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Voracious fish defend coral reefs against warming, say scientists

23 January, 2021

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Saturday, October 5, 2019 In findings published on Wednesday in Science Advances, researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) and University of South Carolina Beaufort, both in the United States, reported warming seas appear to decrease the efficacy of the chemical compounds that corals release into the water to defend themselves from bacteria and […]

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer makes 2005 Budget speech

23 January, 2021

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Wednesday, March 16, 2005 The United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Right Honourable Gordon Brown PC MP, in a speech to the British House of Commons today presented his ninth Budget, what is very likely to be his last Budget before the next UK General Election. This opened the parliamentary debate on the 2005 […]

Egypt protests: Army say they will not use force on demonstrators as Mubarak announces cabinet

23 January, 2021

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011 The president of Egypt has suffered a “devastating blow” after the country’s army announced they would not use force against their own people, who continue to protest against the government tonight. The news came hours after six journalists who reported on the protests were released from custody. Hosni Mubarak yesterday announced […]

Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101

23 January, 2021

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Sunday, January 27, 2008 Viktor Schreckengost, the father of industrial design and creator of the Jazz Bowl, an iconic piece of Jazz Age art designed for Eleanor Roosevelt during his association with Cowan Pottery died yesterday. He was 101. Schreckengost was born on June 26, 1906 in Sebring, Ohio, United States. Schreckengost’s peers included the […]

Category:Copenhagen

23 January, 2021

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This is the category for Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 3 January 2018: Scaffolding collapses in Copenhagen 15 February 2015: Netanyahu calls for European Jews to move to Israel 15 February 2015: Police shoot dead suspect in Copenhagen attacks 12 September 2010: Copenhagen hotel explosion may have […]

Possible new stadium in Auckland for 2011 rugby world cup

23 January, 2021

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Tuesday, November 7, 2006 Ministers are considering a new stadium for Auckland’s waterfront instead of an enlargement to the existing Eden Park. Trevor Mallard, Minister for the Rugby World Cup, said: “Today a Cabinet committee has discussed the options and I hope to be able to announce a decision later this week or next.” He […]

Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 26) city council candidates speak

23 January, 2021

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This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley West (Ward 26). Four candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests […]

Wikinews 2020: An ‘Original reporting’ year in review

23 January, 2021

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Friday, January 1, 2021 After an active year of original content published on the English-language Wikinews, we take a look back at some of the two dozen-plus original reports from our contributors during 2020. Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Wikinews_2020:_An_%27Original_reporting%27_year_in_review&oldid=4599285”

Wikinews interviews Jo Jorgensen, U.S. Libertarian Party presidential nominee

23 January, 2021

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Thursday, October 29, 2020 Professor Jo Jorgensen of South Carolina, the U.S. Libertarian Party’s 2020 presidential nominee, answered some questions about her campaign from Wikinews accredited reporter William S. Saturn. Jorgensen is a psychology professor at Clemson University. In 1992, with the Libertarian Party’s backing, she ran for public office, seeking South Carolina’s 4th […]

Belgian bus company knows solution for car parking problems

23 January, 2021

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Monday, May 21, 2007 Do you have a hard time finding a parking space? Take the bus or tram if you go to the city. That’s the message Belgian bus company De Lijn (The Line) is sending to promote public transport as a solution for car parking problems. As a part of their media campaign, […]