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British Prime Minister Tony Blair suffers defeat in vote on terror laws

30 September, 2021

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Wednesday, November 9, 2005British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has suffered what some consider a humiliating political defeat after the House of Commons dismissed a controversial government proposal to permit the detention of terror suspects for up to 90 days without bringing charges. Under current UK anti-terrorism laws, suspects can be held for up to 14 […]

John Vanderslice plays New York City: Wikinews interview

30 September, 2021

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Thursday, September 27, 2007 John Vanderslice has recently learned to enjoy America again. The singer-songwriter, who National Public Radio called “one of the most imaginative, prolific and consistently rewarding artists making music today,” found it through an unlikely source: his French girlfriend. “For the first time in my life I wouldn’t say I was defending […]

Unique Uses For Tile

30 September, 2021

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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Property Me By Patricia Taylor Traditionally, tile has been used in bathrooms and kitchens. Different tiles are used for backsplashes, counters, tub enclosures and floors. However, tile is now coming into its own. Home decorators are learning how to use tile to create a finished look on everything […]

Stolen minibus recovered 35 years after theft

30 September, 2021

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Friday, November 6, 2009 A 1965 Volkswagen minibus that was stolen in 1974 has been recovered by customs agents in Los Angeles. The vintage minibus was in pristine condition, valued at $25,000, and was found during a routine inspection of a shipping container scheduled for departure to The Netherlands. A routine computer database search on […]

Wikinews interviews Jim Hedges, U.S. Prohibition Party presidential candidate

29 September, 2021

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Saturday, January 29, 2011 U.S. Prohibition Party presidential candidate Jim Hedges of Thompson Township, Pennsylvania took some time to answer a few questions about the Prohibition Party and his 2012 presidential campaign. The Prohibition Party is the third oldest existing political party in the United States, having been established in 1869. It reached its height […]

What Can You Expect From Ant Removal Services In Ct?

28 September, 2021

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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Container Storage byAlma Abell Ants are insects that may be fun to watch, but can be an annoyance when they are in your home. Ants get into your food and are often found in the kitchen during the spring and summer months. Many people find their homes overrun […]

Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive

28 September, 2021

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Monday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as […]

Bobby Robson to undergo cancer surgery

27 September, 2021

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Former England football manager, Bobby Robson CBE, will undergo surgery to remove a tumour on his brain today. Bobby Robson is 73-years-old, and has managed various soccer teams such as England, Newcastle United, Ipswich, Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven, Fulham, Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto. Currently, he is employed as a consultant for […]

When To Contact A Social Security Lawyer

26 September, 2021

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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Best Building Management Sydney byadmin Social Security law is quite complex. If you believe that you will not be able to work for some time due to a physical or mental disability you should seriously consider taking advantage of a free consultation with an attorney that focuses on […]

Cleveland, Ohio clinic performs US’s first face transplant

26 September, 2021

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Thursday, December 18, 2008 A team of eight transplant surgeons in Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, led by reconstructive surgeon Dr. Maria Siemionow, age 58, have successfully performed the first almost total face transplant in the US, and the fourth globally, on a woman so horribly disfigured due to trauma, that cost her an eye. […]