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Former Scottish Conservatives leader Annabel Goldie to stand down as MSP

30 December, 2020

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Friday, June 26, 2015 Annabel Goldie, Scottish Conservative Party leader from 2005 to 2011, has announced she will stand down as an MSP at the next elections in 2016. Goldie, who has been an MSP for the West Scotland (previously West of Scotland) electoral region since the Scottish Parliament’s formation in 1999, said she intends […]

Bangladesh security tightened following Pilkhana massacre and Bashundhara City fire

30 December, 2020

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Friday, March 20, 2009 Following the Pilkhana massacre which occurred February 25 and 26 leaving 74 dead and the inferno at the Bashundhara City shopping mall complex March 13 leaving seven dead, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said security measures are being tightened countrywide across Bangladesh. Fire drills will be enacted at all key-point installations (KPI). […]

New Ghanaian currency introduced

30 December, 2020

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Tuesday, July 3, 2007 New currency notes are being introduced in Ghana today. The new currency, to be called the Ghanaian cedi, replaces the previous cedi which has been in circulation since 17 February, 1967. The Ghanaian cedi will be exchanged at 10,000 old cedis to one new Ghanaian cedi. The exchange rate against the […]

Wikinews interviews Tyan Taylor, Australian goalball player

30 December, 2020

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012London, England— Yesterday, following a three–nil loss to the United States, Wikinews interviewed Tyan Taylor of Australia’s national goalball team. The sport was created in 1946, exclusively for people with a visual disability and, designed to help with the rehabilitation of veterans returning from World War II. Play in the Paralympics consists […]

Football: Liverpool reaches agreement with Southampton FC to sign van Dijk

30 December, 2020

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Saturday, December 30, 2017 On Wednesday, English football club Liverpool FC announced reaching an agreement with Southampton FC to sign Dutch centre-back Virgil van Dijk. According to the reports, the Dutchman would cost Liverpool £75 million making him the most expensive defender of all time as well as the most expensive player in Liverpool’s history. […]

A.J. Pierzynski leads Chicago White Sox to narrow 5-4 win against Detroit Tigers

30 December, 2020

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Monday, September 6, 2010 Chicago White Sox 5–4 Detroit Tigers Comerica Park The Chicago White Sox scored a narrow 5–4 victory Monday against the Detroit Tigers after White Sox player A.J. Pierzynski scored a go-ahead run in extra innings. The go-ahead run gave the White Sox two extra runs. “We’re just […]

Abbott open to possible Australian assistance in Iraq

30 December, 2020

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Sunday, June 15, 2014 Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott allowed for potential Australian support in any military action the United States may take in resolving the current conflict in Iraq, during and after a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday. The President had said all options were on the table for dealing with […]

HIV-positive man receives 35 years for spitting on Dallas police officer

30 December, 2020

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Sunday, May 18, 2008 An HIV-positive man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday, one day after being convicted of harassment of a public servant for spitting into the eye and open mouth of a Dallas, Texas police officer in May 2006. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that no […]

Ex-minister says UK Cabinet was “misled” about legality of Iraq war

30 December, 2020

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Clare Short, the United Kingdom’s then-Secretary of State for International Development, appeared before the Iraq Inquiry yesterday, and told the panel that the Cabinet was “misled” about the Iraq War’s legality prior to the 2003 invasion. The three-hour session was held in the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London‘s City […]

China has extensive plans for space exploration

30 December, 2020

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Monday, December 19, 2005 China is developing and enacting a long term space program aimed at cultivating and proving the country’s scientific abilities. The project is heavily research based and includes plans extensive manned missions and a modular space station. However the ultimate goal is lunar based. The Chinese hope to develop its own pollution […]