Wikinews interviews Rocky De La Fuente, U.S. Democratic Party presidential candidate

13 July, 2020

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Thursday, March 31, 2016 Businessman Rocky De La Fuente took some time to speak with Wikinews about his campaign for the U.S. Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nomination. The 61-year-old De La Fuente resides in San Diego, California, grew up in Tijuana, and owns multiple businesses and properties throughout the world. Since getting his start in […]

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27 dead after consuming poisonous alcohol

12 July, 2020

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Friday, September 21, 2007 At least 27 people in Karachi, Pakistan have died after they consumed poisonous, home-made alcohol at a private party. At least 11 more people are hospitalized, with eight of them in critical condition. Reports say that among the dead are police officers, and that at least one of the individuals responsible […]

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Installing Tracker For Car}

12 July, 2020

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Find Out More About: 2020 Prado Sunshine Coast Installing tracker for car by [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlEgqOaCsTM[/youtube] abigaylemark1Many drivers choose a tracker for car for various reasons. Some want to record their itineraries and their driving history, others want to obtain the best routes to reach destinations and such. There are cases when vehicles are stolen and thanks […]

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Egypt cancels 15 year gas supply contract to Israel

10 July, 2020

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the termination of a natural gas contract between Egypt and Israel is a business matter and not a political issue between the two counties. Netanyahu’s statement on Monday backs away from other officials’ earlier responses to the action. Egyptian Natural Gas Company announced Sunday, […]

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Smoking in public places banned in France

10 July, 2020

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Friday, February 2, 2007 The French government has banned the smoking of cigarettes in all public places. The ban includes no smoking in hospitals, airports, schools, places of employment and any public area that is “closed or covered.” Eleven months from now, the ban will include restaurants and cafes. Some members of France’s Parliament are […]

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Heatwave sweeps USA, many struggling to keep cool

10 July, 2020

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Tuesday, July 18, 2006 Temperatures as high as 111°F (48°C) have hit the United States today, a continuation of Monday’s triple-digit (Fahrenheit) record highs in some areas. High energy costs have many elderly and low income citizens keeping the air conditioning off, fixed incomes being blamed in many cases. In response to this, cities such […]

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Your Wedding Invitations Made Perfect

9 July, 2020

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Find Out More About: Strapping Supplier Australia Your wedding invitations made perfect by Tom Jui When your special day comes around you want every little detail to be planned perfectly so that everything runs smoothly. Wedding stationery is one of the first big choices that you are going to make because there such a wide […]

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Violence at Cronulla Beach as 5000 people gather

8 July, 2020

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Monday, December 12, 2005 Cronulla Beach in Sydney, New South Wales was the scene of racist mob-violence yesterday. In what has been described as disgusting, un-Australian and shameful behaviour, participants in a 5000-strong mob assaulted people suspected of being of Lebanese origin. The angry, alcohol-fuelled crowd also turned on anyone who tried to help the […]

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Wikinews Shorts: December 4, 2008

8 July, 2020

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A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, December 4, 2008. File:Imsdal 33cl.JPG On December 2, the Toronto city council voted in favor of banning the sales and distribution of bottled water on city property. The council also agreed to provide public drinking fountains on their properties, as well as on a measure that would make […]

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Adele and David Bowie each win five Grammys

7 July, 2020

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017 On Sunday, British singer Adele won five Grammy Awards at the 59th Grammy Awards event in Los Angeles. David Bowie posthumously won five Grammys. Adele won Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo and Record of the Year for her song Hello, and Album of the Year for her album 25, […]

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