Eos Airlines files for bankruptcy

12 September, 2020

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Monday, April 28, 2008 All-business transatlantic company Eos Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The United States based company ran flights between London Stansted Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Eos, named after Greek goddess of the dawn, flew what will likely be its last service on Sunday. Founded in […]

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Up to 270,000 civil servants to go on strike in UK in March

12 September, 2020

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Thursday, February 25, 2010 According to reports from BBC News Online and Sky News Online, a maximum of 270,000 civil servants will go on a strike in the United Kingdom due to a dispute over reductions to redundancy terms in the public sector. Staff that are due to get involved in the strike, which will […]

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Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development

12 September, 2020

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Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — 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, October 2, 2006 “Court date […]

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Wikinews interviews Frank McEnulty, independent candidate for US President

12 September, 2020

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Saturday, February 16, 2008 While nearly all cover of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, there are small political parties offering candidates, and those who choose to run without a party behind them, independents. Wikinews is interviewing some of these citizens who are looking to become the 43rd person […]

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Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal threatened by possible lawsuit

12 September, 2020

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Thursday, March 16, 2006 Buffalo, New York — The property at 605 Forest in Buffalo was the center of attention at last night’s public meeting held at the offices of Forever Elmwood on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. Eva Hassett, Vice President of Savarino Construction Services Corporation, confirmed last night that the company will be seeking […]

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Obama offers sympathies to Fengshen victims

12 September, 2020

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Thursday, June 26, 2008 The presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee and Illinois state senator Barack Obama conveyed his sympathies and condolonces to the people of the Philippines through President Gloria Arroyo, after the country was struck over the weekend by Typhoon Fengshen. Obama also extended his regrets for not being able to meet Mrs. Arroyo who […]

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Heating bills, oil price rise predicted

12 September, 2020

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Wednesday, October 12, 2005 USA — A US government report was issued Wednesday predicting the rise of heating bills due to colder temperatures and impacts Hurricanes Rita and Katrina had on the nation’s energy production. Local forecasters predict that most of the US will have a warmer-than-expected winter this year. However, households that heat their […]

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One year on: Egyptians mark anniversary of protests that toppled Mubarak

12 September, 2020

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Across Egypt hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets for the day, marking exactly one year since the outbreak of protests leading to 83-year-old longstanding ruler Hosni Mubarak’s downfall. The country’s decades-long emergency rule was partially lifted this week; meanwhile, a possible economic meltdown looms and a newly-elected parliament held […]

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Surgeons reattach boy’s three severed limbs

12 September, 2020

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Tuesday, March 29, 2005A team of Australian surgeons yesterday reattached both hands and one foot to 10-year-old Perth boy, Terry Vo, after a brick wall which collapsed during a game of basketball fell on him, severing the limbs. The wall gave way while Terry performed a slam-dunk, during a game at a friend’s birthday party. […]

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Category:Education

12 September, 2020

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This is the category for Education. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 6 May 2019: Students compete in second international Neurosurgery Olympiad in Tyumen, Russia 30 April 2019: Wikinews attends Maker Faire in Tyler, Texas 23 June 2018: Algeria blocks internet across nation to prevent cheating in diploma exams 19 May 2018: Principal, […]

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