 22, 2009 As the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca gets underway, Saudi Arabian authorities have expressed concern swine flu could impact pilgrims. Four, with underlying health issues, have already died. Two men and a woman in their…
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Wikinews interviews former Salt Lake City mayor and 2012 presidential candidate Rocky Anderson
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Former Salt Lake City mayor and human rights activist Rocky Anderson took some time to discuss his 2012 U.S. presidential campaign and the newly-created Justice Party with Wikinews reporter William S. Saturn. Anderson served as mayor…
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Mexico on path to decriminalize personal possession of drugs
Thursday, April 30, 2009 On Tuesday, April 28, the Senate of Mexico approved a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small quantities of psychoactive drugs for personal use, including marijuana and cocaine. The proposed law has the support of…
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Kenyan government and opposition agree on power sharing
Thursday, February 28, 2008 The heads of the government and opposition in Kenya have signed a power sharing agreement aimed at ending the crisis over December’s disputed elections. The agreement was reached after a day of talks mediated by former…
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U.S. Senate passes landmark health care reform bill
Thursday, December 24, 2009 The United States Senate has approved a hard-fought measure to overhaul the health care system. The vote will be followed by the difficult process of reconciling the Senate-passed bill with one approved by the House of…
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Scientists use gene therapy, patients’ own immune systems to fight leukemia
Friday, August 12, 2011 Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new treatment for a type of leukemia (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that uses a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. Scientists extracted the blood from three…
Continue ReadingLaser Teeth Whitening In Whitesboro: Frequently Asked Questions
Find Out More About: Horsham 4×4 Equipment byAlma Abell Often, a person’s smile is the first thing we notice. A bright, confident smile makes a lasting first impression. Keeping your smile white, however, requires maintenance. Stains are inevitable. We have…
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Copiapó, Chile mining accident: in depth
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 The rescue of the Chilean miners trapped in the San José Mine in Copiapó, codenamed Operación San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo Operation), began on Tuesday night, at around 20:00 local time (23:00 UTC). Florencio Ávalos was the…
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