Protesters demonstrate at US Coast Guard Academy

10 February, 2019

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Thursday, May 24, 2007 On the occasion of President Bush’s commencement speech at the United States Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday, hundreds of protesters gathered in New London, Connecticut. The peaceful demonstration lasted from approximately 7:00 a.m. to noon. Most protesters, such as the large contingent from the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, were there to push for […]

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Protests at New York’s Hamilton College over controversial professor

10 February, 2019

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Monday, January 31, 2005 New York, USA – Students and professors at New York‘s Hamilton College have raised protests over an invitation to the controversial ethics professor, Ward Churchill, to participate in a panel at the college. The main objection is related to comments by Mr. Churchill, chairman of the ethnic studies from the University […]

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Hire A Personal Injury Attorney In Auburn, Indiana Today

10 February, 2019

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Get More Information Here: Art Valuation For Insurance Perth Art Valuation byadmin If you have been hurt in an accident that was caused because someone else was not paying attention, this is definitely considered as a form of personal injury. Under the circumstances, it is extremely advantageous to get in touch with a personal injury […]

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Spelbound declared winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010

9 February, 2019

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Monday, June 7, 2010 An acrobatic group known by the name of Spelbound has been declared as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010, a televised variety talent show competition broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom. As the winning act of the show, Spelbound have won £100,000 (US$144,580, €120,313, A$175,079) and a place at […]

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Finnish metal band win 51st Eurovision Song Contest

9 February, 2019

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Sunday, May 21, 2006 Lordi, described as “cartoon metalheads” wearing latex monster masks, beat runner-up Russian “heart throb” Dima Bilan to win this year’s 51st Eurovision song contest held in Athens, Greece. Bosnia’s Hari Mata Hariwas came third. In a spectacular show, hosted by Maria Menounos and Sakis Rouvas, Lordi amassed 292 points after a […]

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Progressive Conservative candidate Pam Hundal, Bramalea—Gore—Malton

8 February, 2019

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Thursday, October 4, 2007 Pam Hundal is running for the Progressive Conservatives in the Ontario provincial election, in the Bramalea—Gore—Malton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau requested an interview regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. In response, Hundal’s campaign office did not send replies to the questions asked, but a general statement. Moreau has excerpted […]

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Large increase in number of foreclosures across US

7 February, 2019

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Sunday, April 27, 2008 Recently released figures have revealed that the number of foreclosures in California, United States has more than quadrupled. The figures for the first quarter of 2008 show a significant increase on previous figures. There were 47,171 foreclosures on California properties in the first quarter of 2008. The figure for the same […]

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An account of the Esperanza Fire from an animal rescuer

7 February, 2019

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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. Saturday, December 2, 2006 As families fled their homes in the early morning hours on Thursday October 26, there was no warning. The Esperanza Fire […]

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US stock markets reach 12-year lows

6 February, 2019

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Thursday, March 5, 2009 US stock markets dropped to twelve-year lows on Thursday, amidst falling confidence in the financial sector and worries over whether the US automobile manufacturer General Motors will be able to keep operating. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 4.08%, or 280.52 points, at the closing bell, reaching a level of […]

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Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/OH-WY

5 February, 2019

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See the discussion page for instructions on adding schools to this list and for an alphabetically arranged listing of schools. Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It […]

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