French workers use threats in compensation demand

15 January, 2021

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Friday, July 17, 2009Following similar threats by workers at New Fabris and Nortel, workers at JLG in Tonneins, France, threatened to blow up several platform cranes. The JLG factory announced in April 2009 that it will fire 53 of its 163 workers by the end of 2009, while the remaining 110 jobs will not be […]

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IBM to launch software that works on Linux, Windows and Macintosh

15 January, 2021

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Monday, February 12, 2007 On Sunday the representatives of International Business Machines Inc. said that the company will launch its new desktop software system for businesses. IBM’s new product is called “Open Client Offering”. The company hopes that its product will put Macintosh or Linux software on a more equal footing with Windows. The Open […]

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‘Kama Sutra’ worm set to strike

15 January, 2021

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Friday, February 3, 2006 Computer security experts warn that a malicious computer worm, dubbed “Kama Sutra,” is set to wreak havoc this Friday, February 3rd on Microsoft Windows computers worldwide. Kama Sutra is designed to destroy files that end in .doc, .zip and .pdf. The Kama Sutra worm has been spreading through cyberspace since January […]

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NYC transit deadline past, no strike or talks

15 January, 2021

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Friday, December 16, 2005 Talks between the MTA and Transit Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) ended this morning at 06:00 EST (11:00 UTC) with no resolution or job action. The latest offer in the now bitter negotiation was from MTA: 3% pay increases per year in a three-year contract with changes in the health benefits […]

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Zara Kay tells Wikinews about her non-profit organisation Faithless Hijabi

15 January, 2021

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This article requires pre-publication review by an uninvolved reviewer (one not substantially involved in writing the article). Note, only qualified reviewers may do this and publish articles. This right requires experience with Wikinews policies and procedures. To request the right, apply here.Reviewers, please use Easy Peer Review per these instructions. -Article last amended: Jan 9 […]

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Frank Lampard announces retirement from football

15 January, 2021

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Sunday, February 5, 2017 On Thursday, former English midfielder Frank Lampard announced retirement from football via Instagram, finishing a 21-year professional football career. Lampard said, “After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer. […] at 38 I feel now is the time […]

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Obama offers sympathies to Fengshen victims

15 January, 2021

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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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City Planning Board postpones decision on Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal

15 January, 2021

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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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EPA block massive West Australian energy project

15 January, 2021

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Wednesday, June 7, 2006 The Western Australian (WA) Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has advised against the massive Greater Gorgon liquefied natural gas project off WA’s Pilbara coast. Proponents of the projects say Gorgon is one of Australia’s biggest export ventures, scheduled to provide up to 6,000 jobs and exports of up to $1.2 billion. EPA […]

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Australian government concedes the federal budget may be forced into deficit

15 January, 2021

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told the House of Representatives that the federal budget may need to fall into “temporary deficit” if the global economic crisis impacts upon Australia further. The Prime Minister said it would draw upon its budget surplus to stimulate growth and jobs. The Prime Minister said […]

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