Syrian citizen journalists risk death, targeted; city of Homs facing starvation
Saturday, February 25, 2012 Syrian forces have been shelling the Baba Amr district of Homs, Syria for almost a month. Civilians and journalists are amongst the dead, and Wikinews spoke to a local citizen journalist, attracting attention both from the world’s media and from the Syrian Armed Forces. According to Wikinews’ source, much of Homs […]
Continue Reading...Bat for Lashes plays the Bowery Ballroom: an Interview with Natasha Khan
Friday, September 28, 2007 Bat for Lashes is the doppelgänger band ego of one of the leading millennial lights in British music, Natasha Khan. Caroline Weeks, Abi Fry and Lizzy Carey comprise the aurora borealis that backs this haunting, shimmering zither and glockenspiel peacock, and the only complaint coming from the audience at the Bowery […]
Continue Reading...Do You Need To Hire A Workers Comp Attorney?
byAlma Abell Workers compensation insurance will cover all medical expenses and pay your wages in the event you are injured while at work. The system is “no-fault,” meaning that you will receive benefits regardless of who may be at fault. The system is designed to prevent lawsuits against employers. Many employees that are injured on […]
Continue Reading...Bikers begin descent on South Carolina resort for rallies
Saturday, May 14, 2005 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina —This weekend is the kick-off for two motorcycle rallies held annually in the U.S. eastern seacoast town of Myrtle Beach. Enthusiasts this year are expected to meet or exceed the 170,000 bikers that arrived last year in droves to the small resort town of 23,000. Festivities span […]
Continue Reading...Alternative to controversial hotel proposed to Buffalo, N.Y. business owners and residents
Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “120 year-old documents threaten development on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, […]
Continue Reading...Locksmiths In Tulsa Are Always On The Go
byAlma Abell Some people can go years without losing a key or needing a lock repaired or replaced but there are others who continually misplace keys and the first port of call is the local locksmith. As well as residential and commercial services, the local locksmith will also normally offer an emergency call-out service. Keeping […]
Continue Reading...Things To Remember When Selecting Baby Gifts For Your Loved Ones
Get More Information Here: Teaching Games For Children Art And Craft For Children Things to remember when selecting baby gifts for your loved ones by MikiIs a dear friend or relative of yours celebrating their childs birthday? Are you wondering what you should get as a gift? Well here is your guide to the best […]
Continue Reading...Alleged tax-haven scheme linked to Canada’s largest brokerage firm
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 In a continuing crackdown on tax evasion, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has alleged that brokers with a branch of RBC Dominion Securities, Canada’s largest brokerage company, helped clients set up accounts in the small European principality of Liechtenstein in order to avoid taxation on their wealth. In affadavits submitted by […]
Continue Reading...Murderer of road accident victim sentenced to death
Saturday, April 23, 2011 Yao Jiaxin, a 21-year-old student at the Xi’an Conservatory of Music, was sentenced to death on Friday. Yao, from Xi’an in China’s Shaanxi province, was convicted of homicide after stabbing a cyclist to death. On the night of October 20, 2010, Yao ran into 26-year-old cyclist and mother of a two-year-old, […]
Continue Reading...News briefs:August 02, 2010
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