Indonesia’s president visits victims of tsunami

Friday, July 21, 2006 Indonesia’s President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, visited the area worst hit by the tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Java Monday afternoon. Mr Yudhoyono toured the small town of Pangandaran meeting people who were staying in a temporary camp. Many of them are too scared to return home after the huge […]

UBS sees net income jump 15 percent

Tuesday, May 3, 2005 Swiss banking giant UBS today reported better than expected first-quarter results – but warned investors that full year results could be hit by weaker investment banking revenues. First-quarter net profit stood at 2.625bn Swiss francs (US$2.19bn; €1.7bn) up 15% from last year’s 2.28bn Swiss francs. Assets under management grew to 2.36 […]

On the campaign trail in the USA, October 2016

Sunday, November 6, 2016 The following is the sixth and final edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the Free & Equal Foundation holds a presidential […]

3 Ways To Assess Whether Solar Energy Is Right For Your Home

Read An Opinion On: Brisbane Decks Brisbane Timber Decking byAlma Abell There’s no doubt that the use of solar energy is efficient and, quite frankly, scientifically incredible. However, before you pursue this awesome technology for your personal use, there are a few crucial points to consider. First, assess your needs and ask yourself exactly why […]

Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101

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 […]

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Al Sharpton speaks out on race, rights and what bothers him about his critics

Monday, December 3, 2007 At Thanksgiving dinner David Shankbone told his white middle class family that he was to interview Reverend Al Sharpton that Saturday. The announcement caused an impassioned discussion about the civil rights leader’s work, the problems facing the black community and whether Sharpton helps or hurts his cause. Opinion was divided. “He’s […]

Band sticker causes bomb scare at Ohio University

Friday, March 3, 2006 A sticker for the Pensacola, Florida folk-punk band This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb was found on a bike near the Ohio University‘s Oasis restaurant by a university police officer. The university police, who were unaware of the band’s existence, summoned the Columbus police bomb squad, who destroyed the bike to […]

Internet group Anonymous hacks No Cussing Club’s website, owner’s e-mail account

Friday, January 23, 2009 Wikinews has learned that the internet group known only as “Anonymous” has hacked the website of the No Cussing Club (NCC), nocussing.com, for at least two days in a row. On day one, the group hacked into the website, replacing the content with links to images of alleged e-mail conversations. The […]

Enjoy A Staycation In Williamsburg, Va}

Read An Opinion On: Hotel Stellar Website Accomodation In Sydney Enjoy a Staycation in Williamsburg, VA by [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn0ms3K4fzY[/youtube] Joshua Corningstone Many times the best vacation you can take is right in your own hometown. When you are ready for a staycation in Virginia book a room at a Busch Gardens Williamsburg hotel, turn your cell […]