Wikinews Shorts: May 7, 2007

18 August, 2022

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A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, May 7, 2007. A 30 meter section of a gas pipeline in Luka (near Kiev) in Ukraine has been destroyed by an explosion. Although supplies to Europe via this pipeline have stopped, Ukrainian Energy Minister Georgi E. Boyko said that supplies to Europe would not be affected. “There […]

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6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Chile

18 August, 2022

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Another earthquake hit Chile on late Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported. It occurred at 19:09:43 local time (23:09:43 UTC). The epicenter was located 110 kilometers northwest of Temuco; 132 kilometers southwest of Concepción; 203 kilometers north of Valdivia and 558 kilometers southwest of Santiago. The USGS later […]

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V Fit Fitness Equipment Review

14 August, 2022

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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Hair Loss Clinic Near Me By Josh Davidson The V-Fit range of equipment covers all aspects of home fitness and provides quality products at reasonable prices. V-Fit is a renowned brand that manufactures various fitness equipments such as steppers, rowing machines, exercise cycles, elliptical trainers and sophisticated electronic […]

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Kristen Monster, Willowdale

13 August, 2022

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Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Kristen Monster is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Willowdale riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, […]

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SEPTA buys rail cars from NJ Transit to deal with crowding

12 August, 2022

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 As gas prices have risen in the United States, the regional transport authority for southeastern Pennsylvania, SEPTA, has seen a sharp increase in ridership, which has caused overcrowding on the trains. “As fuel prices have continued to rise, SEPTA ridership has steadily increased and is the highest in 18 years,” said […]

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Judging the Courts: Wikinews interviews Prof. Lawrence Douglas

12 August, 2022

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Tuesday, November 21, 2006 Wikinews interviews Lawrence Douglas, Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College, on questions of the fairness and credibility of the Saddam Hussein trial, and the purpose, conduct and impact of courts trying international law crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Prof. Douglas is the […]

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How To Find Quality Air Conditioning Service For Your Home

10 August, 2022

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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Air Con Maitland How to Find Quality Air Conditioning Service for Your Home by Avery Simek In areas that commonly experience hot weather throughout the year, finding a highly qualified air conditioning repair service is close to being a necessity. No one wants to experience air conditioner defects […]

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World’s cheapest car launched in India, will go on sale in April

10 August, 2022

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 The world’s least expensive car, the Tata Nano, has been launched in India. It will go on sale in April, and will start delivery in July. The automobile costs only 100,000 Indian rupees, or just under US$2,000. “We are at the gates offering a new form of transportation to the people […]

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US House of Representatives rejects bail out bill in vote

9 August, 2022

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Monday, September 29, 2008 The US House of Representatives rejected a bill on the USD 700 billion bail out of US banks. The voting on the bill has completed. If passed, the bailout plan would have allowed for the United States government to purchase devalued mortgage backed securities, resulting from the subprime mortgage crisis from […]

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